Accounts Payable Accounting
Resume:
Mary E. Miller
W**** Long Court
Appleton, Wisconsin 54914
************@***.**.***
CAREER SUMMARY
A results-oriented Accounting professional with significant experience in both non-profit and for-profit
organizations. Strong accomplishments in strategic budget planning, monthly and annual reporting,
staff leadership and development and ensuring organizations comply with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. Diverse background in long term care, housing, hospice and home care.
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational and problem solving skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Paul Elder Services, Inc., Kaukauna, Wisconsin 03/00 - 06/11
A Not-for-Profit long term care facility including assisted living and hospice services.
Chief Financial Officer
Reporting to the President. Responsible for preparation of all financial reports including income
statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for government regulatory agencies. Supervises
staff of five responsible for billing, A/P, A/R and reception desk.
• Developed and implemented effective financial reporting systems which increased process
efficiencies and provided management with key indicators of the organization’s financial
position.
• Ensured accurate, through and timely submissions of reports and monitored and analyzed
general ledger accounts which ensured accurate financial information was presented at month
end.
• Directed and coordinated company financial planning and budget management functions which
established financial goals and objectives for individual departments and the corporation.
• Gained a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and private insurance
regulations which ensured thorough and accurate processing of claims and reimbursements.
• Coordinated annual financial audits with outside Accounting firm resulting in finding-free audits
and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Converted accounting software packages between systems which improved billing timeliness
and accounts receivable accuracy.
• Participated in strategic planning process to develop a hospice and home healthcare programs
which enhanced revenue sources.
The Lambs Farm Inc., Libertyville, Illinois 03/88 -
09/99
A Not-for-Profit residential and vocational training facility for the developmentally challenged.
Operated a restaurant, country store and other retail operations used as training sites.
Budget Coordinator
Reporting to the Controller. Responsible for general accounting operations management including
budget preparation and State / Federal taxation reporting. Supervises three associates including
account analysis, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivables, general ledger and cash
reporting.
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• Prepared and submitted state and local government funding requests and cost reporting which
were used to establish reimbursement rates.
• Participated in and prepared reports for the short and long range strategic planning processes
which established financial goals and objectives for individual departments and the
corporation.
Lamont, Ltd., Burlington, Iowa 11/86 -
01/88
A manufacturer of wicker baskets sold to retail outlet operations.
Assistant to the Controller
Reporting to the Controller. Responsible for maintaining group health and life insurance records,
gathering information for annual audits, participating in annual physical inventory and any other
projects as requested.
• Cross-trained in accounts payable / accounts receivable which provided adequate coverage
during peak periods and employee absences.
• Authored and implemented accounting procedures manual which provided a reference tool for
standard accounting procedures.
Normandy Osteopathic Medical Center, De Pere, Missouri 07/84 - 07/86
A system office for two hospitals a nursing home, ancillary x-ray and lab operations, physician
practices and real estate holding company.
Corporate Accountant
Reporting to the President. Responsible for managing the accounting, financial and system side of the
business. Handles all cash receipts, accounts payable / receivable, payroll and related taxes.
• Provided leadership and direction to improve P&L and operational efficiencies contributing to
business growth.
Venture Stores, O’Fallon, Missouri 07/83 -
07/84
A retail discount chain.
Property Accountant
Reporting to the Construction Accountant. Responsible for maintaining corporate fixed asset records
and new store construction reporting and cost monitoring.
Brunswick Corporation, Skokie, Illinois 10/74 -
07/82
A market leader in marine, fitness, bowling, and billiards industries.
Budget Analyst, Cash Receipts Supervisor, Tax and License Supervisor,Payroll accountant
EDUCATION
Kendell College, Evanston, Illinois
Coursework in accounting principles
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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