Jeff Knope

A position that requires an individual with a strong work ethic, proven people skills, and the drive to apply extensive experience to achieve the Organization's goals.

Owner/Operator at Paragon Yacht Management (2026-03 – Present)

• Schedule yacht maintenance services with customers and communicate job statuses.
• Perform requested services at a high-level, while adhering to the materials and labor budget.
• Market the Company's services to attract and obtain new clientele.

Yard Manager at Turner Marine Yacht Sales (2024-12 – 2026-03)

• Report directly to the Vice-president to discuss all project statuses, customer updates and share relevant information.
• Review the daily work schedule and assign projects to the Yard Staff.
• Act as the liaison for customers when arriving to the marina or requesting a new job order.
• Responsible for the docks, yard storage, facilities and workshop.
• Complete customer work order tasks, as necessary.

General Contractor at Mobtown Construction (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Fully renovate homes, including carpentry, painting, roofing and kitchen/bath remodeling.

Assistant Manager at West Marine (2024-04 – Present)

• Responsible for the opening and closing of multiple locations, including reconciling the cash tills.
• Monitor the store's inventory and replenish, as needed.
• Coordinate a daily plan with the Store Manager, which falls in line with Corporate's expectations.
• Provide excellent service to and work with customers to assist them with their specific projects.

Deputy Sheriff Corporal - Jail Bureau at Monroe County Sheriff's Department (2007-11 – 2023-04)

• Responsible for supervising both Deputies and inmates in the Monroe County Jail.
• Ensure that order, discipline, safety and security are maintained within the facility.
• Prepare quarterly and annual evaluations of assigned Deputies.
• Perform extensive pre-employment background checks as a Background Investigator.
• Selected as the Class Counselor, as well as an Instructor for two consecutive Police Academies.

Accounting Manager at Document Securities Systems, Inc. (2007-02 – 2007-11)

• Key role in the financial reporting, planning and analysis of the Company and its subsidiaries.
• Manage the month-end closing cycle and direct the activities of three Staff Accountants.
• Examine journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and numerous analyses including P&L variance.
• Team with the Vice President of Finance, the audit committee, and external auditors to implement the Year-One Sarbanes-Oxley initiative and its subsequent audit.
• Review various contracts and communicate with the appropriate financial institution or vendor.
• Responsible for Payroll and various Benefits and Human Resource functions.
• Travel to subsidiary sites and assist management in reviewing accounting policies and procedures.

Recruiting Manager at Robert Half International, Inc. (2005-07 – 2007-02)

• Interview accounting and finance professionals to identify specific skill sets and prepare a profile to showcase their backgrounds.
• Meet with clients to identify their needs and present qualified candidates to be employed in a contractor capacity.

Senior Financial Analyst at Rochester Institute of Technology (2002-12 – 2005-07)

• Prepare the Institute's annual Federal and State tax returns as well as the monthly Sales and Use tax returns.
• Perform all tax research and related tax compliance.
• Manage the Capital Plant projects and related depreciation for the Institute, including its Colleges.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and related footnotes.
• Coordinate the annual external audit.

Tax Analyst and Accountant at Genencor International, Inc. (2000-07 – 2002-12)

Tax Analyst

• Prepare the Company's annual consolidated Federal and State tax returns as well as monthly Sales and Use tax returns.
• Significantly lowered the Company's tax liability by assisting in the analysis of multiple tax credits.
• Improve the Company's application of sales tax by proposing and conducting semi-annual internal audits.
• Update the methods previously used in calculating the Company's tax depreciation resulting in a more accurate tax return.
• Provide support to the Manager and the Director of Corporate Taxation.
• Construct tax analysis models and various financial reports to measure performance of business units.
• Maintain, update, and reconcile the fixed asset systems for all of the Company's United States sites.
• Process, review, and post monthly depreciation journal entries to the general ledger.
• Develop and implement new reconciliation formats for fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Establish more efficient communication of monthly fixed asset records between sites.
• Review, maintain, and reconcile all intercompany transactions on a monthly basis.
• Calculate interest, royalty, and management fee payments for various intercompany relationships.
• Prepare quarterly non-standard invoices to be billed to the Company's foreign locations.
• Prepare various monthly account reconciliations.

Senior Assistant Accountant at Eldredge, Fox, & Porretti, LLP (1998-01 – 2000-07)

Clients include service organizations, printers, retailers, manufacturing firms, and municipalities.

• Evaluate internal controls and develop recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of client accounting systems.
• Customize audit programs and execute audit steps.
• Supervise and review work prepared by staff on engagements to ensure the Firm's quality control.
• Provide clients with assistance in decision-making and act as an independent business advisor.
• Prepare tax projections and provide tax planning to clients during the course of the year.
• Contribute to the growth and profitability of the Firm by recruiting several new clients.
• Maintain depreciation and fixed asset schedules for several clients.
• Special assignments as requested.
• Incorporate duties of Staff Accountant into this position.
• Provide accounting and auditing services including audits of financial statements, reviews, compilations, attestation engagements, and reports on internal controls.
• Prepare financial statements, management disclosures, and address reporting issues.
• Prepare journal entries to assist clients with period-end adjustments and financial statement presentation.
• Prepare individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns in a timely manner.
• Member of the Firm's Computer Services Team, which oversees the implementation and training of new or updated software programs.

Intern at Michael S. Ray and Associates, CPA (1997-09 – 1997-12)

College Internship

BS in Accounting – St. John Fisher College (1997-12)