Joe Blackburn
Methuen,MA
Summary
Education in economics, business management and strategy under the guidance of the economics department at Framingham State University – awarded Master of Arts by Chancellor of Higher Education Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Awarded a certificate in accounting – division of adult and continuing education Framingham State University. Experience in the forecasting and modeling of agencies. Experience in management, supervision, and survival in the modern office environment. Knowledge, skill, and experience to forecast whether an entity will flourish or decline.
Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in computer applications. Accomplished in reducing expenses, streamlining financial operations and improving reporting functions. Highly organized and systematic with in-depth understanding of organizational entities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Amazon Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Supervisor & Security Officer
SecurAmerica, Madison Security Group and Securitas USA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Supervised and assisted Field Services Manager schedule 12+ security officers at Amazon fulfillment center.
- Supervised TX/Marshall's storage site.
Department of Defense, Federal Treasury Department
Hanscom Air Force Base, Internal Revenue Service
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaning and disinfecting building.
- Mail room and scanning mailed in checks.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
North East ARC
Residential Division - Part Time Worker
07.2007 - 08.2018
- Monitor four individuals with disabilities in community settings.
- Advocate for social integration of 4 individuals with disabilities.
- Part time position working on call for Gloucester Men's Residence.
- CPR certified and licensed by Department of Public Health.
Consultant for Chief Financial Officer
North Shore Community Health
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Reconciled 75 account General ledger.
- Created revenue schedules by payer. 30+ payor sources.
- Analysis of income thru determination of likelihood of collection.
- Prepared fixed asset schedule.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
Interim Controller and Assistant to CFO
Turning Point Inc.
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Budgeting and assisted with yearend audit – lead schedules.
- Billed contracts and participated in contracting with Massachusetts.
- Approved Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.
- Maintained +50 accounts General ledger and accounting estimates.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for human service business with $400,000 in monthly expenses.
Accountant Consultant for Controller
Span, Incorporated
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Able to perform all functions of accounting in 3 person office.
- Helped agency prepare for funding and solvency audits.
- Billed contracts and helped with budgets and costing budgets.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Transcribed ledger printouts to Excel spreadsheets meeting goals.
Payroll Consultant
Community Teamwork, Incorporated
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed payroll/personnel database migration to ADP
- Filed Federal and State payroll taxes
- No tax penalties incurred, or payrolls unfunded.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Interim Controller Bird Depot/Assistant to CFO
Workplace Essentials
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Prepared financial statements and maintained general ledger.
- Consolidated corporate financial statements of two-corporations.
- Programmed FRX (Financial Reporting Writer) for CFO.
- Closed accounting periods
- Utilized ERPs (Enterprise Reporting Program Great Plains).
- Record and recognize transactions and create estimates of activity.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for 10-person commercial business with $125,000 in monthly expenses.
Controller and Interim CFO
Harbor Schools and Family Services
08.2000 - 07.2008
- Authorized signor – Board Voted Signatory for Payroll and AP.
- Conducted internal audit of accounts receivable.
- Income analysis.
- Accounting for agency's Higher Education Funding Agency bonds.
- Submittal of Uniform Financial Report, 990, 990T, Form PC, 3ABC.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Led team of 5 accounting professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Assistant Director of Administration & Finance/Controller
North Shore ARC
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Developed in-house timeframe of closing and postings.
- Writing performance appraisals of business office staff
- Ad hoc assignments by CFO, Division Directors, and CEO
- Assisted CFO in budgeting and contracting with state
- Reviewed monthly financial statements
- Prepared board report.
- Led team of 10 accounting professionals in special projects and daily operations
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
Corporate Accountant
Metro West Health Inc.
08.1988 - 06.1996
- Mini-frame computer ERP for five physician practices.
- Financial statement preparation and cash management.
- Liaison between practice managers and management
- Budget preparation and placement: physician salaries and benefits.
- Treasurer - Leonard Morse Campus Medical Office Bldg.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Education
Master of Arts Business Administration - Entity Management And Operations
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
Framingham, MA05.1997
Certificate in Accounting - Accounting And Computer Science
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
Framingham, MA05.1991
Certificate in English & Scottish Literature 1840 to 1940 - English Literature
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Edinburg, Scotland08.1979
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Psychology - Philosophy And Psychology - Sociology/Literature
SPALDING UNIVERSITY
Louisville05.1979
Skills
- English Fluency
- Accounting theory and practice (GAAP)
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Administrative Duties
- Business Operations Management
- Weekly Payroll
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Budget Administration
- Financial Data Analyzation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Office Supervision
Certification
- FIRST AIDE
- ADULT & INFANT CPR AED
Timeline
Amazon Fulfillment Center Associate
Amazon
10.2023 - 12.2023
Supervisor & Security Officer
SecurAmerica, Madison Security Group and Securitas USA
10.2020 - 08.2023
Department of Defense, Federal Treasury Department
Hanscom Air Force Base, Internal Revenue Service
03.2020 - 03.2021
Consultant for Chief Financial Officer
North Shore Community Health
03.2017 - 06.2017
Interim Controller and Assistant to CFO
Turning Point Inc.
02.2016 - 12.2016
Accountant Consultant for Controller
Span, Incorporated
04.2013 - 12.2015
Payroll Consultant
Community Teamwork, Incorporated
02.2010 - 12.2012
Interim Controller Bird Depot/Assistant to CFO
Workplace Essentials
03.2009 - 08.2010
North East ARC
Residential Division - Part Time Worker
07.2007 - 08.2018
Controller and Interim CFO
Harbor Schools and Family Services
08.2000 - 07.2008
Assistant Director of Administration & Finance/Controller
North Shore ARC
07.1996 - 07.2000
Corporate Accountant
Metro West Health Inc.
08.1988 - 06.1996
Master of Arts Business Administration - Entity Management And Operations
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
Certificate in Accounting - Accounting And Computer Science
FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
Certificate in English & Scottish Literature 1840 to 1940 - English Literature
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Psychology - Philosophy And Psychology - Sociology/Literature
SPALDING UNIVERSITY
Training
- MICROSOFT DOS-(Disk Operating System)/Windows Basic Language
- COMPUTER APPLICATION AND FUNDAMENTALS
- LOTUS 123
- EXCEL
- WORD
- WINDOWS 10
- CERIDIAN AND ADP PAYROLL SOFTWARE
- DYNAMICS
- GREAT PLAINS
- MENU DRIVEN ERPS
- QUICKBOOKS
- OUTLOOK (HOT MAIL – MSN)
- MICROSOFT 365
Military
United States Army and United State Marine Corps, Honorable, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Meritorious Lance Corporal
Training
- MICROSOFT DOS-(Disk Operating System)/Windows Basic Language
- COMPUTER APPLICATION AND FUNDAMENTALS
- LOTUS 123
- EXCEL
- WORD
- WINDOWS 10
- CERIDIAN AND ADP PAYROLL SOFTWARE
- DYNAMICS
- GREAT PLAINS
- MENU DRIVEN ERPS
- QUICKBOOKS
- OUTLOOK (HOT MAIL – MSN)
- MICROSOFT 365
Military
United States Army and United State Marine Corps, Honorable, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Meritorious Lance Corporal
Training
- MICROSOFT DOS-(Disk Operating System)/Windows Basic Language
- COMPUTER APPLICATION AND FUNDAMENTALS
- LOTUS 123
- EXCEL
- WORD
- WINDOWS 10
- CERIDIAN AND ADP PAYROLL SOFTWARE
- DYNAMICS
- GREAT PLAINS
- MENU DRIVEN ERPS
- QUICKBOOKS
- OUTLOOK (HOT MAIL – MSN)
- MICROSOFT 365
Military
United States Army and United State Marine Corps, Honorable, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Meritorious Lance Corporal