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1. Garry F. Cox, Jr.
392 Akron Road Cell: (585) 356-2502
Akron, New York 14001 E-Mail: gcox60@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Detail-oriented and versatile accountant and purchasing manager, with supervisory experience
and purchasing/cost analysis, recognized for the ability to complete multiple projects
independently and simultaneously. I am a quick learner with diverse and in-depth experience in
the use of various accounting software programs, including Excel, Professional Database (PDI),
Quick Books, Profit Power and AS400. I am willing to relocate for any job that I may be
considered for.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HUNT REAL ESTATE DEPEW, NEW YORK
Staff Accountant September 2013 to present
• Hired after two months as a temporary associate
• Manage Six companies, Fisher Homes, Fisher Ponds, Realty Express, Home Referral,
Hunt Commercial and Hunt Insurance
• Assist in creating budgets for Fisher Homes building projects and that they are kept within
the budget while the house is being built.
• Plan A/P and check processing for Fisher Homes, Fisher Ponds, Realty Express, Home
Referral, Hunt Commercial and Hunt Insurance
• Manage Account Reconciliations and General Journal for all companies
• Reconcile monthly bank statements for the Six companies.
• Analyze all profit and loss entries for each period for all companies associated with Hunt
Real Estate.
• Create monthly P&L progress reports for 41 branches and compare current FY vs. previous
year.
• Process payments into the Quick Books system for agents and Realty Club members.
• Create invoices for Agents and Realty Club members each month for purchases/charges
made the previous month
WILSON FARMS, Williamsville, New York 2005 -2013
Purchasing Manager, Non-resalable Supply Items: March 2010- April 2013
• Directed a team of three associates in Purchasing and Office Services (mail room).
• Approved purchase of non-resalable supply items, i.e. office supplies, store office printers.
• Conducted cost analysis for supply items based on usage and determined which vendor to
use based on cost, reliability and savings. Example is register rolls, saved $15K, office
printers saved $10K
• Charted quotes for items needed for remodels i.e. freezers, refrigerators and Subway
equipment for Wilson Farms Inc stores, which resulted in a 10-15% savings based on
previous jobs.
• Arranged logistics of totes and other pertinent materials from WFI Corp. to each store and
the return of each tote on a weekly basis.
• Assisting Accounts Payable with check processing, pricing exception reporting and creating
spreadsheets for Data Exchange entries into the payables system.
Accounting Manager (AP, AR, Purchasing, Office Services): December 2005-March 2010
Directed a team of eight associates in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,
Purchasing and Office Services (mail room).
Cross training provided to each associate which led to more promotable associates, while
creating a stronger department.
Was responsible for yearly reviews for all associates in my department
2. Maintained account reconciliations and journal entries.
Process annual 1099 tax forms for vendors and file with FIRE system.
Assisted with transition from 3rd party delivery company to WFI Commissary for tote
distribution, which saved Wilson Farms Inc over $150,000/year.
Garry F. Cox, Jr.
392 Akron Road Cell: (585) 356-2502
Akron, New York 14001 E-Mail: gcox60@yahoo.com
Performed management reporting for vendor correspondence, which resulted in a
reduction of v/c by 45%. store reporting, pricing issues related to vendors invoices and
other reports as required.
WILSON FARMS/TOPS MARKET LLC/ROYAL AHOLD, Williamsville, New York 1997 - 2005
Vendor Correspondence/AP Supervisor (2002 – December 2005) (Wilson Farms separated
from Tops, June 2005)
Direct a team of three clerks to ensure correct payment of vendor invoices into the PDI
system to ensure proper payment.
Determined allocation and distribution of vendor payments, and process the checks.
Direct a team of six clerks responsible for resolving diverse vendor account problems for
Ahold Financial Services Customer Solutions Center.
Performed management reporting for Vendor Correspondence which allowed us to notice
any inconsistent vendors or issues.
Reduced request backlog and processing time by 50% within the first six months and led
to improved vendor service satisfaction.
Staff Accountant (1997 - 2002)
Inspected logs for four major accounts and verified delivery charges.
Reconciled multiple critical vendor accounts.
Calculated and allocated gross profits, journal vouchers, and inter-warehouse product
transfers for the Tops Distribution Center.
Monitored and processed outside vendor invoicing for delivery of product at 47
supermarkets throughout Ohio.
Oversaw vendor correspondence ensuring accurate invoice payment.
Processed accounts payable, including invoices and receiving.
GENESEE COUNTY NURSING HOME, Batavia, New York 1995 - 1997
Account Clerk
Managed accounts payable functions and developed annual budget for the nursing,
administration, and housekeeping departments.
Determined allocation and distribution of vendor payments, processed checks, and wrote
purchase orders.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the use of GEAC (Dunn & Bradstreet) General Ledger, EssBase Accounting
System, PDI (Professional Database), AS 400, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Lantrax &
Quickbooks. Certified in Excel I & II and Microsoft Word I and II
EDUCATION / TRAINING
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Batavia, New York
E Associates Degree in Accounting, 1994
EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE, Batavia, New York (currently enrolled)
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (expected degree in 2018)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY, Kentucky, Alaska, Kansas
Personnel Records Specialist