JAY STRIBY, CPA

9 Moonraker Road
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
(410) 641-8158
jsa1647e@westpost.net

ACCOUNTANT
Audits - Internal Controls - Reports
Senior Accounting professional with demonstrated expertise in accounting systems
, general accounting, payroll administration, project management, and internal a
uditing. Superior analytical skills, practiced at drilling down to transaction/w
orkflow details in support of process and profit improvement. Collaborate effect
ively with management to resolve variances, analyze all aspects of revenue, expe
nditure, financing and investing cycles. Excellent communicator with the ability
to prepare timely, concise and informative reports. Proficient in QuickBooks, E
xcel, Access, and other MS Office programs. Areas of Expertise:
*General Accounting / GAAP *Budgeting / Forecasting *Accounting Controls/Procedu
res *Financial Planning / Reporting *Accounts Reconciliation *Audit Controls/Com
pliance *Variance Analysis / Research *Payroll Management *Audit Findings/ Recom
mendations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Profiles Placement Services, Baltimore, MD, 2007 - 2009
Senior Staff Accountant
* Completed all monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner and created a
plan of execution (with guidance from manager when needed) for each material va
riance found.
* Prepared detailed analyses of general ledger accounts, identifying reconciling
variances and provided recommendations to manager for process improvement when
appropriate.
* Coordinated end of month closing process to ensure all accounting deadlines me
t and information presented in accordance with GAAP.
* Ensured adherence of accounting controls and SOX procedures. Worked toward usi
ng creative and technological solutions to better manage workflows.
* Managed and accurately processed weekly payroll for over 150 internal and cont
ract employees in a timely manner, and within prescribed deadlines. Provided acc
ounting support for RFPs.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Created comprehensive database of clients and sales that included start and en
d dates, pay and bill rates, job types, salesperson and recruiter. Used tool to
analyze and generate sales reports, trend analysis, budgeting, forecasting repor
ts, and mark-up calculators.
* Implemented online payroll timecard system with improved tracking and reportin
g abilities.
* Created what-if scenarios tools that enabled the company to competitively bid
out request of proposals to gain new Vendor Management Service clients.
* Built sophisticated Excel spreadsheets to capture timely financial data, a fir
st for the company.
* Designed and implemented commission plans and studies to incent sales staff wh
ile maintaining profitable margins for the company.
Archdiocese of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 2005 - 2006
Internal Auditor
* Examined records of Archdiocesan parishes, schools and central services to ens
ure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws.
* Analyzed data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication o
f effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with management's established policies or
procedures.
* Prepared reports of findings and recommendations, identifying redundant and un
necessary functions being performed.
* Conveyed audit findings and recommendations to parish clergy, councils and man
agement.
* Followed-up to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
* Instrumental in designing and implementing QuickBooks online accounting progra
m upgrade, integrating accounting data company-wide.
* Designed and conducted training sessions for QuickBooks online implementation,
training more than 40 parishes and schools on use of system.
* Edited and rewrote the accounting operating procedures manual for company.
Office of Legislative Audits, Baltimore, MD, 2004 - 2005
Staff Auditor
* Executed and prepared financial and operational audits of MD State agencies to
access the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
* Interacted and collaborated with management to discuss potentially contentious
issues and recommended improved business practices.
* Assessed compliance with governmental regulatory requirements, financial accou
nting and auditing standards, and agency's policies to ensure the safeguarding o
f assets.
* Identified and documented audit findings and recommendations in order to evalu
ate risks and compensating controls.
* Presented audit findings and recommendations to OLA and agency management.
EDUCATION
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, Bachelor of Science - Major: Accounting