Daniel Flink

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Sandy UT 84092 (801) 819-9485 dflink@msn.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-flink-b2b3a312

Summary
Accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in business and broad-based accounting disciplines. Energetic accountant with high
quality service, accuracy, and timeliness, with business experience working in small to mid-size organizations. Responsive leader with
demonstrated follow-through, detail-oriented, team leadership, and organizational skills.

Accounting Software Skills/Proficiencies

Quicken
Drake
QuickBooks -Pro/Accountant/Enterprise
Consolidated Financial
Statement Preparation
Sage TimeSlips
Financial Statement
Preparation
Accounts Receivable
Multi-State Payroll

Microsoft Office
AccPac
Checkmark
Quarterly/Annual Payroll Tax Prep.
Lacerte
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Individual and Corporate Income
Tax Preparation
Accounts Payable
General Ledger Preparation

Cyma
Business Plus Accounting
Peachtree
CFS
Intuit ProSeries Professional
G-mail/Google Drive
Microsoft Windows
Entrepreneurial Business
Experience
Time Management
General Ledger Reconciliation

Professional Experience
Graham Accounting and Tax

Heber City, UT
General Ledger Accountant
06/2014 to Present
Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements of 10 subsidiaries for CFO.
Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as g/l accounts, documenting business transactions.
Applied principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports for over 25 companies.
Preparation of all Payroll, Property, Income, and Sales tax reports, and tax planning work for over 250 clients
Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital
Prepared and directed preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and
reports required by regulatory agencies
Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions
Established, modified, documented and coordinated implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Directed and coordinated activities of other accountants and clerical workers performing accounting tasks.
Audited contracts, orders and vouchers and prepared reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Determined depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items, and advised management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, and
disposal of such items
Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel in order to facilitate
financial activities
Maintained current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current
accounting standards.
Received cash and checks, and deposited funds
Analyzed the financial details of past, present, and expected operations in order to identify development opportunities and areas where
improvement is needed
Respond to written and telephone requests from local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
Researched and recommended accounting policies and procedures
Huntsman Lofgran & Associates, PLLC
Midvale, UT
Accountant
09/2013 to 3/2014
Instrumental in saving over $36,000 annually by negotiation of new employees benefits, purchase contracts, lowing of fees, office
supplies and furnishings.
Interviews clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses, and allowances.
Prepared and filed annual tax returns, and prepared financial information so that outside accounts could complete tax returns.
Preparation of offers-in-compromise and negotiation with Revenue Officers, and State Tax Commissions.
Preparation of powers of attorney for regulatory agencies, preparation of financial statements for all clients, as well as in-house
statements and in-house accounting duties that included: A/R, A/P, Payroll, Period end reconciliation, and bank deposits.
William W. Neff CPA, PC
Salt Lake City, UT
Accounting Associate
01/2012 to 05/2012
Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy,
completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Reported to management regarding the finances of establishment, and advised on issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and
budget forecasts.
Computed taxes owed & prepared returns ensuring compliance with payment reporting & other requirements.
Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses

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Consulted tax law handbooks and bulletins to determine proper procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
Surveyed operations to ascertain accounting needs; and then recommending, developing, and maintaining solutions to management in
regards to business and financial problems.
Expertly developed, implemented, modified, and documented record keeping and accounting systems using current computer and
software technology
Fraidenburg and Associates
West Jordan, UT
Accounting Clerk/Intern
02/2011 to 07/2011
Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, and documented business transactions and
adjusting entries and analyzed financial information with regards to all accounts.
Prepared financial statements and other reports to summarize current & projected company financial position.
Established, modified, documented, and coordinated implementation of accounting and control processes.
Directed and coordinated activities of other accountants performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
Prepared federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships and other business establishments and organizations.
Computed taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
Researched and presented findings to complex tax issues and client questions.
H&R Block
Murray, UT
Tax Associate
12/2008 to 04/2009, 12/2009 to 04/2010
Prepared and assisted in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
Used all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors.
Computed taxes owed and overpaid, using adding machines and personal computers, and completed entries on forms, following tax
form instructions and tax tables.
Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen
Multiple Utah locations
Owner
07/2002 to 09/2005
Meticulously analyzed, administered, and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure
compliance with legal requirements.
Wrote, designed and produced policy and procedures manuals, training manuals, sexual harassment policies, equal employment
opportunity practices, and job descriptions. Revised the same as laws and needs changed.
Prepared, followed, and disseminated budgets for all operations.
Trained & managed 100 employees & 16 managers to achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems, and developed improvements to the
personnel policies and practices.
Purchased all office equipment, consumable & marketing supplies, while maintaining inventory controls.
Bradley Candy Company
Salt Lake City UT
Vice President of Accounting and Operations
09/1995 to 07/2002
Aided Chief Executive Officer in formulating and administering organizational policies.
Participated in formulating and administering company policies and developing long range goals.
Instrumental in taking company from a six figure loss to a $200,000.00 profit in less than three years time.
Trained & managed employees in all operations, & achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
Reviewed analyses of activities, costs, operations, and data to determine department and division progress toward stated goals.
Successfully resolved customer complaints & generated new sales leads, resulting in $100,000+ new revenue/year.

Education
Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT
University of Phoenix Murray, UT

Master of Accountancy, 2011

Bachelor of Business Administration, 2006

Community Leadership Experience

Guadalupe School
Volunteer teacher
Reorganized Guided Reading Library for entire school
Worked one-on-one with students to help them with individual phonics needs.
Filled in for teachers and assistant teachers on as needed basis to cover absences and other vacancies
Conducted small group sessions to facilitate an increase in students reading and comprehension skills

Beta Alpha Psi, University of Utah Chapter

Chapter Member
Volunteered time to community programs every semester.
Participated in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for the 2009 tax filing season.
Offered weekly tutoring opportunities to students in need of help in accounting courses.

Cub Scouts of America

Salt Lake City, UT

12/2012 to 03/2013

Salt Lake City, UT

08/2009 to 08/2011

Phoenix, AZ
Assistant Den Leader
12/2006 to 08/2008
Served as assistant den leader for 8 to 12 boys ranging in age from eight to ten years old, planed bi-weekly meetings & activities.