ashford joseph

accounting manager

About

Seasoned professional with extensive Corporate Accounting experience at all levels of Wholesale Distribution & High-end Retail. Proficient in many accounting software packages including NetSuite, SAP, Accpac, Great Plains, BlueCherry, DDI Inform & QuickBooks. Succeeded at various positions within the Jewelry, Apparel & Accessories industries: Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager & Senior Accountant. Significant involvement in many system conversions. Proven leadership, team-building, supervisory, proactive problem solving and multi-tasking abilities.

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

luxury goods & jewelry

Skill

accounting, retail, management, sap, quickbooks, microsoft office, microsoft excel, forecasting, financial reporting, accounts payable, sap accounting, target costing, inventory management, process improvement, team building, internal controls, quickbooks accounting, ms office suite, finance, accpac accounting, solomon accounting, gaap, payroll, accounts receivable, auditing, budgets, outlook, analysis, merchandising, sap products, financial analysis, general ledger, teamwork, erp, human resources, wholesale, leadership, customer service, apparel, fashion, great plains accounting, adp total source, adp online payroll, account reconciliation, revenue recognition, cost accounting, contract management, royalties, social media

Experience

accounting manager

i.am wink

2017-12 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

owner

services unlimited

2013-6 - 2017-11 · 4 yrs 6 mos

senior royalty accountant

authentic brands group

2015-9 - 2016-5 · 9 mos

Revenue recognition for over 20 world-renowned Brands. Tracking & monitoring of all Licensees reporting and related audit preparation.

senior accountant and royalty analyst

li & fung usa

2005-1 - 2012-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Managed 200+ contracts covering Intellectual Property rights for use on Apparel & Accessories.

senior accountant

flex wink

2017-1 - 2017-11 · 11 mos

financial controller

roll & hill

2014-8 - 2015-2 · 7 mos

Hands-on, day-to-day management of all Bookkeeping and Accounting functions of growing manufacturer & distributor of high-end lighting fixtures.

controller

balter sales company

2013-7 - 2014-4 · 10 mos

Advised owners and implemented many practical operational changes with immediate increased ROI. Assisted in daily management of Accounting, IT and HR departments.

controller

faraone mennella by rfmas

2012-6 - 2013-5 · 1 yr

Fully Responsible for all areas for Accounting & Bookkeeping for two growing luxury brands. Implemented significant internal controls and structure to ensure GAAP compiance and increase productivity.