Manager Accounting
Resume:
Cheryl A. Steele
PO Box ****
Denver, CO *****
**********@*******.***
Seeking a new and challenging accountants' position. Where I may utilize my
general accounting and extensive accounts receivable and general ledger
knowledge to enhance both company and client relations. Well organized;
detailed oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exercises exceptional judgment and have excellent time management skills;
ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and have the capacity
to work well alone or as part of a team. Ten plus years accounting and
bookkeeping experience in conjunction with fifteen years managerial
experience in accounting, retail and hospitality industries.
Work Experience:
Palo Alto: Denver, CO 2008-2012
Staff Accountant
Primarily responsible for multi-state payroll and accounts payable bank and
general ledger account reconciliations. Maintenance of the line of credit
spreadsheets and the posting of the month end journal entries to the
general ledger.
Financial Recruiting Partners: Denver, CO 2007-2008
Staff Accountant
Performed contract accounting work for Denver Metro based businesses.
Primary responsibilities included weekly and month-end journal entries, G/L
account and multiple bank account reconciliations. Weekly A/P entry and
check runs for several properties. Prepared reports for gross rental losses
and other accounting reports as needed, along with filing of state sales
and property taxes.
Poppies Restaurant; Denver, CO 2005-2007
Assistant Manager / Payroll / Human Resources
Responsible for front of the house operations; including hiring and
training of employees, scheduling, monies, inventory and the nightly close.
Maintain and ensure employee work files contain all the imperative
information as required by state and federal law. Accountable for the bi-
weekly payroll for 60 employees. Updated and streamlined the employee-
training manual along with simplifying and correcting errors in the payroll
process. Created a more cohesive work environment through encouraging
teamwork and employee mentoring. Established an excellent relationship with
existing clientele and created new clientele through the ability to openly
communicate with people.
Impact Promotional Publishing; Dunedin, FL 2000-2004
Account Receivable Manager / Staff Accountant
Oversaw all A/R activities, from inception of orders and contracts through
the final invoicing of the clients and collections of past due accounts.
Streamlined and updated departmental polices and procedures; resulting in
an increase of billable products and a decrease in the aged receivables.
Reviewed all invoice batches for proper G/L account and sub-account
posting. Assessed all cash and credit card applications to ensure proper
period posting. Reconciled and maintained customer accounts, bank accounts,
pending orders and accounts receivable. Executed the month end close
relating to the accounts receivable and participated in the monthly close
of the G/L. Mentored existing and new employees to excel in their current
position and graduate into a position of higher responsibility.
O'Charley's; Lexington, KY 1995-1999
Trainer / Floor Supervisor
Worked both front and back of the house. Provided management and employee
training. Ensured product quality and customer relations.
Embry's; Lexington, KY 1990-1993
Assistant Store Manager
Assisted with the day-to-day operations; including opening and closing of
the store, employee scheduling and reconciliation of the daily credit card
and cash receipts. Established departmental sales goals, forecasted labor
needs and provided employee training.
Body Boutique; Lexington, KY 1989-1992
Owner / Manager
Performed all aspects of the day-to-day operations. Maintained the accounts
receivable and payable along with the processing of payroll. Purchased
inventory and maintained client relations.
Robert Steele Contractor; Lexington, KY 1989-1993
Bookkeeper
Maintained all business records, including receivables and payables.
Reconciled bank statements and prepared all documents for transfer to a CPA
for tax filing.
Education:
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Bachelors Degree in Finance
Related Training:
Exceptional comprehension of the Solomon Accounting Software
Intermediate level skills utilizing both Yardi and Great Plains Accounting
Software
Goldmine
Participated in several seminars relating to the accounts receivable
collections and inter-employee and client relations.
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