ROSEMARY A. SCHOEMAKER, CPA

**** ****** ***** ? Pacific, MO 63069 ? 314-***-**** ?

abhyzv@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTING, COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT SPECIALIST

Professional CPA with over ten years of experience providing accounting and

financial services to public and private clients in manufacturing,

construction, non-profit, research, government, gas production, pipeline,

utility, banking, and corporate environments. Detail-oriented Accountant,

Compliance and Audit Specialist adept at saving company funds and public

scrutiny by effectively reviewing regulatory business functions. A self-

starter recognized for superior technical skills, strong analytical and

problem-solving abilities, and excellent written and oral communication

skills.

Core Competencies

Process Improvements ? Internal Controls ? Full Cycle Accounting ? Auditing

? GASB and FASB ?Team Leadership ? Accounting IT Systems ? Account Research

? Sarbanes Oxley Compliance ? Preparation of Financial Statements & SEC

Filings ? Financial Reporting ? Compliance with Federal Regulations ? Fixed

Assets & Inventory Control ? Payroll ? Accounts Receivable & Payable

Professional History

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR St. Louis, MO 2006 to Present

Timeline of contractor projects:

st louis board of education accountant august 2014 - current

tiaa-cref trust company internal controls mgr november 2011 -

march 2014

us bank cdc compliance manager july 2010 -

october 2011

willert home products senior accountant november 2009 -

june 2010

st louis county dhs acct iii june 2009 -

november 2009

deams (kearney & Company) compliance senior october 2007 -

april 2009

crane manufacturing internal auditor june 2007 -

september 2007

rgl Forensics senior accountant february 2007 -

may 2007

Metro Transportation Senior auditor september 2006 -january

2007

Senior Internal Auditor, SEC Accountant, Senior Accountant, Compliance

Specialist

Key Accomplishments

. Quickly adapted to a variety of accounting systems on each job to

achieve accounting client requirements and objectives.

. Developed training for personnel regarding various federal financial

reporting and accounting requirements.

. Provided information to vendors for accurate completion of questions

regarding internal IT controls to ensure compliance with requirements

for maintaining government contractor status.

. Performed Anti-Money Laundering testing and modified appropriate

procedures.

. Verified that all accounting functions were in accordance with GASB.

Compliance Representative

Key Accomplishments

. Independently conducted Sarbanes Oxley testing and anti-money

laundering reviews.

. Developed internal controls for new business processes.

. Identified Key Risks, Key Controls, and Controls for all areas of

banking and Trust company for TIAA-CREF Trust Company.

. Performed testing of Key Controls for TIAA-CREF on bank and Trust

functions for FDICIA requirements.

. Identified weaknesses within the financial functions and documented

these for management and audit committee.

. Analyzed the SSAE 16 for the User Control Considerations (UCC) and

identified Key Controls within the Accounting functions to address the

UCC.

. Identified process improvements within the accounting functions and

worked with management to implement the improvements.

Senior Accountant

Key Accomplishments

. Reviewed variety of account detail and variances to identify miscoding

and provide explanation for account fluctuation.

. Generated approximately $100,000 annual savings by implementing

improvements to a manufacturing inventory management process.

. Verified that all accounting activity was in accordance with GASB.

Accountant III

Key Accomplishments

. Oversaw and administered payroll process for over 500 youth workers.

. Developed numerous internal controls for segregation of duties and

streamlined payroll process for future youth work programs.

. Verified that all accounting activity was completed in accordance with

FASB.

Compliance Specialist

Key Accomplishments

. Performed comprehensive research on Defense Enterprise Accounting &

Management System (DEAMS) for Scott AFB to ensure compliance with

federal and military reporting and accounting requirements.

TLC VISION St. Louis, MO 2004 to 2006

Internal Auditor

Key Accomplishments

. Established Internal Audit Department from inception, initiating

documentation of risks, controls and testing for Sarbanes Oxley

compliance.

. Verified that all accounting activity was in accordance with GASB.

. Created company's whistleblower and ethics policy.

. Developed and implemented procedures at stand-alone lasik eye clinics

to streamline cash and check receiving process.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR St. Louis, MO 2003 & 2006

Grant Accountant & Senior Internal Auditor

Key Accomplishments

. Compiled disarrayed accounting data into organized files to properly

record various expenditures.

. Composed internal control policies and initiated control procedures for

various grant accounting departments.

. Analyzed internal controls. Reviewed federal regulations to ensure that

the grants complied with all state and federal reporting regulations.

. Verified that all accounting activity and reporting was in accordance

with GASB.

JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES Fenton, MO 2002 to 2003

A Christian ministry that produces television and radio programs

CPA Accountant

Reviewed ledgers for foreign offices in England, Canada and Australia.

Entered in daily sales and inventory transactions, and reviewed the

transactions for reasonableness and accuracy.

Key Accomplishments

. Saved audit fees by identifying improperly classified expenditures.

. Lowered inventory carrying costs $250,000 through improved inventory

policies and procedures.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS BPO Tulsa, OK 2000 to 2002

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) function for one of the Big Four

auditing and financial services firms

Senior Accountant Revenue Analyst - BPO

Performed a variety of accounting functions for over 400 processed and

unprocessed gas wells in Oklahoma, applying extensive knowledge of oil &

gas accounting systems. Accurately completed monthly close process within 8

calendar days. Compiled Mineral Management System reports for government

regulatory agencies. Communicated with BP Amoco to ensure proper accounting

procedures were set up for accurate reporting of revenue. Researched

complex financial issues to answer questions from royalty and working

interest owners. Set up new properties, and reconciled and analyzed revenue

accounts. Utilized SAP system to track revenues and expenses from prior

accounting system.

Key Accomplishment:

. Reduced accounts receivable balances by over $3 million.

. Trained over ten analysts to properly record unapplied cash balances.

ERNST & YOUNG Washington, DC 1998 to 2000

A Big Four auditor and financial services firm

Staff Auditor

Developed audit plans for clients in various industries: manufacturing,

real estate, construction, non-profit, research, government, banking,

government contractors and health care. Analyzed the internal control

environment for each client and identified potential weaknesses.

Investigated unusual activity and variances in income and balance sheet

accounts from previous years. Helped prepare client financial statements

and SEC filings.

Key Accomplishments:

. Supervised first-year staff auditors on engagements.

. Identified various internal control improvements at clients.

Education, Affiliations, Software Skills

B.S. Accounting

Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK

. Accounting GPA: 3.95, Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Professional Organizations

. Missouri Society of CPAs

. Oklahoma Society of CPAs

Software

Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio), specialized

auditing tools, MAS 200, ProLink,

Great Plains, SAP, Telesis, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, PREMAS, Oracle, and

various other systems.

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