Donald Stephen Knight
Brockton,MA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Green Rabbit / Vistar A PFG Company
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate general accounting for corporation, recorded capital expenditures against budget, and reconciled balance sheet accounts for monthly and year-end close.
- Supported Director of Finance by preparing detailed reports and conducting financial analyses to inform decision-making.
- Created journal entries for accrued and prepaid expenses, ensuring proper expense recognition.
- Generated 1099 documents for vendors.
Bookkeeping Associate
Dennis & Associates, P.C.
09.2023 - Current
- Executed full charge bookkeeping for firm clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Skilled in reconciling and preparing for tax return preparation.
- Ensured payroll compliance by reconciling records with 941 filings.
- Entered and analyzed transactions for accuracy and consistency across fiscal years.
Owner
Bottom Line Accountants, LLC
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Established solid foundation for success by providing accurate general accounting for multiple clients.
- Skilled in filing state sales and fuel tax returns.
- Exercise detailed analysis and judgment while handling Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger responsibilities.
- Generated stability by reconciling accounts and ensuring timely completion of month-end and year-end closings.
- Prepared year-end files for Certified Public Accountant.
Bookkeeper
Health Management Associates, Inc.
Brockton, MA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Executed general accounting for diverse clients, managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks with precision.
- Maximized productivity and provided vital structure by reconciling accounts; completed month-end and year-end closings.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in preparing files for Certified Public Accountants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Compiled and prepared 1099s for clients at year-end, facilitating timely tax reporting.
Bookkeeper
Knight Bookkeeping Services
Brockton, MA
03.2007 - 04.2021
- Led comprehensive full charge bookkeeping for clients, ensuring accurate financial records and effective communication.
- Skilled in 1099 and W-2 preparation and filing.
- Processed payroll and generated month-end and year-end financial reports, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Provided income tax preparation for individuals, utilizing expertise to ensure compliance and optimal tax outcomes.
Senior Staff Accountant
Brenda J. McGivern, P.C.
Stoughton, MA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in general accounting for diverse client portfolios, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Highly skilled in handling Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger responsibilities.
- Reconciled accounts and completed month-end and year-end closings in a fast-paced environment, optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared 1099s for clients at year-end and meticulously handled tax returns for partnerships, corporations, trusts, and individuals, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Accountant
SmartBooks Corp.
Concord, MA
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Led general accounting for diverse clients, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained Balance Sheet schedules to support financial integrity and timely reporting.
- Captured substantial gains in efficiency and productivity by efficiently completing month-end and year-end closings; prepared year-end 1099s for clients.
- Collaborated with job costing and deferred revenue clients to strengthen relationships and improve project financial tracking.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Green Rabbit / Vistar A PFG Company
06.2024 - Current
Bookkeeping Associate
Dennis & Associates, P.C.
09.2023 - Current
Owner
Bottom Line Accountants, LLC
05.2021 - 09.2023
Bookkeeper
Health Management Associates, Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Staff Accountant
Brenda J. McGivern, P.C.
06.2018 - 08.2019
Accountant
SmartBooks Corp.
01.2014 - 06.2018
Bookkeeper
Knight Bookkeeping Services
03.2007 - 04.2021