gail kalmus

certified public accountant

About

Experienced and effective CPA focused on the comprehensive accounting and reporting of financial operations. Decisive and market-focused while emphasizing a culture of teamwork and accountability. Dedicated professional with the ability to effectively communicate with management. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants NYS Society of Certified Public Accountants

Country

united states

City

new york

Industry

accounting

Skill

accounting, financial statements, tax, cpa, finance, auditing, tax preparation, quickbooks, management, corporate tax, financial reporting, financial accounting, tax returns, income tax, internal controls, small business, accountants, leadership, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, payroll taxes, sarbanes oxley act, business valuation, management consulting

Experience

assistant controller

the farr-jewett companies la prima food group

1984-1 - 1986-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed accounting operations for multi-faceted Washington DC real estate consulting, development and property management firm. Reported to CFO, supervised staff of 5 junior accountants.

staff accountant

ross langan & mckendree, llp

1982-1 - 1984-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Position with regional CPA firm supporting clients in the metropolitan DC area afforded exposure to all aspects of public accounting for high profile individuals and small to mid size companies.

certified public accountant

gail a kar cpa

chief financial officer

jamesport manor inn/jamesport country kitchen

1990-1 - 2014-1 · 24 yrs 1 mo

* Led $2M reconstruction of circa 1850’s historical landmark destroyed by fire. * Developed and implemented concept for Zagat rated upscale restaurant offering local farm to table cuisine. * Purchased existing real estate with restaurant operation, developed and implemented alternate operations concept for Zagat rated bistro and off-premise catering operations. * Preparation and submission of startup budget, projections and business plan to investors. * Preparation of GAAP financial statements. * Preparation of annual federal and state income tax returns, sales tax, payroll tax and various required federal, state and county filings. * Human resource responsibilities for full and part time staff of 125+. * Bank, legal and IT interface. * Proactively managing all facets of operations for 2 restaurant corporations, real estate holding Subchapter S Corporation and LLC generating $3M sales annually.

consultant

ny/nj super bowl host company

2014-2 - 2014-9 · 8 mos

* Reports directly to CFO to provide complete accounting and financial review and reconciliation of operations from inception through dissolution. * Reconciled QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Non-Profit to account for $100M sponsorship and grant revenue, related expenses, grant distributions and net assets. * Liaison between CFO and independent auditors for host company and related non-profit throughout fiscal and part year audits. * Reconciliation of program service income, multi-year income and expense allocation, accruals and related schedules for inclusion in Form 990.