Lukas Summers
lukas.summers@mail.us
646-622-27667
linkedin.com/in/lukassummers
Summary of Qualifications
Detail-oriented accounting manager with 4+ years of experience in managing accounting departments. Monitored all kinds of financial procedures and ensured implementation of federal and state law regulations. At Hamlin Group LLC. scheduled and incorporated regular workflow checks that helped reduce month-end closing time by 30%. When at Stones Services Co., consistently analyzed financial statements and managed to reduce variable costs by 15%. Seeking to leverage accounting and management knowledge at ZZAccounts.
Work Experience
Accounting Manager
Hamlin Group LLC., New York, NY
July 2015–December 2018
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Managed the team of 15 accounting specialists responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and billing.
- Analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements and presented the reports to the senior management.
- Performed budget forecasts and consistently worked on costs reductions.
- Maintained accounting ledgers and monitored preparation of the balance sheets.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state financial laws.
- Provided leadership and accounting advice for the team members.
- Prepared documentation for annual external audits.
Key Achievements
- Implemented regular workflow monitoring procedures that helped reduce month-end close time by 30%.
- Reduced company expenditures by 20% by consistently detecting potential cost savings.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Stones Services Co., New York, NY
January 2015–June 2016
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
- Managed and monitored work of six financial specialists and accountants.
- Performed ROI analytical procedures.
- Researched operational data and monthly financial results.
- Monitored financial reporting processes, such as reconciliation of balance and trial balance.
- Prepared the company’s budget in cooperation with CEO.
- Ensured cross-team communication.
Key Achievements
- Identified opportunities to reduce certain variable costs by 15%.
Education
MBA, Finance
CUNY—Baruch College, New York, NY
2016-2017
BA, Accounting
The City University of New York, NY
2008-2011
Skills
- Budget development
- Budget tracking
- Revenue projections
- Corporate tax law
- Negotiations
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- GAAP
Certifications
- CPA
- CMA
Membership
- American Association of Finance and Accounting
- The Financial Management Association