1. Robert Gale
23 Pennacook Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone (978) 660–5971
E-mail: robforce@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my current skills and provides room
for growth.
Achievements and Skills: Accounting; Accounts payable – receivables, financial and budget
analysis. Financial Aid; Implementation of default management program, design and
placement of several forms to make financial aid department run more efficiently including
overtime charge policy to achieve higher retention rates. Contract Management; Contract
review and negotiation with private, state and federal agencies. Completely versed in
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Access, proficient with SAP accounting software,
Concur Expense Reporting, Image Silo, UltiPro, Green Office, Premier School Software, Quick
Books, and V.A. Once.
EMPLOYMENT:
Winter Wyman. Waltham, MA August 2014 – January 2015
Accounts Payable Specialist
Completed a 5 month temporary contract assignment for E Ink Corporation. Performed the
Accounts Payable function using SAP accounting package. Tasks included: data entry for both
two and three way match system checks, processing of weekly cash requirements and check
runs, expense report verification and approval, Excel reports for legal projects, and monthly
reports to Digiscribe for downloading original documentation into Image Silo.
Winter Wyman. Waltham, MA June 2014 – July 2014
Accounts Payable Processor
Completed a 6 week temporary contract assignment for Alere Inc. doing all aspects of
accounts payable. Tasks included: entering payables into SAP accounting program,
verification of employee expense reports, two check system of matching orders with invoices
and getting authorization for payment with responsible requisitioners, and contacting
vendors regarding payable disputes and issues.
Randstad US L.P., Framingham, MA November 2013 – March 2014
Accounts Payable Specialist
Completed a 4 month contract for Bose Corporation performing the Accounts payable
function to prepare for company audit. Tasks included: Entry of accounts payable into SAP
accounting system, matching payables with purchase orders, researching and resolving any
payable issues between purchases department and requisitioners, updating and maintaining
vendor relations, verifying accuracy of 1099 status for efficiency with reporting, and
validating expense reporting.
Rob Roy Academy, Inc. Worcester, MA September 2000 – June 2013
Director of Financial Aid
2. As Director of Financial Aid my responsibilities included, the management of a multi-person
financial aid department at multiple locations. Other responsibilities included; overseeing
the daily operations of all aspects pertaining to the successful financial aid process including;
filling out all forms required to obtain federal and state financial aid awards, (Pell Grants,
student loans, State Grants and scholarships), keeping current with all federal, state and
accrediting agency regulations and development and implementation of a successful default
prevention program. I was also the Veteran’s Administration Certifying Official, in charge of
all veteran funding and programs. My responsibilities also included financial counseling of all
students at five different campuses. My duties meant keeping current with several state and
federal contracting agencies including Trade Act, Workforce Central, Massachusetts
Rehabilitation as well as numerous others. My duties also included reconciliation of federal
and state grants, loans, and scholarships. I successfully brought the company through
multiple financial aid and annual Department of Education audits. Maintained relationship
with outside collection agency regarding delinquent student accounts.
Specialized Software, Inc.
Accounts Payable Administrator July 1999 – September 2000
As Accounts Payable/Receivable Administrator my duties included matching vendor invoices
with purchase orders, tracking vendor orders, establishing and maintaining vendor
relationships, negotiating with vendors on terms and prices, input of all invoices and credit
memos, running AP aging, processing AP check runs, assisted with month end/year end
closing, daily deposits, establishing and maintaining customer relationships including credit
checks and setting credit limits, invoicing, tracking of collection records, and collection calls.
Fisher College Fitchburg, MA May 1995 – July 1999
Financial Aid Administrator
As Financial Aid Administrator my responsibilities included daily appointments with potential
and current students relating to the processing of all financial aid documentation. I was also
responsible for financial counseling and student program requirements. During my tenure at
Fisher I also had the responsibility of student collections for payment plans.
M & M Auto Supply
Store Manager
As sales manager my responsibilities were obtaining new customer accounts as well as
keeping current customer accounts active. Other duties included budgeting and analysis to
maintain competitive pricing in the local auto parts industry. Maintained inventory control of
a fully stocked auto parts store/warehouse as well as paint and auto body supplies. Managed
a four person sales team as well as counter sales as needed, daily deposits, and cash
management.
EDUCATION:
Fisher College
Associates in Business Administration – 1995
Associates in Accounting – 1995
GPA 3.93
