Donald VOODRE
Accounting, Finance, Taxation
Surprise,Arizona
Summary
Accounting and tax professional with 50+ years of extensive business and individual taxation experience with emphasis in Accounting. Proficiency in use of computers and accounting and tax software programs. Excellent analytical and time management skills, strong numeracy skills and keen attention to detail to drive results.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax and Accounting Consultant
Self
07.2011 - Current
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
- Kept up to date on current income tax developments and advised clients to make proper adjustments.
- Prepared simple to moderate state tax-related financial statement calculations, entries and disclosures.
- Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
Lead Accountant
McRoskey Mattress Co.
03.2002 - 06.2011
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Controlled Inventory acquisitionjs and audited Inventory counts Monthly
Business Owner/Operator
Vandco Services
07.1989 - 02.2002
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Operated 2 businesses under one name, One Retail Leather Goods and the second Accounting Services, fot other businesses and personal/Business Taxes. Certified California Tax Preparer
Cost Accounting Manager
IBM
03.1981 - 06.1989
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Managed 8 Cost Accountants
- Managed Payroll precessing, printing and signing weekly checks for site of 5500 employees
- Each Cost accountant was responsible for a "machine type" and were measured to plus or minus 2% variance to ledger.
- Responsibility was plus ar minus 3% to total Ledger for all department Accountants
- Interviewed/Recruited accounting students at Major Midwestern Universities
Accounting Manager
Chrysler Corporation - Automotive Sales Group
08.1969 - 03.1981
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Managed 32 accounting employees, including Tool & Die, 18 District Offices, Chrysler owned dealerships, invoicing dealers for purchased vehicles
- Audited international ports for imported Mitsubishi vehicles
- Closed the books Monthly and Yearly
- Handled Accounts Payable
- Handled Budgeting
- handled advertising payments
- Controlled Check printing and issuing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
05.1978
- Received Degree while working full time at Chrsler Corporation
- GPA 3.1
Skills
- Payroll Auditing
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Mathematical Accuracy
- Corporate Tax Issues
- Inventory Management
- Cost Accounting
- Verbal/written communication
Timeline
Tax and Accounting Consultant - Self
07.2011 - Current
Lead Accountant - McRoskey Mattress Co.
03.2002 - 06.2011
Business Owner/Operator - Vandco Services
07.1989 - 02.2002
Cost Accounting Manager - IBM
03.1981 - 06.1989
Walsh College of Accountancy - Bachelor of Arts, Accounting And Business Management
Accounting Manager - Chrysler Corporation - Automotive Sales Group
08.1969 - 03.1981