Manager Accounting

D EBORA H H OR TON

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Summary

A competent Accountant with more than twenty years of experience.

P roven ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies. Strong planning

a nd organizational skills resulted in a signif icant improvement in

f inancial controls. Proactive approach evident in the implementation of

more efficient computerized systems. Strong analytical and financial

reporting skills. A dedicated worker focused on improving financial

performance.

Experience

6/2011-Present

Accounting Manager / Office Manager T ransnational Logistics

Set up the company and their Chart of Accounts using QuickBooks

Set up all A/P, A/R, Employee, Vendor and Supplier accounts within QuickBooks

I am comfortable working with the General Ledger

I am well versed in making journal entries to post to accounts

Generated all financial reports: Balance Sheet, P/L and Budgeting Reports

Tracked and reported on aged payables and receivables

Prepared and submit ted all Federal and State income, licensing and payroll reports and

deposits

Made bank deposits, withdrawals and cash needs projections

Did all bank and accounts reconciliations

Researched and resolved all A/P and A/R discrepancies

Complete month end closing

Assist with budget preparation

Dispatch company and owner operators on both import and domestic freight. Audit log books

p repare safety meetings, Hiring new drivers and owner operators. Prepare rate quotes.

Follow up with customers resolve any problems that may arise in professional and timely

manner. Review invoicing to insure all accessorial charges have been billed. Work closely with

t he CEO to help improve daily operations. Work closely in getting back hauls for domestic

loads, Dispatch company drivers and owner operators. Work with customs and brokers on

i mports. Monitor daily expenses such as fuel, tolls, and repairs.

05/2006-6/2011

Accounting Manager 05/26-10/09 Warehouse Manager 10/9- 6/11 A ndrea Baskets

Perform bookkeeping for all financial transactions

I am comfortable working with the General Ledger

I am well versed in making journal entries to post to accounts

Generated all financial reports: Balance Sheet, P/L and Budgeting Reports

Tracked and reported on aged payables and receivables

Prepared and submitted all Federal and State income, licensing and payroll reports and deposits

Processed and issued all payroll check. Both hourly, Salary and commissions

Issued the employee’s their W2 forms

Made bank deposits, withdrawals and cash needs projections

Did all bank and accounts reconciliations

Researched and resolved all A/P and A/R discrepancies

Implemented new software program

Generated and reconciled monthly consignment reports

Responsible for all billing, credit and collection for the company

Coordinate incoming and outgoing stock and logistics. Monitor stock levels and carry out periodic

i nventory, Supervise up to 30 staff members. Including preparing weekly schedules and employee

evaluations, Interview prospective employees and train new staff members. Liaise of all parties

i nvolved in import and domestic movement of stock including AQIS, customs, and transportation

companies. Record all stock movement and record in database and prepare regular reports.

M anage warehouse costing, budgeting, and forecasting, Implement a new inventory storage

system.

09/2001-4/2006

Cost Accountant Well Stream International

Excellent knowledge of manufacturing cost processes, SAP and financial statements

with experience in accounts standards preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls

Proven ability to synthesize complex data and information into meaningful outtakes

Superior interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

Ability to communicate cost and financial information across the business

Strong systems knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications

Proficient in Excel, Access, Power Point, and MS word, software programs

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compiled data to determine costs of business activities.

Administered raw material purchases, inventory, and labor; analyzed data obtained and records results.

Maintained a combination of cost accounting systems; prepared journal entries and reconciled ledger

accounts.

Allocated costs and prepared reports on labor, tools, reduction and other operating expenses.

Analyzed changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, and services provided.

Analyzed authentic manufacturing costs and prepared monthly report to compare regular costs to actual

output costs. weekly schedules and employee evaluations, Interview prospective employees and

t rain new staff members. Liaise of all parties involved

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Education

9/81- 6/85 BS Accounting Management, U niversity of Arkansas

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