3000 Fairhope Road

Wilmington, DE 19810 Phone 302 475-4926

E-mail kd75aae6@westpost.net
Kenneth D. Dobson
MISSION STATEMENT To work for a Company or Organization where I can share my vas
t work experiences and educational knowledge to better fulfill their needs. Str
engths include general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis, budgeti
ng, cash management, and internal and external reporting.
Professional experience June 2003-May 2010 Martin Newark Dealership N
ewark, DE
Office Manager
Three Franchised Dealerships that utilized the ADP System.
Supervised a staff of 22 employees.
Routinely used Microsoft Excel to generate management reports.
Liaison with ADP Support Services in reporting and troubleshooting computer and
printer problems.
Worked in all accounting areas within the framework of the ADP System.
Worked on projects given by the Controller to aid in month and year end closings
.
August 1996-April 2003 Smith Volkswagen Ltd. Wilmington, DE
Controller and Office Manager
Managed all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financ
ial statements and recording all transactions of an automobile dealership.
Supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and title clerks to e
nsure all timely payments were sent and received by the appropriate due dates.
February 1999 I was involved with the Company conversion and training of the pre
vious computer IBM System 34 to ADP 9200 with PC's.
August 1994-July 1996 M & K Bus Service/RAM Carriage
Controller
Newport, DE
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarter
ly financial statements. Oversaw general accounting functions including AR/AP, p
ayroll, order entry/customer service, account reconciliation, and cash managemen
t.
Responsible for the conversion from manual bookkeeping to Peachtree Software.
April 1994-July 1994 Accountemps New Castle, DE
Placed on one assignment which led to a permanent position with M & K Bus Servic
e on August 1, 1994.
May 1989-January 1994 Paco Distributors, Inc. West Chester, PA
Controller
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarter
ly financial statements. Oversaw general accounting functions including AR/AP, p
ayroll, order entry/customer service, account reconciliation, and cash managemen
t.
Interacted with the Company President concerning financial forecasts and reports
. Worked in collaboration with outside auditors to ensure accuracy and integrity
of financial information in support of overall business objectives.
* Awarded as employee of the month 3 times in years 1991 and 1992 in recognition
of outstanding performance.
August 1986-April 1989 Fulton Paper Company Wilmington, DE
Controller
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarter
ly financial statements. Oversaw general accounting functions including AR/AP, p
ayroll, order entry/customer service, account reconciliation, cash management an
d payroll.
Interacted with Company owners concerning financial forecasts and reports.
March 1981-August 1986 J.E. Rhoads and Sons, Inc. Newark, DE
Controller
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarter
ly financial statements. Oversaw general accounting functions including AR/AP, p
ayroll, order entry/customer service, account reconciliation, cash management an
d payroll. Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaroun
d timeless, accurate monthly, quarterly financial budgets and statements.
April 1978-March 1981 Deltech Engineering, Inc. New Castle, DE
Senior Accountant
Supervised order entry, accounts payable, payroll, invoicing clerks, and credit
and collections manager.
Using the IBM System 34, I had an integral part of controlling raw materials, wo
rk in process and finished goods. Areas of general ledger, financial statements
, journal entries, account analysis, bank reconciliation, cash flow, budget prep
aration were my designated responsibilities.
February 1976-March 1978 The Dry Goods Claymont, DE
Senior Accountant
Supervised junior accountant, accounts payable, and accounting clerks.
Responsibilities were: general ledger, bank reconciliation, cash flow, journal
entries, annual and 13 week plan, financial statements, and capital expenditure
reports.
July 1973-January 1976 American Life Insurance Co.
Accountant
Wilmington, DE
Prepared quarterly and annual statements.
Maintained control of intercompany and interbranch accounts as well as budgetary
statements.
--Awarded perfect attendance in years 1974 & 1975.
August 1970-June 1973 J. K. Lasser & Company, CPA
Auditor
Wilmington, DE
Performed certified and non-certified audits. Prepared client financial stateme
nts with the related corporate tax returns. I prepared client individual federa
l and state tax returns January thru April each year.
Education 1972-1977 Wilmington College New Castle, DE
B. A. Business Administration
1968-1970 Goldey Beacom Wilming
ton, DE
A.A. Accounting and Business Administration
Volunteer experience Area Director of Development Civic Association and Communit
y Watch Coordinator.
Past three years served Thanksgiving Meals at lo
cal church for 6 hours.
References provided upon request.