Sandra D. Cole

*** ********** ******, ****, ** **921

Phone: 479-***-****, E-mail: acpi2t@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting and Financial Management professional with over 20 years

experience managing daily accounting functions and developing strategies to

optimize the timeliness, accuracy, and usability of financial information.

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn the intricacies of diverse industries

and make immediate improvements on cash flow, cost reduction, planning,

reporting, and internal controls. Highly organized, diligent and

responsible; able to create and execute complex projects and programs to

meet organizational needs. Results-driven leader with superior motivation

skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Proven ability to

efficiently prioritize, consistently meet deadlines, and effectively

evaluate problems and generate solutions.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEO/Owner, Almost Everything Thrift Store

May 2013 - Present

Manage and direct all business operations for this small used furniture and

home d cor store with annual revenues of $120,000. Develop and implement

inventory procurement strategy to maximize profit; develop and implement

marketing and merchandising strategy to optimize customer awareness and

product appeal; set pricing using market research; manage all back office

functions including accounting, payroll processing, tax compliance, and

banking.

Accounting Manager, PRN Medical Services

January 2011 - August 2013

Full operational responsibility for accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of

payroll, human resources, benefits, cash management, inventory control,

general accounting, tax reporting, accounts receivable and collections,

accounts payable, and financial reporting activities. Evaluate and

coordinate purchase of general liability, worker's compensation, and health

insurance policies; analyze profitability by sector and recommend

corrective action as needed. Significant accomplishments include:

Reduced AR days outstanding from 180 days to 30 days

Reduced Monthly Close time from 3 months to 10 days

Negotiated 10% reduction in insurance premiums

Supervisor of Accounting-Medical Systems, Area Agency on Aging of Western

Arkansas, Inc.

November 2008 - May 2010

Overall responsibility for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of

medical billing and claims processing activities for the Agency. Full

financial reporting and Medicare Cost Reporting responsibilities. Oversight

of payroll and employee benefits.

Supervised accounting staff, prepared annual employee evaluations, trained

and mentored new hires,

Reduced AR days outstanding from 180 to 30 by initiating processes to

ensure claim coding accuracy and resolving aged account rejections

increasing cash receipts by 62%,

Provided timely and accurate financial statements and cash flow reports to

Executive Management for use in monitoring current operations and

developing strategies for growth,

Coordinated annual audit and prepared account analyses and schedules

documenting the accuracy of accounting records,

Processed employee benefits remittances, prepared quarterly 941 returns,

reconciled payroll and benefit accounts.

Accountant/Financial Analyst, Wingfoot Commercial Tires

January 2003 - June 2008

Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial results for 66 retail locations.

Monitored monthly raw materials and finished goods inventory cycle counts.

Posted entries to correct inventory count, cost accrual, and classification

errors. Analyzed cost variances and segment profitability. Reviewed and

reconciled balance sheet accounts. Assisted CFO in analyzing and reducing

exposure risk for benefit reserves. Coordinated audit and financial

reporting. Prepared annual US Census reports. Provided support and

training for remote staff at 182 company locations.

Cost Accounting Manager, PRADCO Outdoor Brands

April 2001 - August 2002

Optimized functioning of MRP cost accounting system (MOVEX) for this

multi-division sporting goods manufacturer. Reviewed and modified

processes in purchasing, inventory control, and production planning

departments to ensure accuracy. Developed overhead allocation rates based

on appropriate cost drivers. Reviewed and updated bills of material to

ensure accuracy. Analyzed purchase price, labor, and usage variances.

Coordinated inventory cycle counts and developed strategies to reduce

shrinkage. Conducted feasibility studies for new product development.

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EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ.

BSBA in Accounting. May 2000. GPA 3.82

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

1987 -1991, Business Administration

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