Maurice Smith
Assistant Controller
Bordentown,NJ
Summary
I taught an accounting course for BMC in Manhattan from 2005-2014 and won an award from The City of New York for providing viable candidates into the workforce.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
LEVY GOLD SATTLER & FEIN LLP
01.2001 - 04.2001
- All accounting functions through month-end reporting for multiple clients. Maintained client records both on-site and in our office. Prepared preliminary work on both individual and corporate tax returns for partner review.
Assistant Controller
KIDS PREFERRED LLC
03.2014 - 11.2024
- Started as a Order Entry temp. Since the company was transitioning to a new computer system and as this was in my background, I was offered a permanent position with the transition as a major part of employment. I was transferred to the Finance Department and along with the transition, worked with streamlining A/R and A/P functions. I have been given some H/R duties and interface with the payroll company. Perform month-end and year-end procedures, account analysis and calculate plus report quarterly Royalty Statements.Daily monitors Inventory, interface with each department regarding computer issues, monthly record payroll, analysis of General Ledger Accounts, month/year/period/quarter end procedures.
Director of Accounting
THE BOOKKEEPING COMPANY, INC.
02.2002 - 03.2014
- Established testing of new bookkeeping staff with ongoing education. New potential client meeting, audit client books. Oversee all financial operations. Oversee all bookkeepers work.
- Started a Nonprofit teaching an accounting course which received an award.
Accountant
MESTEL & COMPANY, INC./HIRECOUNSEL, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Implemented an audit of payroll services which led to a $12,000 annual savings Managed 4 bank accounts (3 investment); day-to-day operations of the permanent placement agency and the temporary agency; processed weekly payroll in 6 states for the temporary and bi-weekly payroll for the permanent in 2 states; implemented a new 401(K) plan which had better investment options.
Accountant
PROGRESSIVE MAILING SERVICES, INC.
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a full-service mail house. Maintained all accounting functions. Managed the office operations and personnel.
Systems Manager (Accounting)
ENTERPRISE PRESS, INC.
01.1986 - 01.1996
- Managed the day-to-day computer operations of a full service printing firm. Multifunctional responsibilities: training all new users of the system, accessing data processing methods and procedures, computer billing, accounts payable, cost accounting, administer two health plans and troubleshooting for the Controller.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
New York University
New York, NY 09.1980 - 06.1983
Skills
Accounting Procedures
Auditing
Financial Planning
Training
Human Resources
Payroll
Affiliations
- The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Certified Bookkeepers
- National Bookkeepers Association
Section name
- Adjunct Professor City University (BMCC) 2005-2013
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor, ADP, Paychex, MYOB, Great Plains
- Skills: Accounting, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Financial Planning, Payroll
Timeline
Assistant Controller
KIDS PREFERRED LLC
03.2014 - 11.2024
Director of Accounting
THE BOOKKEEPING COMPANY, INC.
02.2002 - 03.2014
Accountant
LEVY GOLD SATTLER & FEIN LLP
01.2001 - 04.2001
Accountant
MESTEL & COMPANY, INC./HIRECOUNSEL, INC.
01.1999 - 01.2001
Accountant
PROGRESSIVE MAILING SERVICES, INC.
01.1996 - 01.1999
Systems Manager (Accounting)
ENTERPRISE PRESS, INC.
01.1986 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Business
New York University
09.1980 - 06.1983