jeff raschio

* Conducted a variety of activities including shipping, receiving, and stocking in a fast-paced environment. * Assisted in the delivery and installation of merchandise for area businesses. * Maintained sanitary working conditions by carrying out daily pickup and disposal of office garbage and recycling, in addition to other janitorial duties.

* Arranged for United Way to make in-house presentations as part of fund-raising campaign at local Key Bank branches, something not done with that account for many years previously. * Developed, organized, and implemented campaign strategies by working with employee campaign leaders/volunteers. * Audited fellow loaned executives’ reported campaign contributions from their accounts.

* Executed trades and pickups between multiple parties, often being entrusted with nearly $100,000 worth of automobiles in a single day. * Proved to be a reliable team player with willingness to drive long distances on very short notice. * Prepared vehicles for delivery to customers by ensuring the vehicles were aesthetically perfect.

* Prepared tax returns from client provided information, typically a Quickbooks file or 1040 organizer, for a variety of organization types and individuals. * Analyzed findings contained in IRS notices and drafted responses to the Service on behalf of clients. * Determined ways that clients might improve their accounting process and communicated these suggestions in written format.

* Efficiently and diligently verify the accuracy, validity, and completeness of invoices before posting for payment. * Collaborate with local team members, other LS&Co. employees in the U.S. and abroad, and vendors around the world in order to address urgent issues and resolve disputes. * Investigate problems related to vendor accounts in order to formulate and execute a plan of remedial action.

* Earned high marks on all engagement evaluations, including specific commendations for meeting tight client deadlines and finishing projects under-budget. * Accumulated 103% of management-set charge hour goal through March 31st, including the second highest charge hour total amongst all interns and staff level employees for the month of March. * Prepared tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, NFP foundations, gift tax return filers, and a variety of organizations (corporations, LLPs, LLCs, etc.)

* Controlled nighttime traffic into and out of yard, monitoring the flow of materials to active job sites and preparing nightly reports on activities. * Coordinated with job-site foremen, asphalt plant managers, truck drivers, and others to most efficiently complete numerous projects in our area. * Quickly addressed productivity issues stemming from computer, billing, and personnel problems.

* Managed a merchandising route consisting of at least five area stores, often interacting with both Pepsi delivery drivers and store managers to maximize efficiency of the route. * Communicated with managers at headquarters as well as fellow merchandisers via push to talk devices to ensure department wide completion of daily objectives. * Collaborated with managers of assigned stores about strategies regarding potentially multiple in-store displays and product-on-shelf levels in order to ensure maximized sales and revenue. * Skills * MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access. * CCH ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement. * Public speaking.