Marianne Grossman Accounting/Finance
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-***-****, ********.********@*****.***
Results-oriented Finance and Accounting Professional with extensive experience in financial reporting,
analysis, cash management, accounts payable and receivables, banking compliance, and construction
lending. Possess solid interpersonal skills and cross-functional team interaction; offer proven track record
for reorganizing, streamlining, and strengthening operations; adept at effectively interpreting and
translating business needs into system requirements; able to exercise sound judgment in selecting
methods for business solutions.
WORK HISTORY & RELATED EXPERIENCE
Builders Mortgage Company LLC, Assistant Controller January 2004– June 2010
• Plan, direct, and coordinate operational
activities to comply with accounting standards, tax and reporting laws, bank regulatory and
compliance guidelines; and determine and formulate policies and business strategies.
• Code accounts payable and submitting for payments; accounts receivable, interest invoicing, past due
and aging reporting.
• Coordinate with corporate office and internal departments for annual OCC, Regulatory, and Internal
audits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new database software; database testing and report
reconcilements.
• Generating and filing of customer 1099-Misc, 1099-C to IRS; CP2100A filing and maintenance;
Back-up withholding; W-9’s and other customer maintenance.
• Cash Management, ACH’s and Wire transfers, Stop payments, check disbursement reconcilements,
desktop deposits, and other financial reports through the Wells Fargo CEO portal.
• Processing loan participations; distributing participation schedules; participation funding and
collections.
• Authored Policy and Procedure handbooks, distributed to staff, and new process and procedure
implementation and staff training.
• Handle monthly and year end closings
including reconciliations, analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and verify accuracy
of calculations and postings.
Buddies Kitchen, Administrative Assistant (part-time) August 2003 – December 2003
• Determine monthly brokerage commissions
by compiling sales invoices and computing percentages. Reduced calculation time in half by revising
the excel workbook, providing data entry on one worksheet to flow to individual sales persons
worksheets.
• Answer six-line phone system, directing calls to front office people and production staff;
distribute mail; front office administration. Calculate employee time cards; update payroll schedules,
sick and vacation accrual reports. Backup and job share Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and
Billing duties.
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WORK HISTORY & RELATED EXPERIENCE (continued)
Wells Fargo N.A. (f.k.a. Marquette Banks, N.A.), Accounting Clerk May 2000 – October 2002
• Review invoices for accuracy of general ledger account coding, cost center usage, and approval
by the authorizing manager; Observe strict controls relating to the Accounts Payable functions.
• Enter data into Solomon IV Accounts Payable system; File invoices in prescribed structure to
ensure future retrieval; Research and respond to internal and external vendor inquiries.
• Perform certain secretarial duties and project management for the Accounting Department – such
as, organization of Sales and Use Tax examination materials, archive management, and administration
of office supply inventory.
• Assist with employee training and compiling of new hire manuals and training guides.
• Manage archived Accounting records. Edit and input transmittal sheets, research and retrieval,
participated in formal training with Iron Mountain.
• Maintain office supply inventory at required levels and ensure that all office equipment operated
properly. Ensure vendors perform service on office equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Perform ADP Payroll & Payroll Accrual entries via an electronic transfer to the general ledger
application for 19 Companies; process 945 Backup Withholding remittances for 5 Bank entities.
• Verify invoices; mail checks to vendors and file materials. Monitor invoices to ensure compliance
with purchasing standards; correspond with employees regarding invoices not complying with
corporate policies.
• Co-Author of a revision of the Accounts Payable Policy and Procedure Manual; prepared a
Reference Manual for the department with specific, useful information needed in a centralized and
complex work environment; Developer of an Accounts Payable Flow Chart to identify opportunities
to improve departmental efficiencies.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Technical & Teamwork Skills
• Effective team player: Prior experiences as
team lead on various assignments requiring excellent time management skills and the ability to
prioritize tasks and delegate duties based on individual strength and weaknesses.
• Proven track record as a results orientated
employee: Previously worked in deadline driven, high-stress environment and consistently achieve
high marks on annual performance reviews for ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and limited
direction from supervisors.
• Highly skilled in various computer
applications: Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Proficient in MS
Outlook and QuickBooks. Prior experience with Solomon Accounting Software, AccPac, and MS
Visio.
Education
• B.A. Business Management, Minor in Human Resources and Accounting, Minnesota School of
Business, in process
• Microsoft Office. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, eLearning.com, 2002 – 2003