Management Accounts Payable

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Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S P R O F I L E

Dynamic Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of management accounting and

financial management. Consistently promoted to financial leadership roles due to stellar business and finance

expertise. Proven success in streamlining financial processes, introducing process improvements, and implementing

technology solutions.

Skilled in financial stewardship with proven skills in directing financial responsibilities

and management accounting initiatives.

Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management

Financial Analysis & Variance Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting

Tax Reporting Technology Enhancements

General Ledger Activity Cost Accounting

Human Resources Management Staff Supervision & Training

P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

HOME ACCESS HEALTH CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL (2012 2013)

Controller

Reorganized and implemented streamlined accounts payable processes including hiring and training of personnel.

Refined processes and reporting to facilitate inventory purchasing and management.

• Performed general ledger activity including account analysis, account reconciliation, journal entry

preparation, and closing.

• Executed all aspects of payroll processing utilizing payroll services provider.

• Enhanced internally generated reporting to improve presentation and refine reporting results.

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL (2009 2011)

Student BSBA – Accounting Major

Accepted into and completed rigorous curriculum standards established for the Walter E. Heller College of

Business. Coursework included International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), GAAP, financial,

management and cost accounting, auditing, and sustainability.

• Achieved Dean’s list for all semesters attended

• Inducted into Franklin Honors Society upon graduation

WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS/ENGINEERS, INC., Elgin, IL (2008 – 2009)

Project Accountant

Handled accounts payable and financial reporting duties. Administered customer billing and payment history.

Reviewed and approved expense reports as well as timesheet submittals.

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P AG E 2 O F 2

Maintained full responsibility for financial duties within the San Francisco, CA and Denver, CO divisional

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offices.

Managed project records and ensured the financial integrity of all data.

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MARKING SPECIALISTS GROUP, Arlington Heights, IL (2001 – 2008)

Accounting and Finance Manager

Directed financial stewardship, controllership, and cash flow management. Developed accurate and reliable

financial statements that aided in business decision making.

• Executed general ledger activity including account analysis, account reconciliation, journal entry

preparation, and closing.

• Reviewed and reconciled month end job cost variance and posted necessary adjustments for WIP and

Inventory.

• Presided over the conduct of annual physical inventory.

• Drafted annual corporate budget and integrated departmental reporting for monthly review of

performance.

• Performed human resources tasks including employee relations, performance management, benefits

programs, and personnel administration.

• Established credit policies and directed collections efforts.

• Appointed as the lead auditor for ISO 9002 certification and managed the successful upgrade to ISO

9001:2000 certification.

• Directed IT planning and implementation while serving as the system administrator.

• Managed reporting requirements for the company’s line of credit.

• Supervised accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Prepared and filed sales and use tax returns.

• Handled payroll and financial analysis.

• Spearheaded the administration of the 401(k) plan.

• Facilitated communications between the attorney and owner for legal issues including patent and

trademark filings and drafting of confidentiality agreements.

KARNES MUSIC COMPANY, Itasca, IL (1998 – 2001)

Controller

Executed all aspects of controllership, financial management, accounting, and cash flow management.

Spearheaded the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Prepared and filed monthly

sales tax returns. Reconciled all records related to floor plan financing.

• Led efforts to develop and implement accounting procedures that complied with GAAP standards.

• Directed accounting functions involving general ledger activity, accounts receivable, accounts payable,

payroll, and budget management.

• Served as a key member of the management team charged with process improvement and executive

leadership.

E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting (with honors) 2011

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Schaumburg, Illinois

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Macola, Made2Manage ERP, Deltek

Vision and Great Plaines

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