Accounts Payable Quality Control
Resume:
EILEEN R. BLANKE
Cicero, IN 46034
Home 317-***-****
***********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY Proven Accounting professional with over twenty-five years experience with some of the
largest governmental entities in the State of Indiana which includes 15 years of supervision
and training of staff in the area of:
Audit Planning,
Accounts payable,
Accounts Receivable,
Payroll,
Fixed Assets,
Financial reporting,
General ledger, Debt and Investments
Comprehensive financial statements,
Planning, forecasting, information systems,
Implementation of new GASB pronouncements timely and efficiently.
I am a proven performer and have consistently been recognized as one who delivers results on or ahead of
schedule and on or below budget.
EXPERIENCE
1983-2010 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS
1998-2010 Auditor/Field Examiner (promoted from Level 2 to Level 1 – 1998) Indianapolis, IN
Senior level management role that oversaw the auditing of governmental units throughout the state of
Indiana. Duties included: Lead role on large, key accounts or sensitive agencies. Supervisory
responsibilities over multiple audit teams, as well as final reviewer of audit team’s work.
Promoted to Field Auditors’ highest ranking position.
• Was involved on the audits of all seven state supported universities.
• Widely recognized for ability to drive consensus for strategic planning among university
staff.
• Supervised staff in areas of new GASB Implementations, Accounts Payable, Accounts
receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Investments
Accomplishments
• Developed and installed audit tool for compliance with Student Financial Aid regulations.
• Appointed to Internal Peer Review Committee that worked with senior management to
create an efficient process to streamline the review internal workpapers and while improving the
quality control review by outside peer review teams.
• Ball State University
o Led the team resulting in the certification of financial statements and federal assistance audit.
o Facilitated the roll out of new Statements on Auditing Standards 102-112 (Risk Assessment)
• Ivy Tech Community College
o Led team in the successful completion of the financial statements & federal assistance audit.
o Was on the forefront of the first units of government to implement Governmental Accounting Standards Board
34 – New Financial Statement Model, including Management Discussion and Analysis.
Auditor/Field Examiner (promoted from Level 3 to Level 2 – 1988) Indianapolis, IN & Crown Point, IN
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EILEEN R. BLANKE
1109 Half Moon Lane
Cicero, IN 46034
Home 317-***-****
***********@*****.***
Management level role that included leading audit teams, coaching team members to develop skills and
confidence in their ability to examine work processes, create solutions, and measure improvements.
Gained reputation for developer of talent.
• Prepared audit plans for audit teams,
• Led audits of smaller accounts or agencies.
• 1988-1998 Auditor/Field Examiner Level 2 (cont.) Indianapolis, IN & Crown Point, IN
• Assisted units with preparation of monthly bank reconciliations; classification of Investments and
activity;
• Computation of Accounts Receivable/Payable, including review of billings and customer accounts;
• Calculation of payables for Salaries, Interest, Compensated Absences, and Debt (with amortization
schedules); Verification and classification of Inventory and Capital Assets, including computing
Depreciation and Construction in Progress; capturing Prepaid Items and Deferred Assets;
• Reviewed Payroll for timely submission of taxes; recomputed tax returns;
• Analyzed all Expense categories to ensure within budget and in compliance;
• Traced General Ledger entries for accuracy;
• Evaluated basic IT functions.
• Supervised staff in areas of new GASB Implementations, Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable,
Fixed Assets, Payroll, Investments
Accomplishments
• Recognized for superior performance at the Field Examiner level. Promoted to role with more
responsibility and accountability
• Granted the lead auditor role for hospital and local units of government audits. Transferred to
Indianapolis office in 1992 to expand the breadth or audit work and scale of audit accounts.
• Often took leadership responsibility for employees of the audited organization.
• Key Accounts audited include:
o Indianapolis - Marion County Public Library
o Hancock Community Hospital
o Madison County Government
o Special Audit of Delinquent Taxes in Lake County Auditor’s Office
o Special Audit of Welfare Fraud
o Lake County
o School City of Hammond
o Porter County
o Calumet Township
o North Township
o City of Valparaiso
o Town of Highland
o Crown Point Community Schools
Auditor/Field Examiner (started career as Level 3) Crown Point, IN
Entry level external state auditor charged with the duty to verify the accuracy and authenticity of the
financial records for state and local units of government.
• Provided leadership/supervision on all audit teams consisting of at least two employees for university,
hospital and local units of government audits.
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EILEEN R. BLANKE
1109 Half Moon Lane
Cicero, IN 46034
Home 317-***-****
***********@*****.***
• Recognized for efforts to implement new processes to improve quality and reduce time budgets.
• Key Accounts audited include:
o Gary Municipal Airport
o City of Hammond Marina
o City of Michigan City
o City of Gary
o City of East Chicago
o City of Hammond
EDUCATION
1979-1983 MANCHESTER College North Manchester, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
- WOMEN’S VARSITY TRACK TEAM
Training
ANNUALLY COMPLETE FORTY HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN
CERTIFICATIONS
PERSONAL
What Others Say…
• "She is an incredibly hard worker!"
• "Listens to what others have to say."
• "She's very loyal, sticks with it until it gets done."
Volunteer Efforts
• Past President of the Women’s Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Hamilton Heights and Crown Point Soccer Youth Soccer Organization
• Girl Scouts of America Volunteer
References furnished upon request
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