1. Matthew D. Blecker
2625 Far View Drive, Mountainside, NJ 07092
(973) 459-9354 matt.blecker47@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
Developed extensive proficiency in bank and asset reconciliations, journal entries, presentation of financial statements,fin ancial
evaluation, internal control evaluation, and U.S. GAAP. Performed financial and accounting functions in Microsoft Excel and Access,
and multiple agency management systems,such as QuickBooks, AMS360, Vision, EPIC, and Applied TAM. CPA and CFA
candidate.
Experience
Financial Operations Analyst – Brown and Brown Insurance March 2015 – Present
Roseland, NJ
• Develop fellow analysts through motivation, training, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance of the Accounting and Information Technology departments with the established internal control
procedures.
• Perform analysis of all Balance Sheet and Income Statement Accounts.
• Verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Ensure proper recognition of all revenue and expenses.
• Appraise adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.
• Maintain internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures.
• Research and assess howwell risk management processes are working.
• Anticipate emerging issues through research and interviews then provide an action plan to address the issues.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’effectiveness,
financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations .
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data,flowcharts, records, operating practices etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process .
• Recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools,techniques and
performance standards.
• Ensure all SOX requirements are performed adequately and accurately.
Fund Accountant – PEF Services LLC January 2015 – March 2015
West Orange, NJ
• Calculated income and expense accrual statements,which are also known as Profit /loss statements,or yield statements.
• Prepared item specific accrual statements such as dividend/interest income worksheets and other schedules (i.e. bond accrual,
T-Bill, capital stock continuity, etc.).
• Monitored and recorded security transactions including trade, interest payments,maturities, and corporate actions (i.e. a stock
splitting).
• Completed variance analyses of stock prices over time and research, typically by utilizing tools such as Bloomberg terminals.
• Received research and verify security transactions,including dividend and capital stocktransactions,T-bill accrual/yield.
• Entered data related to transactions which need to be recorded in the system(e.g., all cash deposits,interest and dividend
payments, fee payments (including manual entries)).
• Compiled portfolio cost (i.e., the cost to administer the fund), also known as a management-expense ratio.
• Reconciled the NAV analysis to the fund’s general ledger/journal system.
• Performed a variety of daily, monthly and periodic functions relating to accounting and record keeping.
• Prepared cash reconciliation between parties (i.e. systems,brokers, investment managers); research and resolve discrepancies,
including currency differences.
• Reported cash availability to portfolio/investment manager to ensure minimum idle cash.
• Compiled reports regarding portfolio turnoverand other relevant information for use by management and regulatory
documentation requirements (e.g., for regulatory bodies such as the Small Business Association and Securities Exchange
Commission.)
• Assisted in the pricing of funds
• Prepared T3 income distribution factors (Return on Capital).
• Liaised with third party service providers with respect to various aspects of fund administration such as subscriptions,
redemptions, distributions and payments of fund expenses.

2. • Assisted in the maintenance and improvement of systems applications.
Staff Accountant – Aetrex Worldwide April 2013 – December 2014
Teaneck, NJ
• Prepared daily spreadsheetsutilizing Microsoft Excel and ELITE
• Performed daily postings offinancial transactions from online sales,wire transfers,and lockboxes
• Performed daily reconciliations of bank statements,invoices of online business ($2.5mil yearly), and customer accounts
• Performed internal financial assessment and report analysis of commercial data to management
• Generated productivity, efficiency, and cost management reports used by uppermanagement for evaluating purposes
• Prepared information for auditors
• Developed written procedures for cash postings ofecommerce from Authorize.net and BigCommerce
Accounting Assistant – SussexCounty Community College June 2011 –April 2013
Newton, NJ
• Developed a shared file between accounts receivables and the Bursar office utilizing Access and pivot tables to more
accurately track student accounts ($3mil yearly).
• Performed bank and asset reconciliations
• Posted journal entries utilizing Jenzabar
• Prepared the college for its yearly audit utilizing CARS
Education
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
BS: Business Administration; Concentration in Accounting & Finance
Graduated: January 2015
Activities and Honors
• Wiss project counseling contest place winner, 3rd Spring 2013
• STARS student 2009-2013
• Dean’s list, MSU and CCM Fall 2009- Spring 2011
• SussexYMCA Flag Football, Volunteer Fall 2010- Present
Additional Skills
High Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,and accounting reporting systems: Jenzabar, CARS,
ELITE, QuickBooks, AMS360, Vision, EPIC, and Applied TAM.