Jessica Lynn Spera
email: ********@***.***
cell: 623-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An intelligent, high energy and motivated individual with enthusiasm, initiative, good judgment and
excellent interpersonal skills. Professional Accounting/Human Resource experience includes 10 years in
business accounting, account management, vendor relations, customer service and resource
development.
Achievements: Managing C&S Tool & Mold, Inc. for five years in all corporate administrative matters
and accounting/HR issues.
Expert Knowledge: Peachtree Accounting Software (12 yrs), Excel, Outlook Express, MS Word,
Forefront, MAS 90/200, ADP Payroll systems and Paychex.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
True Value Hardware Sun City West, AZ January 2010 Current
Accounting Manager
Responsible for all Hr and Accounting matters for five True Value Hardware stores.
•Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Collections, Tax Reporting, Vendor Relations and Customer
Service
•ADP Payroll for 100+ employees
•Administer insurance plans and lead open enrollment.
•In charge of Cash and check deposits
•Bank Reconciliations for 2 Accounts
Diamond Auto Glass, Inc. Phoenix, AZ July 2005 December 2009
Controller – HR Director
Responsible for managing all corporate office matters, accounting/HR issues and employee payroll.
Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Collections, Tax Reporting, Vendor Relations and
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Customer Service
Collections: Trained employees on our business process and achieved success with bringing all
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collection accounts current in fiscal year.
In charge of retail promotion relationship with Omaha Steakhouse.
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Achieved success in developing relationships with internal and external customers to drive sales
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activities and joint partnerships with Diamond Auto Glass vendors.
•Billing all jobs to customers or EDI Invoices to insurance companies.
Horizon Carbide Tool, Inc.______Tempe, AZ May 2004 May 2005
Controller – Accounting Director
Responsible for all accounting decisions and vendor relationships. Decisions made with excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Collections, Tax Reporting, Vendor Relations and
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Customer Service.
Trained, managed, motivated and mentored new hires in Phoenix, AZ office.
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Excelled at developing relationships and being a team player.
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Implementation of payment plans credit card transactions and ability to bring accts current.
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Hunter Contracting______Gilbert, Arizona April 2003 May 2004
Responsible for accounts payable department, cutting checks, and managing front reception office. I
also filled in for front receptionist answering 11 multi line phone systems.
•Accounts Payable department/Lien Waivers
•Cut Voucher checks
•Processed Employee Garnishment Payments
•Assisted New hires with paperwork for Accounting Department
C&S Tool & Mold, Inc._______Carol Stream, IL____________June 1998 April 2003
Accounting and Office Manager
Responsible for accounting decisions, job costing, employee benefits, payroll, collections and all
AR/AP duties.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, plan proactively and execute on our business plan.
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Completed all quarterly and fiscal year end reporting/tax statements.
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Developed relationships with key suppliers/vendors.
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Worked with Wardy & Davis, LLP – Rated Top 10 in Chicago Business Magazine.
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EDUCATION
Elmhurst College Elmhurst, Illinois
1997 1998
Business Management & Accounting
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Elementary Education courses
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General course studies
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
College of DuPage – Wheaton, IL
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MS Excel/Word master courses
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