Mark A. Waters
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
McShane & Bowie P.L.C.
01.2021 - Current
- Restructured Accounting System
- Prepared firm budget
- Coded, Entered, and Paid AP Invoices
- Entered client payments
- Calculated partners quarterly draws
- Processed payroll
- Reconciled bank statements
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts in preparation for year end
- Prepared financial statements
- Law Firm
Accountant
Graphic Arts Service & Supply
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Coded, Entered, and Paid AP Invoices
- Billed Customers
- Collected on Past Due Invoices
- Reviewed and Approved or Declined Credit Applications
- Reconciled company credit card account with 15 credit card users
- Industrial Knife Sharpening/Sales
Controller/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
EVO Corp/CEP Inc/PEERS Foundation
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained accounting system for 3 related companies: 2 S-Corps, and 1 Non-Profit
- Completed Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliations
- Put together annual company budget
- Completed budgets for specific grants
- Entered, Posted, and Paid AP Invoices
- Completed AR invoicing, and posted payment
- Completed Inter-Entity Billing
- Ran entire payroll process
- Filed and paid payroll taxes
- Processed garnishments
- Maintained Fixed Asset Schedules
- Reconciled Balance Sheet Accounts
- Processed general journal entries
- Completed Month End and Year End Processes
- Produced Monthly and Yearly Financial Statements
- Completed Form 990 for PEERS Foundation
- Production Company/Entertainment Company/Non-Profit Corporation
Kroc Accounting Supervisor
The Salvation Army DHQ
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed financial clerks in Division’s Kroc Centers in Grand Rapids and South Bend
- Put together annual budget for both Kroc Centers
- Maintained Fixed Assets schedules and depreciation
- Reviewed AP coding and posted invoices
- Designed AP Check runs and printed checks
- Reviewed timecards before submitting to payroll department
- Reconciled custom Kroc POS software with accounting software
- Made general journal entries, processed recurring entries
- Processed Accruals and Deferred Revenue
- Reconciled Balance Sheet Accounts
- Processed Bank Reconciliations
- Completed Month End Process
- Produced Monthly and Yearly Financial Statements
- Researched discrepancies
- Non-Profit Corporation
Project Accountant
URS Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Daily review and approval of project setup for billing and revenue tracking
- Processed monthly project billings for approximately $5M in revenues
- Created Offline Invoices per contract requirements where needed
- Worked with Project Managers to ensure jobs were billed in appropriate timeframe
- Prepared weekly project reconciliations and revenue adjustments
- Reviewed Time & Materials projects for Out of Balance, reconciled where needed
- Interfaced with project team to resolve billing issues
- Processed Job Cost Transfers
- Ensured compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Created process efficiencies in reporting and billings
- Architectural & Engineering Firm
Office Manager
Camp & Cruise Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2007
- Supervised office staff
- Work with outside lenders to finance customer purchases
- Reconcile dealer floor plan accounts
- Complete bank reconciliation reports and month end documents
- Handle health insurance plan
- Processed all Accounts Payable
Internal Accountant
Kent Power Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Processed general journal entries.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts for multiple companies.
- Reconciled Inter-company debt.
- Reconciled bank statements for multiple companies.
- Reconciled cash ledgers for multiple companies to their respective general ledgers.
- Prepared documents to support balance sheet accounts for month-end reviews.
- Prepared support documents for annual review.
- Prepared spreadsheets for annual insurance audits.
- Broke down third party payroll reports by job for multiple companies using Excel.
- Maintained amortization spreadsheets for prepaid expenses.
- Utilities Contractor
Corporate Payroll Specialist
Rapid Design Service
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Professional Employment Organization
Accounts Payable Manager/Health Benefits Manager
CyberNET Engineering
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Computer hardware and software provider
Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Word Data Supply, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Office supply warehouse and supplier
Bookkeeper
Ritchie and Associates, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Disposable food products distribution
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MICourse - Credit and Collections Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification, Level 2
- Payroll tax compliance
- Financial account reconciliation
- Financial planning
- Expertise in advanced Excel functions
- Fixed asset tracking
- Accounts Receivable
- Employee benefits administration
- Accounting for non-profit organizations
- Outlook
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Attention to detail
- Financial statements
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Budget analysis
- Full-cycle accounting
- Year-end close
- Payroll management
- Accounts Payable
- Month-end and year-end reporting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
Accomplishments
- Generated a 50% reduction in month-end close.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop effective budgets and account reconciliations.
- Achieved year end close in January by completing reconciliations and month-ends with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor Level 2
- Ramsey Preferred Financial Coach
Timeline
Accountant
McShane & Bowie P.L.C.
01.2021 - Current
Accountant
Graphic Arts Service & Supply
01.2018 - 01.2021
Controller/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
EVO Corp/CEP Inc/PEERS Foundation
01.2014 - 01.2018
Kroc Accounting Supervisor
The Salvation Army DHQ
01.2012 - 01.2014
Project Accountant
URS Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2012
Office Manager
Camp & Cruise Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2007
Internal Accountant
Kent Power Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Corporate Payroll Specialist
Rapid Design Service
01.1999 - 01.2001
Accounts Payable Manager/Health Benefits Manager
CyberNET Engineering
01.1998 - 01.1999
Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Word Data Supply, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bookkeeper
Ritchie and Associates, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1997
Course - Credit and Collections Management
Davenport University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Cornerstone University