FRIEDA H. VETTER
**** ****** ***** ****, ******* Beach, Fl 33472
(H) 561-***-**** (C) 561-***-****
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 2010 – Present Volunteer
Under the direction of the Associate Manager, provides assistance for fundraising activities including
contacting donors and ensuring that pledges were recorded. Assists in the execution of special events.
Works with all levels of management and performs other duties as assigned.
THE PANTRY OF BROWARD, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 2010 - Present Volunteer
Assist in the allocation of the food collected, answering telephones, and other tasks.
MIAMI DOLPHINS SPECIAL TEAMS, Miami Gardens, FL 2010 - Present Volunteer
Assist in a variety of volunteer tasks, fundraisers, events, functions throughout South Florida
UNITED WAY, Boynton Beach, FL 2011-Present Volunteer Tax
Preparer
Volunteered with the VITA program to prepare free income tax returns .
SWIM’FUN, Greenacres, FL 2008 – 06/30/11 Accountant
Using Quickbooks responsible for the processing, collection, and billing; preparation of estimates;
reconciliation of bank statements.
MACYS, Boynton Beach, FL 2009 - 2010 Sales Associate
Seasonal floater; assisted in restocking; opened and closed register in line with their procedures.
FROEHLICH & DELARUA CPA FIRM, Wellington, FL 2004-2008 Senior Accountant
Using Creative Solutions reconciled bank statements, preparation of trial balances, financials; sales tax,
payroll tax payments and its electronic payments; preparation of 940, 941, UCT6 quarterly reports;
preparation of W2 its W3, 1099 its 1096, 941; preparation of individual and corporate tax returns.
FLORIDA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Delray Beach, FL 2004-2004 Senior Clerk
Processed and set up appointments. Collected and recorded co-payments and fees received.
H&R BLOCK, Delray Beach, FL 2001 – 2004 Tax Specialist
Prepared federal tax returns. Assisted in the operation of the cash register to process payments.
• Recipient of 2002 Five Star Award Pin for outstanding performance.
MOTOROLA, INC., Boynton Beach, FL 1994 – 2003 Staff/Distribution Accountant
Responsible for all cash accounting and reconciliation duties to bank records. Participated in the month
end close process and the preparation of financial statements. Responsible for processing and posting
journal entries and all general ledger activities to Oracle. Maintain integrity between company operating
system (GPOE) and accounting system (ORACLE) to include routine reconciliations to ensure both
systems remain in balance. Served as back up for Mexico and Canada Staff Accountants.
Managed all Paging accounts receivables and cash accounts for North America Division (monthly
receivables of over $275M), and Latin America Division (monthly receivables of over $90M). Supported
the division collection, sales analysis and customer promotional programs. Conducted operational and
financial audits for various groups within Finance; developed audit programs and tested/reviewed
procedures and systems in order to evaluate processes, researching technical issues relevant to company
policies; documented/updated procedures for new processes; summarized findings and recommendations
to communicate re results to management.
• Saved company $7M lawsuit by researching five years of sales register and commission records paid to
international independent salesperson.
• Resolved six years of outstanding reserves for expatriate expenses by thorough analysis of financial
records.
• Played key role in passing first corporate audit in four years by reconciling unbalanced aged cash and
receivable ledgers.
• Created new reporting and operating procedures for Distribution Accounting.
• Assisted in training of staff on new Oracle General Ledger System and account structure.
• Reviewed and maintained control of inventory maintained at freight forwarder.
• Prepared monthly journal entries and reserves for bad debts.
• Assisted in yearly inventory of paging parts.
• Worked in conjunction with Marketing and Sales to establish financial objectives and reporting for
customer promotional programs.
Credit/Cash Analyst
Managed a portfolio, consisting of about 85 customers, coordinating new shipments, payments, and credit
holds. Maintained and reconciled cash accounts with $90M monthly activity. Resolved customer issues,
and concerns regarding account and order status.
• Decreased collection cycle time 75% by collecting funds due through verbal and/or written
communications.
• Obtained and analyzed credit and trade references and D&B reports to determine credit worthiness.
• Presented Letter of Credit for collections per guidelines. Interfaced with banks to ensure payment.
• Performed interest analysis for insured customers.
• Managed cash function with responsibility for application of wire transfers and unapplied checks.
• Interfaced with Banks and Corporate Treasury Department on all divisional cash issues.
Cash Management
Administered cash receivables averaging $90M for Latin America Paging and intercompany portfolios.
Applied cash received to customer accounts using global database creating factory orders and billing
statements and Oracle for general ledger activity. Directed expatriate personnel to resolve Latin
American, Asian and European customer/account issues. Researched and analyzed problems and
reallocated funds appropriately. Performed interdivisional, inter company and general ledger cash transfer
and applications.
ROBERT HALF ACCOUNT TEMPS, West Palm Beach, FL 1993 – 1994
CAREER TEMPS, Boca Raton, FL
KERNS, MELLOY & ASSOCIATES, New York, NY Project Manager
Assigned to direct in state and out of state projects with between 20 to 70 consultants. Managed project
cost and work flow responsibilities. Approved and prepared reports for reimbursement of incidental
employee expenses. Prepared monthly cash flow on project and determined staffing needs were on target.
Interfaced with clients on all issues related to project and its expectations.
PRUDENTIAL BACHE SECURITIES, New York, NY Supervisor,
Aged Receivables
Supervised staff of 18; coordinated special projects.
CHEMICAL BANK, New York, NY Supervisor, Corporate
Actions
Supervised staff of 15; managed mergers, acquisitions, stocks dividends, dividend reinvestment plans and
mutual funds.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, New York, NY Internal Auditor, Trust and Corporate Trust
Operations
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
AA Accounting, County College of Morris
ISO Auditor Certification, Motorola University
Tax Preparer Certification, H&R Block
CORPORATE TRAINING
Over 600 hours of Business Corporate Training:
ISO TL9000 Audit MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint Six Sigma
Oracle IMS Systems MS Outlook