Accounting Manager

Ellen K Dempsey, CPA **** S. Creekway Ct, Gahanna

OH 43230

Phone: 614-***-****

*********@***.***

I am a CPA with extensive experience in setting up and directing accounting

departments, system reviews and financial reporting for large and small

companies. Expertise includes knowledge in start up businesses, financial &

tax reporting, payroll preparation, automated general ledger accounting

systems and staff training.

Professional Experience

2012 to Current

Sanese Services, Inc. - Columbus, Ohio - Controller

- Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities for

accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing,

collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed assets

records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, etc.

- Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all

transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits,

controls and checks across all departments.

- Preparation of monthly financial statements and related footnotes.

- Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of

Accounting to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought

after department goal.

- Preparation of workpapers supporting the annual tax return.

- Coordinate the preparation of tax returns and audit with outside

CPA firm.

- Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review

of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting

records are maintained.

- Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and

maximize the return on any excess cash balances.

- Strong knowledge of GAAP.

- Proficient with ERP applications, Microsoft Word and Excel.

2010 to 2012

QSCC - Dublin Ohio - Controller / Sr. Manager of Revenue & Tax

- Prepare, examine and analyze accurate and timely monthly

consolidated financial statements for US and Canadian entities.

- Prepare variance analysis and reconciliation of accounts.

- Monitor and preparation of forecast and budgets

- Supervise and manage 6 direct reports

- Instrumental in developing accounting department and internal

controls for start-up company with assets that exceed $19M

- Responsible for developing new revenue sources for both US &

Canadian businesses

- Coordinate and supervise annual audit with outside auditors

- Responsible for credit reviews on clients

- Manage bi-weekly payroll and associated tax returns for up to 75

employees

- Responsible for all corporate, state and city tax returns -

including Sales & Use tax

- Monitor corporate investments and fixed assets

- Presentation of Financial statements to Board of Directors on a

monthly basis

- Develop and monitor accounting department bonus objectives

- Work with HR department to monitor benefits, 401k plans, & employee

Deferred Compensation plan.

- Prepare special reports and presentations as needed

- Experience with Great Plains and QuickBooks accounting software

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Ellen K Dempsey - Resume - Con't

2000 to 2010

RCS Enterprises, Inc. - Columbus Ohio - Controller

- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and financial

statements for accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting

and procedural standards

- Manage a staff of 8 people to assure tasks are being completed

- Report directly to owner regarding financial information and

findings

- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, and

obligations, to project future revenue and expenses

- Prepare biweekly payroll and all related tax returns for 60

employee's

- Prepared end of year Corporate Tax returns and statements

- Restructured invoicing procedures and increased payment turn around

time by 20%

- Reduced company COGS 28% by implementing stronger controls on

purchasing and expenses

- Secured financing for equipment, vehicles and operating cash for

owner

- Lead a team of associates - includes monitoring and developing

goals.

- In charge of hiring and firing all departments within this

organization

- Review profitability of jobs and departments with executive team.

- Restructured commissions, bonus items and pay so that it not only

increased the company's bottom line but it increased productivity

by the employee(s) as well

- Implemented and designed the Company Policy manual for the owner

1993 to 2000

Whalen & Company, CPA. Worthington, Ohio - Corporate Accountant

- Preparing monthly financial statements ensuring results comply with

generally accepted accounting principles.

- Analyzing financial statements with owners/management to help them

understand their business, how it is being run, and making changes

as needed to increase profit and productivity.

- Light auditing experience.

- Leadership role in implementing a new client base working with a

nationally known QSR franchise restaurant and their franchisee's.

- Development of new business clients - Increased my client base 45%

within 4 years.

- Secured financing for equipment, vehicles and cash for my business

owners.

- Working with my clients in implementing procedures to help reduce

expenses and increase revenue.

- Tax planning and preparation of Corporate and Individual Income Tax

returns.

- Liaison between client and IRS and or other reporting agencies -

working out issues on behalf of my clients.

- Cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize

the return on any excess cash balances.

- Monthly, quarterly and yearly preparation of budgets and forecasts.

- Special projects as requested.

Education References

Franklin University, BS, Accounting

GPA 3.7 Available upon request

CPA - Ohio #35098

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