Sally Williamson

*** *********** **** / *********, *** York 12529

518-***-**** H

acvxjj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accounting professional with strong technical, organizational, accounting and computer skills and a strong work ethic and pride in personal performance. Been successful in taking the lead to improve/streamline work flow processes and to train and keep staff focused on these processes. Have shown a consistent and steady nature, thru very grueling, stressful, and time sensitive financial statement processes. Possess the ability to work independently or as an integral part of a team to accomplish objectives.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

ORACLE (ll SI) - ADI - Business Objects - Mass 500 - FAS Best Software - Crystal

2007 Microsoft office - Power Point - Word - Excel (2007 pivot tables’ look), Streesmart

EDUCATION

SUNY @ Albany, NY BS Accounting

TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT (10 YEARS)

Maintained balances and detail on restricted accounts in the GL and restricted bank accounts

Monitored & managed daily cash flow balances. Direct AP Manager on weekly disbursements. Prepare transfers based on cash needs, making sure weekly net payroll and payroll tax disbursement obligations were adequately funded.

Improved significantly the 30-60 day cash flow projections for the operating bank accounts. Worked with the AR Dept to forecast collections activity trends.

Developed cash management modules and schedules for over 10 bank accounts.

Managed $50 million line of credit including cash controls, funding, disbursements and transfers.

Oversaw pension funding and endowment requirements as well as pay down and borrowing from the LOC.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION (20+ YEARS)

Participated in monthly North American financial statement review and global consolidation highlighting actuals to budget forecast. Investigate any swings in trend and footnote findings.

Generated monthly allocations for depreciation, insurance, utilities and fringe.

Created monthly overhead and contract variance entries.

Maintained and reconciled fixed asset schedules, CIP and Gain/Loss.

Reconciled and created monthly entries for endowment, LOC, prepaids, accruals, A/R, 10 banking accounts, school purchase of services.

Prepared Bank reconciliations for Payroll and Operating accounts.

Analyzed prepaids, accruals and plant assets.

COST ACCOUNTING (4 YEARS)

Analyzed reports of Work-in-Process (WIP)

Prepared trial cost estimates for manufacturing as well as for research and development.

Wrote work flow papers on obtaining cost of raw materials used.

Prepared month end comparison of fixed overhead costs by categories

Maintained cost category work papers for budget and standards.

Researched variances on product pricing.

LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATIVE

Supported VP of Finance in annual audit with preparation of supporting schedules.

Coordinated the collection and timely review of account reconciliations, including monthly consolidation worksheet accurals and prepaids.

Supervised payroll administrator and accounts payable.

Implemented and maintained the FAS Best Software Program Fixed Asset Sub ledger with monthly reconciliations to the general ledger. Organized and performed on site physical inventory of fixed assets. Generated tax schedules for annual audit and tax returns for three entities with assets in excess of $23 million.

Reviewed accounts payable vouchers for accuracy and proper GL coding.

Assisted VP of Operations in establishing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with banking regulations.

IMPROVE/STREAMLINE WORK FLOW PROCESSES

Identified procedural weaknesses by researching employee’s workflow processes and prepare recommendations to improve efficiency and increase productivity.

Researched better data management thru my advanced computer software proficiency, including a strong working knowledge of formulas.

Developed Business Objects Report for royalty trademark agreements and managed those agreements with summaries and configuration of payments with minimum agreement requirements (annual royalties in excess of $8 million).

Increased efficiency and promote timely completion of reconciliations by exploiting data export features and other unused methods.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Office Accountant. – Pine Plains Tractor & Equip, Pine Plains, NY (01/15 to 03/16)

Farm Equipment Dealer specializing in sales of New Holland, Kioti and service in farm and construction equipment.

Contracts Administrator – A. Colarusso & Sons, Hudson, NY (06/11 to 09/14)

A. Colarusso & Sons is family owned business. There are four divisions: Black Top, Quarry, Sand & Gravel and Hearvy Highway & Bridge Construction.

Financial Reporting Accountant BFCSY, Canaan, NY (12/08 to 08/10)

Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth is a statewide, nonprofit social service organization that work with “at risk” children and their families. The agency has nine regional and district offices around the state, as well as, additional satellite location that assist more than 3,000 children statewide in Foster Care, Residential & Intensive Treatment, Secure and Non-Secure Detention.

Operations Analyst The Bank of Greene County, Catskill, NY (9/07 to 12/08)

The Bank of Greene County is a community based financial institution with eleven branches

Cost Accountant Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., Lee, MA (10/06 – 8/07)

Schweitzer-Maduit is a $500 million independent public company and trades on the NYSE. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. manufactures and sells paper and reconstituted tobacco products to the tobacco industry as well as specialized paper products for use in other applications.

Sr. Accountant Kaz Inc., Hudson, NY (7/99 - 7/06)

Kaz is a $425 million privately held company that manufactures and distributes Home Health Care, Home Environment and Lawn & Garden products to mass retailers and chain drug stores. The company has experienced rapid growth (from $45 million in 1998) through acquisitions and brand development. Current brands include Vicks, Honeywell and Sesame Street Workshop through licensing arrangements

Accountant CAE Screenplates Inc., Glens Falls, NY (11/94 – 05/98)

Leading manufacturer of screen plate for filtration systems. Major accounts included Philip Morris, Heinz and Finch, Pruyn & Co., Inc.

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