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Ira Marcus

Seattle,WA
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Ira Marcus

Summary

Skilled controller bringing 16 years of experience working as an accountant across various job titles and industries. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cressy Door Company

Staff Accountant
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
  • Spearheaded a switch of payment processing systems that saved an estimated $200,000 per year.
  • Improved vendor relations by implementing a weekly accounts payable process that ensured timely payments.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.

Ira Marcus

Business Consultant
01.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Rental Recovery

Controller
02.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for the law firm with $350,000 in monthly invoices.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
  • Increased the flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
  • Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-saving deliverables.

Rental Recovery

Accounting Manager
10.2013 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.

Rental Recovery

Bookkeeper
03.2010 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to bank account statements each month.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Rental Recovery

Accounting Assistant
01.2006 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Prepared accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.

Education

Western Governors University
Online

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
07.2023

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Budget Development
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Project Management
  • AP/AR Invoicing
  • Revenue Generation
  • Financial Controls Implementation
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Timeline

Staff Accountant

Cressy Door Company
11.2022 - Current

Business Consultant

Ira Marcus
01.2020 - 11.2022

Controller

Rental Recovery
02.2018 - 01.2020

Accounting Manager

Rental Recovery
10.2013 - 02.2018

Bookkeeper

Rental Recovery
03.2010 - 10.2013

Accounting Assistant

Rental Recovery
01.2006 - 03.2010

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science from Accounting
Ira Marcus