KERRI MCLAUGHLIN, MBA

*** **** **** ****** ******, Ohio 43326 h: 419-***-**** c:

419-***-**** abg3kb@r.postjobfree.com

Offering Proven Skills in the Areas of:

Soundly Managing Accounting Procedures

Maintaining Accuracy and Completeness of Records and Reports

Reviewing, Validating, and Reconciling Transactions in High-Volume

Environments

Diligent, detail-oriented accounting professional with solid experience and

knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the proven ability to

implement internal controls to mitigate organizational exposure. Maintained

complete and accurate financial records, produced financial statements, and

prepared journal entries, GAAP conversions, and tax reports. Possess a

bachelor's degree in accounting coupled with a master of business

administration degree in organizational leadership and accounting. Strong

technical proficiency.

Professional strengths include:

Corporate Finance Audit Preparation

Accounts Receivable Payroll / Accounts Payable

Financial Reporting & Analysis MS Office Suite, Lotus, & Great Plains

experience & ACHIEVEMENTS

AUDITOR OF STATE, Bucyrus, Ohio 2007 - present

Project Accountant

Prepare GAAP conversions, journal entries, and financial statements for

municipal and institutional clients throughout Northeast Ohio, working

onsite to complete comprehensive reviews and prepare for clean audits.

Uncover and correct discrepancies and errors with the potential to hinder

the possibility of violation-free audits. Facilitate communications with

client-side representatives including county treasurers and department

heads. Organize work areas at client sites to maximize efficiencies and

effectiveness during multi-week and multi-month assignments.

. Research, acquire, and review all information needed to draft

financial statements, ensuring transactions are posted to

appropriate funds and all revenues are allocated accurately.

. Perform autonomously during the first two weeks of a client

engagement, teaming then with a supervisor to complete final data

collection and compilation activities.

. Recognized on performance review for neatly prepared work,

outstanding organizational skills, a desire to learn, and the

willingness to do whatever is asked.

GOLDEN GIANT BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC., Kenton, Ohio 2001 - 2005

Accounting Clerk

Managed accounts payables and receivables, job costing, and payroll

processing for this manufacturer of steel buildings working on high-

dollar projects, some of which exceeded $1 million. Prepared invoices,

verified and posted payments, and maximized cash flow through attentive

management of A/P and A/R.

. Compiled material cost estimates based on project plans, handling

all material billing by verifying delivery status with vendor and

construction progress with crews.

. Dramatically improved the job costing process by ensuring up-to-

date tracking, maintenance of current accounts, and a focus on

positively impacting cash flow.

STOOPS FREIGHTLINER, Lima, Ohio 2000 - 2001

Staff Accountant

Calculated sales commissions for a team of sales representatives selling

high-dollar medium and heavy duty trucks. Prepared deposits and created

journal entries to remove sold units from inventory and maintain 100%

accurate, up-to-date books. Created an efficient office environment with

sound financial tracking.

. Revamped month-end procedures by tracking and completing close

processes on a daily basis, whereby predecessor waited until the

last day of the month to start any month-end close transactions.

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experience & ACHIEVEMENTS - CONTINUED

HBD INDUSTRIES, INC., Bellefontaine, Ohio 1998 - 2000

Accounting/Payroll Analyst

Processed bi-weekly payroll for 100 employees including calculating

payments and deductions, reporting and reconciling payroll, and preparing

tax filings and reporting. Collected financial data from five plants to

develop consolidated daily cash and sales reports and reconcile bank

accounts. Prepared and transmitted state and federal tax payments.

. Conducted accounting procedures in compliance with established

internal controls, demonstrating strong knowledge of state and

federal payroll regulations and reporting requirements.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF UNION COUNTY, Marysville, Ohio 1996 - 1998

Accounts Payable Clerk

Reviewed, validated, and processed invoices for both the hospital and

nursing home, working in concert with a part-time AP Clerk to manage this

extremely high-volume setting. Ran activity reports to track payables and

reconcile multiple bank accounts. Prepared and processed weekly payables

checks.

. Maintained "current" status by proactively resolving any

discrepancies with vendors, responding to payment inquiries, and

ensuring on-time completion of AP processes.

Additional experience:

Substitute Teacher - Kenton City Schools, Kenton, Ohio (2006-2007)

. Provided support to K-12 classrooms, facilitating continuity by

following established lesson plans.

Tax Assistant - Katrina Hughes-Collins, CPA, Kenton, Ohio (2006)

. Collected information for personal and business returns and

assisted with administrative functions.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio

Master of Business Administration: Focus in Organizational Leadership &

Accounting - 2007

Academic Honors: 4.0 Grade Point Average

Bachelor of Science: Major in Accounting - 1996

Academic Honors: Academic Scholarship, Dean's List All Semesters, & 3.75

Grade Point Average

Associate of Applied Business: Major in Accounting - 1993

Academic Honors: Dean's List All Quarters, & 3.75 Grade Point Average

Professional Development

Hardin Leadership - 2005

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