Andrew G. LaFleur
Arlington
Summary
Honest, accurate, dependable Director of Accounting with extensive experience in the Accounting field. Knowledge in all aspects of the accounting cycle, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger and Reporting. Demonstrated work ethic and financial statement preparation skills. Adaptable, customer service oriented, and quick learner with focus on effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Accounting
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
10.2012 - Current
- Direct the accounting functions of $545 million Corporation, including training and supervising staff on accounting and financial matters and managing the Financial Management reporting system.
- Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly. Preparation of all necessary year-end schedules and financial statements. Prepare monthly financials. Coordinate and serve as point of contact for all external audits of CPB’s financial statements by independent audit firms as well as GAO, IRS and others.
- Direct and manage all accounting operations including payroll and accounts payable. Oversee disbursement of corporate funds, including Community Service Grants ($292 million) and Direct Programming Grants ($97 million).
- Review average of 20 grant contracts monthly for adherence to corporate approval protocols, verification of general ledger accounts, and accounting treatment of expenses. Develop, implement and coordinate accounting procedures within all departments. Ensure compliance with new accounting pronouncements and standards, and adherence to internal record retention policies.
Independent Consultant
Robert Half International
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts for year end and prepare accompanying audit schedules for $5 million medical association. Post cash receipts to association management system and download to Sage Pro accounting system. Prepare ongoing monthly journal entries and reconciliations for depreciation and bank and investment accounts.
- Prepare and transmit bi-monthly payroll for 90 employee, $17 million non-profit publisher. Maintain human resources files. Monitor and update benefits changes. Process approximately 20 accounts payable vouchers daily in Microsoft Dynamics SL accounting system.
Business Manager
Grace Episcopal Day School
08.2003 - 09.2011
- Managed all aspects of Business Operations including Accounting, Budgeting, Facilities, Information Technology and Human Resources.
- Supervised staff of three responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and facilities. Ensured all invoices billed and payables entered. Verified bills and coded to proper general ledger accounts.
- Prepared financial statements in a timely, accurate manner and presented to Finance Committee on a monthly basis from the Peachtree accounting system. Made any necessary adjusting entries after review with Committee.
- Led process for $3 million dollar annual budget; Enhanced overall school fiscal management through more timely financial statements and budget reports.
- Identified areas of excess costs and duplicate bills; Implemented steps to reduce or eliminate those expenses by 20%.
- Improved communication with parents, leading to a 60% reduction in past due receivables.
- Prepared bi-monthly payroll; Streamlined human resources process so staff of 45 employees was paid accurately, contributions to retirement accounts were remitted more expeditiously, and substitute teachers were paid faster.
Accounting Manager
American Occupational Therapy Association
05.2000 - 06.2003
- Supervised the Accounting department of a 39,000 member association with an annual budget of $13 million.
- Managed a staff of five responsible for daily accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, special projects and year-end reconciliations. Ensured financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP and delivered on a timely basis.
- Restructured fiscal year end closing process, leading to more efficient audits and reduced on-site time and expenses from the audit firm by 10%.
- Effectively led project team implementing new Solomon accounting system and key contact for development of accounting functions of new association management system.
- Developed new online timesheet to expedite payroll processing through ADP system. Prepared and transmitted bi-weekly payroll for 100 employees.
Senior Accountant
American Occupational Therapy Association
11.1997 - 04.2000
- Oversaw monthly general ledger close process and distributed monthly statements to department directors. Responsible for the accurate on time completion of AOTA’s financials so that managers received timely information.
- Confidently used various accounting tools to identify discrepancies during month end account reconciliations.
- Facilitated transition to new association management system working with other department representatives to test and troubleshoot the interaction between the accounting module and other modules.
- Ensured payments were made in accordance with established company procedures.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland
College Park, MDBachelor of Arts - Economics, Accounting
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Sage Pro
- Sage Peachtree Accounting
- ADP Payroll
- Paychex Payroll
Certification
Certified Public Accountant in State of Maryland, license #31292
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
10.2012 - Current
Independent Consultant
Robert Half International
02.2012 - 10.2012
Business Manager
Grace Episcopal Day School
08.2003 - 09.2011
Accounting Manager
American Occupational Therapy Association
05.2000 - 06.2003
Senior Accountant
American Occupational Therapy Association
11.1997 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Accounting
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Master of Business Administration -
University of Maryland
HONORS AND AWARDS
President’s List 6 times at UMBC, Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society), Award for Outstanding Achievement in Accounting from UMBC and Financial Executives Institute