Summary

OBJECTIVE: Enthusiastic and positive attitude, experienced in motivating and leading others. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, welcome new challenges goal- and results-oriented. To obtain a position with responsibilities that would best utilize these skills with opportunities for advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting/Finance and Computer Technology across various industries to include manufacturing, education, environmental and banking.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, cost reporting, internal auditing, budget development, asset management and administration. Highly skilled in the application of various accounting/financial software.
• Experienced in training and supervising personnel in daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting functions. Experienced in encouraging personal career development in staff.
• More than five years of QA skills, test matrix building skills, testing skills, and test case development for testing of software applications.
• Proficient with various computer systems and software applications including Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, AS/400 JD Edwards, Infinuim and FiServ , MAS90, Windows Products, Access, Business Works, SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Hyperion, Jenzabar PX and EX , Mercury Quality Center , Mercury QTP and numerous other applications.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential

Controller

• Planned, directed and organized the accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial information. Maintained and managed college's general ledger. Ensured compliance with closing schedule and performed monthly analysis of financials for upper management use.
• Managed daily accounting operations which included accounting for all revenue, expense and capital transactions. Monitored cash daily for accountability and interacted with financial institutions to ensure accuracy of the College's bank accounts.
• Prepared schedules and reconciliations for independent year-end audit and served as point person for auditors.
• Was responsible for filing of tax form 990, annual reporting for 5500's and state tax returns.
• Was responsible for compliance of rules and regulations and ensured financial policy and procedures conformed to applicable accounting regulations and debt covenant.
• Managed and developed staff, coached to improve subordinates performance, and held employees accountable for meeting goals. Conducted performance evaluations on staff and provided specific and detailed feedback on their skills. Staff included the areas of Payroll, Grant Accounting, General Ledger Accounting and Student Financial Services.
• Assured that all College and normal business and ethical standards were closely adhered to and ensured that appropriate controls were administered.
• Maintained continuous focus on providing outstanding customer service both internal and external.

Confidential

Quality Assurance Analyst in Application Services

• Developed and executed formal test plans to ensure delivery of quality software applications.
• During the testing process, monitored the system for exceptions and other items requiring post-test attention.
• Defined and analyzed quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results, and test status.
• Worked with project manager, programmers, business analysts and end users in coordinating and setting up testing schedules.
• Met weekly with project team for status reports and to discuss any issues that may be critical to implementation.

Confidential

Financial Analyst II Contracted Consultant

• Helped transition the accounting duties from the company's California location.
• Was responsible for preparation of reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts, which includes but not limited to communicating and resolving any issues with the contacts for these accounts.
• Worked with HR to bill inter-company cross charges to sites and Corp on a monthly basis.
• Assisted with month end close and with any special projects needed to complete the transition of the accounting functions to West Columbia, SC.

Confidential

General Accounting Supervisor was dedicated 100 to Peoplesoft Conversion Project during a ten month period

• Supervised General Accounting staff, which included AP, AR, AM, GL maintenance and cash management. Conducted performance appraisal and maintain performance standards for each direct report.
• Was a crucial member of Functional Project Team that Planned, Designed, Configured, Tested/Developed and Implemented PeopleSoft Financial System for Bank and 24 Associations Team Lead for GL and AR Modules. As Team Lead for PeopleSoft GL and AR modules my duties included coordinating meetings to discuss activities during various stages of the project with team members, project lead and/or department managers, act as liaison between functional/technical team and various departments of the bank and Associations, wrote 90 of GL design document, wrote functional specs to be used by technical team for various interface from other systems, wrote 50 of configurations and 100 of test scripts for AR module.
• Was responsible for approving all General Ledger entries generated by Accounting, reviewed all reconciliations for accounts assigned to each direct report and was responsible for ensuring that all areas of General Accounting maintain and update procedures.
• Was responsible for supervising AP activities which included approving invoices entered for payment in AP system reviewed tracking report weekly for all invoices sent out of the department for approval by various managers to ensure prompt return and processing of these invoices.

Confidential

Corporate Accounting Supervisor

• Supervised Quality Assurance Staff Supervised Check Processing Staff in Corporate Accounts Payable
• Interacted with Internal and External Auditors on pre-petition settlements and debt relief with vendors concerning bankruptcy
• Was responsible for approving and posting all accounts payable journal entries to corporate general ledger
• Was responsible for all vendor maintenance in accounts payable system
• Reconciled Corporate Accounts Payable subledger to Corporate GL in AS400 system
• Was responsible for writing and implementing internal policies and procedures in AP
• Was responsible for investigating and collecting duplicate payments and refunds

Confidential

Plant Accounting Manager

• Coordinated and supervised annual physical plant inventory process.
• Performed month-end closing and prepared financial reports.
• Prepared and presented annual fiscal budget plan to division and corporate management.
• Prepared monthly financial forecasting.
• Utilized the standard costing method in the manufacturing accounting practices.
• Supervised accounting staff which included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and preparation of hourly payroll.
• Verified and approved material acquisitions for entire plant
• Was an instrumental member of continuous improvement team.

Confidential

Accounting Manager

• Performed various accounting and financial analysis functions for corporate office.
• Prepared weekly flash reports for corporate executives.
• Performed monthly close and prepared consolidated monthly financial statements for corporate executives and board members.
• Implemented a new and improved payroll service provider.
• Provided financial information for quarterly and annual SEC reports.
• Performed cash management functions for corporate and subsidiaries.
• Provided financial information for annual audit.
• Supervised accounting staff.