Open To Work
James Krueger
Niagara Falls
Work Preference
Summary
Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations for Construction and related businesses. Over 40 years in field with excellent record.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Analyst
Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner LLP
Amherst
03.2024 - 06.2026
- Analyzed financial data to support client accounting needs.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Recorded customer payments into general ledger and posted cash, checks, and credit, and debit card transactions.
- Completed balance sheet reconciliations on-time to maximize office efficiency.
- Generated and filed goods and service tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST) return and remittance statements and payroll deductions, creating ad hoc and special project reports.
- Performed detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
Controller
American Residential Services LLC
Jacksonville
10.2016 - 04.2023
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
Controller
American Residential Services LLC
Fort Myers
04.2004 - 09.2016
- As a Service Center Controller I did many of the same tasks as in Jacksonville. Please refer to those details.
- I was transferred from the Ft. Myers location to Jacksonville in October of 2016.
Staff Accountant
Davita and Tracey, CPA's, PC
Amherst
10.2001 - 06.2003
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement..
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Controller
Building Controls and Services, Inc.
Tonawanda
09.2000 - 10.2001
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Analyzed financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and reporting requirements such as SEC filings.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Compiled, prepared and filed federal and state tax returns in compliance with regulatory standards.
Controller
CannonDesign
Grand Island
10.1999 - 09.2000
- Many of the same functions noted above.
Controller
Cir Electrical Construction, Inc.
Buffalo
12.1989 - 09.1999
- Please see above, many of the same responsibilities.
- Was the first Controller for the Company. Automated their accounting processes, developed and implemented controls, instituted job costing on all their projects, as well as all the above.
Staff Accountant
Urbach, Kahn and Werlin, CPA's, PC
Buffalo
06.1986 - 12.1989
- Performed reviews and compilations, prepared personal and company tax returns.
- Identified opportunities to improve internal controls over financial reporting processes.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement..
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Certified Accounting
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1986
Skills
- Management Accounting
- Commission Calculation
- Profit and Loss Management
- Balance Sheet Management
- Budget Development
- Staff Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Budget Preparation
- Public Accounting
- General Ledger Accounting
Certification
- Former CPA in good standing with AICPA
Timeline
Accounting Analyst
Chiampou, Travis, Besaw & Kershner LLP
03.2024 - 06.2026
Controller
American Residential Services LLC
10.2016 - 04.2023
Controller
American Residential Services LLC
04.2004 - 09.2016
Staff Accountant
Davita and Tracey, CPA's, PC
10.2001 - 06.2003
Controller
Building Controls and Services, Inc.
09.2000 - 10.2001
Controller
CannonDesign
10.1999 - 09.2000
Controller
Cir Electrical Construction, Inc.
12.1989 - 09.1999
Staff Accountant
Urbach, Kahn and Werlin, CPA's, PC
06.1986 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Certified Accounting
SUNY At Buffalo