Diane Walls, CMA

*** ******* ****, ********* ****, AL 36853

205-***-**** abmadg@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Driven, proactive management accountant with demonstrated expertise in

planning, coordinating and maximizing business and financial goals and is

eager to invest herself in optimizing fiscal growth objectives for your

company.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

. Global thinker who identifies needs and visualizes critical solutions in

light of organizational goals.

. Certified Management Accountant qualified in all aspects of financial

management from planning to P&L and analysis.

. Principal contributor in manufacturing environment and all aspects of

financial and business oversight.

. Proficient in all Microsoft Programs, Peachtree, Quickbooks, Ellipse

Software, and Kronos Payroll System, as well as other software systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC PLACEMENT SERVICES, LLC - Montgomery, AL - Accountant Dec

2009 - Present

. Doing temp work for Advertising Agency

. Responsible for A/R and A/P

. Manage Cash Flow and Bank Reconciliation

. Resolve Payroll tax issues with IRS for last 4 years

TALLAPOOSA CHRISTIAN CRISIS CENTER - Alexander City, AL - Director

Nov 2009 - Present

. Responsible for overall operation and financial well being of

organization.

. Responsible for monthly financial reporting to Board of Directors.

. Perform all payroll and HR functions.

. Manage operation and personnel for thrift store operations.

. Conduct interviews of clients, determine needs and award aid in an

appropriate manner.

. Coordinate fundraising efforts by networking with community, speaking to

interested groups and developing literature to promote our mission.

OAK GROVE RESOURCES - Adger, AL - Mine Accountant July

2008 - Dec 2008

. Responsibility for general ledger and closing procedures for Oak Grove

mine.

. Maintained reporting for corporate office - Cliffs Natural Resources.

. Developed new procedures related to closing and implementation of new

Ellipse software.

. Trainer and Payroll back up for Kronos payroll system.

BELCHER - ROBINSON FOUNDRY - Alexander City, AL - Controller

2007-2008

. Ownership and accountability for financial operations and reporting for

this $20M foundry, including analyzing, planning, coordinating,

implementing, and administering continuous internal improvement

initiatives

. Managed reporting and relationship with asset based lender.

. Developed accounting infrastructure by implementing controls for

inventory, purchasing and receiving.

. Converted current accounting process, using two obsolete accounting

packages to Sage based solution.

. Developed reporting tools for department based responsibility accounting.

. Spearheaded several lean projects.

. Applied expertise in management accounting toward several areas

including: inventory flow, purchasing, reporting and decision making.

TAKEFORM - Medina NY - Controller/Network Administrator

1997-2007

. Applied strategic planning and analysis talents toward managing this $5M

interior architectural signage manufacture.

. Ownership and accountability for all financial and IT systems.

. Demonstrated excellent overarching management of all administration

activities in collaboration with the Owner/President, with responsibility

for financial, IT, sales infrastructure and inventory controls.

. Applied expertise in accounting toward budget accounting, cost

accounting, pricing, job bid/costing, G/L, invoicing, inventory flow and

management, cash flow, capital assets, debt collection, and financial

statements.

. Applied effective business process and cost/performance analyses toward

identifying a number of negative process gaps and determining solutions.

. Spearheaded and implemented a number of internal improvements including

developing an electronic inventory control system and related policies

and procedures to ensure lean levels of cost containment.

. Created the internal business infrastructure by defining and implementing

policies and procedures covering accounting, sales (orders, quotes,

etc.), inventory controls, and commission/compensation packages.

. Evaluated, purchased and deployed specialized software for quoting and

order taking.

. Oversaw the establishment of a Windows based server network comprised of

3 servers and 31 workstations.

LAKE PLAINS YMCA - Medina NY - Accountant 1996-1997

. Performed all accounting functions: A/R, A/P, cash flow, financial

statements for this non-profit organization.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Transportation 1987-1996

. Managed all accounting, marketing and business management

responsibilities for this co-owned family trucking business serving

various clients throughout the United States.

WHITEHEAD STUDIOS - General Business Manager 1984-1987

. Oversight and accountability for all daily accounting operations

including G/L, A/R and A/P, inventories, purchases, sales, and cash

accounts.

. Responsible for taxes and analysis/preparation of monthly, quarterly and

annual financial statements.

. Made periodic assessments of internal procedures and recommended

modifications.

. Built a strong team through excellent supervision and guidance, with

responsibility for recruitment, training, payroll, performance

evaluations, development and disciplinary actions.

EDUCATION

Joliet Junior College, Associate of Arts in Accounting, 1984

Western Governor's University, Bachelor of Science in Management

Accounting, 2007

Certified Management Accountant, 2007

MEMBERSHIPS

Institute of Management Accountants

First United Methodist Church

Sunday School Teacher for Journey Class

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