Richard S. Sklar

EDUCATION:

Ithaca College Ithaca, NY
Bachelors of Science: Accounting/Management

EXPERIENCE:

10/01 - Present Richard S. Sklar C.P.A. Marlboro, NJ
Certified Public Accountant

• Self-employed Accountant providing accounting, tax and bookkeeping services to small and medium sized firms.
• Preparing client payroll/sales tax returns; corporate/partnership/individual federal and state tax returns.
• Prepare year end financial statements and reports for internal and external distribution.
• Assist clients in providing and implementing deferred compensation plans; in budget and forecast reporting; providing resources and negotiating with lenders for refinancing and restructuring load debt needs.

10/98 - 10/01 MarketXT, Inc. New York, NY (Electronic Trading Network)
Controller/Financial Operations Principal

• Responsible for design and implementation of financial information and reporting systems.
• Review and obtain all insurance (D&O, liability, umbrella etc.) for firm.
• Maintain a computerized fixed asset ledger; liaison with external auditors.
• Head of human resources; handling all payroll, health benefits and employee files.
• Prepare all year end workpapers for external auditors and tax preparation; file quarterly Focus reports; prepare quarterly rent taxes

1/93 - 9/98 Lanes Floor Coverings New York, NY (Retail/Contractual Home Furnishings)
Controller

• Responsible for administration and timely provision of accounting policies consistent with corporate goals.
• Supervise all accounting, billing and inventory functions for all companies working closely with outside computer consultants.
• Prepare all financial statements, corporate tax returns and audit workpapers for outside auditors
• Supervise staff of six reporting directly to principals.

5/89 - 12/92 ABC Carpet, Inc. & Affiliates New York, NY (Retail Home Furnishings)
Assistant Controller

• Prepared financial statements for four corporate entities on a separate and consolidated basis.
• Maintained general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll systems for daily accounting operations.
• Evaluated and implemented sound accounting controls, and policies and procedures to facilitate the safeguarding of assets and the integrity of financial data.

8/82 - 5/89 Spicer & Oppenheim New York, NY (International Public Accounting Firm)
Supervisor

• Prepared audits and reviews of medium to large publicly and privately held companies; not for profit entities.
• Utilized computer software programs for analysis.
• Provided management with financial recommendations.
• Auditing exposure includes financial service, law firms, apparel, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate industries as well as not for profit entities.

SKILLS:

Proficient in ADP Payroll for Windows, Microsoft Word & Excel, SAP, Great Plains, Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Timberline, ATB and Macola software.

 

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