Joseph Arnone

• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for [Type] business with $[Amount] in monthly expenses.
• Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
• Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
• Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
• Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
• Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised [Type] corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.

I owned and operated a public accounting firm serving individuals and small to mid-sized companies in the Kansas City metropolitan area and across the country. I provided CFO services to non-profit, manufacturing and construction clients and consulted with them regarding the day-to-day operation of their companies, budgeting and forecasting. I prepared financial statements and business and individual income tax returns. I provided investment advisory services to high net worth clients.

I developed an accounting system for this $800 million construction company and transitioned their operations from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lenexa, Kansas. I hired and trained the accounting staff. I successfully reduced the month-end closing process from 3 days to 1 day by streamlining operations. I planned and oversaw the budget, financial statements and audits of the company. I worked with the international branches of the corporation to assist in the management of their accounting systems and the preparation of their financial statements.

I audited the casino's daily revenue stream, calculated and paid daily taxes to the State of Missouri. I oversaw the cash accounting function to insure accurate financial reporting.

I owned and operated a public accounting form serving small business, farm operations and individuals in Henry County, Missouri I prepared payroll and financial statements as well as business and individual income tax returns. I served on the boards of two non-profit organizations.

I audited and prepared mutual fund, investment and financial transactions for trust accounts and self-directed IRA's. I reconciled in-house accounts and prepared Trust Account Tax returns.