Assistant Controller Resume
Objective
To obtain a position with your organization that will enable me to utilize my strong analytical and critical thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and extensive educational background in the field of accounting. To maintain and support the roles and responsibilities which accompany the position.
Education Masters in Accountancy
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
- Platform Participant - Old Testament Scripture Proverbs
Bachelor's of Science in Accounting
- The National Honor's Scholar Society
- The National Dean's List
- Excellence Award
Certifications American Payroll Association (APA)
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fall 2007
- Certified through December 2017
Memberships American Payroll Association (APA)
Local Chapter of the American Payroll Association (APA)
- Membership #154216
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Local Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
The Office of the Secretary of State
Notary Public for the State of South Carolina
- Commissioned Until October 2020
Experience
Confidential, Spartanburg SC
Assistant Controller/Staff Accountant for the Business Office
Dates of Employment: December 2009 through April 2012 (Economic Lay Off)
- Prepare and Distribute Monthly Budget to Actual Departmental Reports
- Reconciliation and Preparation of Work Papers for College Bank Accounts
- Reconciliation and Preparation of Work Papers for Financial Statements Accounts
- General Accounts, Revenues, Prepaid Expenses, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Income and Deposits
- Monthly Reconciliation of Student Receivables Collection Accounts
- Prepare and Process Journal Entries Monthly, Quarterly, and at Year End
- Close Books After Financial Reconciliations and Annual Audit
- Submit Monthly Financial Reports to Vice President
- Maintain and Reconcile TIAA-Cref Account (aka retirement)
- Maintain and Reconcile Endowment Account
- Fixed Assets Including Depreciation
- Primary Back-Up for Director of Disbursements (AP) and Payroll
- Back-Up for Business Office BURSAR
- Assist with Quarterly and Year End Processing and Tax Filings
- Prepare Annual Form 5500 for Retirement Plans
- Provide Student Support in Relation to the Business Office
- Provide Support to the Academic Department Including the VP for Academic Affairs
- Provide Support to the College community (i.e. events, pageants, Freshman Day of Service)
- Completed Projects Include: Imaging Employee Payroll Files (paper-paperless), Salary Study via CUPA-HR and Yaffe & Company, Cost Analysis for Athletic Department, TIAA-Cref and Employee Benefits Verification, and the Redesigned Internal Business Office Forms (i.e. new hire forms, timesheet forms, retirement forms)
- Complete Special Projects as Needed for the VP of Business Affairs, Controller, and President
- Software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Blackbaud - Financial Edge, CAMS/Hobsons, Intact Smart Imaging, PCI (software to add money for printing in labs), and Odyssey
Confidential, Spartanburg SC
Payroll and Garnishment Coordinator
Dates of Employment: June 2001 through December 2009 (Company Outsourced/Sold)
Payroll Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
- Managed a group of seven payroll processing clerks overseeing approximately 2,000 stores
- Managed accurate and timely processing of payroll information
- Managed the processing of daily, weekly, and bi-weekly payroll checks (live and direct deposit)
- Managed time, attendance, and budget for my area
- Managed spreadsheets for departmental and field store compliance and training
- Negotiator, mediator, leader, and innovator
- Field calls, emails, and faxes regarding payroll questions and information
- Monitored subordinates' daily activities for departmental and company compliance including state and federal (i.e. SOX) compliance
- Worked with other departments such as Tax, Cash and Banking, and Finance on various aspects interrelated with payroll
- Worked with internal auditors to maintain compliance
Garnishment Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities
- Managed a team of two garnishment processors overseeing the company's 10,000 plus garnishment orders
- Managed weekly reporting to company's vendor, ADP
- Managed timely response for time sensitive materials, orders, interrogatories, and judgments
- Coordinated with ADP to ensure accurate information was on file
- Worked with other departments such as Legal, Accounts Payable, Information Technology and Internal Controls on various aspects interrelated with payroll and garnishments
- Approved invoices for monthly service and contract fees
Miscellaneous
- Chairman of the Spotlights Committee
- Member of the Departmental Safety Team
- Assisted with various projects as needed (i.e. implementation of Oracle (aka PeopleSoft))
- Assisted other areas, coordinators, and the management as needed
- Software: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Lotus 1-2-3, Outlook, JD Edwards (legacy), FailfSafe and Kronos, Oracle (aka PeopleSoft)
Confidential, Greer SC
Confidential,Spartanburg SC
Confidential,Spartanburg SC
