Bridget Roberge

**** ******* *****

Rock Hill, SC 29732

803-***-****

abi6ie@r.postjobfree.com

Controller / Accounting Manager

A highly talented, dedicated and successful professional with a strong

background in business management, accounting and tax preparation eager to

apply strategies and initiatives to improve profitability and

organizational performance. Possesses a wide range of experience in

various phases of accounting at the corporate level including general

ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, financial reporting and

forecasting. Unique and specialized abilities foster integrity of all

financial systems and meet business objectives by implementing operational

and system improvements.

Technical and Professional Accounting Skills

Professionally and effectively performed the accounting functions below,

consistently meeting all time requirements, customer service and quality

goals, while strictly adhering to GAAP standards:

Year End Reconciliation Month End/Year End Entries

Budgeting Collections

GL Account Reconciliations Vendor Negotiations Purchasing

Credit Control

Multi-state Payroll Returns Cost Accounting Inventory

Control Customer Service

W3/1099 filing In-house Payroll Processing/Multi-state

Worker's Comp Audits Manage Cash Flow

401(k) Administrator Accounts Payable/Receivable Sec. 125

Administrator Individual Income Taxes Partnership/Corp. Tax Returns

Multi-state Sales & Use Tax Returns Methods Improvements Field Audits

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook

Proficient in a variety of business accounting software: SAP, AccPac, SAGE,

BMS, Chempax, Chempro, AS400, QuickBooks, MYOB, Peachtree, ADP, Adobe

Acrobat, Timeclock Plus

Employment Background

PCI Group - Fort Mill, SC

2009 - 2010

PCI specializes in providing direct mail services for collections agencies

and debt buyers.

Controller

. Significantly improved cash flow and controlled costs implementing

inventory cycle counts and identifying and eliminating obsolete

inventory items.

. Drastically improved operational efficiency and controlled costs by

scheduling shipments based on current demand and historical trend,

updating forecast weekly to adjust future orders.

. Improved cash flow and limited the company's exposure by implementing

new procedures for credit and collections.

. Successfully implemented HIPPA policies, meeting all regulatory

requirements.

. Utilizing strong project management skills to implement safety

policies to meet OSHA compliances (in process).

SDN Global - Charlotte, NC

2006 - 2009

SDN Global provides fixed and mobile VSAT satellite broadband

communications worldwide.

Senior Financial Controller

. Recovered $33,000 on the first worker's compensation audit.

. Served as company Insurance Administrator, effectively administering

general liability and employee benefit programs to maximize benefits

at minimal costs.

. Increased customer collections from 68% to 90%+, in addition

implemented improved credit control police.

. Recovered approximately $105K in vendor billing errors within the

first four months of employment.

. Increased cash flow and identified funds for capital expenditures

without financing.

. Implemented tighter internal financial controls and processing

procedures to reduce risk and protect funds and assets.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Rock Hill, SC

2002 - 2010

Jackson Hewitt provides income tax preparation, tax prep training and tax

franchise opportunities throughout the U.S.

Supervisor/Tax Specialist (Seasonal)

. Consistently met all time deadlines and quality goals accurately

preparing income tax returns for clients.

. Provided expert financial advice to clients, identifying areas for tax

savings.

Visual Impressions - Charlotte, NC

2002 - 2006

Visual Impressions produces lighting, banners, brackets, poster display

stands, fabrication designs for billboard contractors, plus light boxes,

digital printing, graphics printing, and wraps for advertising and other

uses.

Controller

. Successfully managed response to NC State audit without any audit

exceptions.

. Improved integrity of financial systems and reporting through

development/implementation of policies and procedures with enhanced

financial controls.

Isochem Colors, Inc. - Rock Hill, SC

2000 - 2002

Isochem Colors manufactures textile dyes and chemicals.

Controller

. Hired as Accounts Payable manager and promoted to Controller after two

months.

. Adeptly maintained records for three additional companies for the

owner.

. Efficiently scheduled product deliveries as Shipping Supervisor to

meet customer supply requirements.

. Avoided fines and ensured strict compliance with Transportation

regulatory requirements as company DOT Administrator.

Julius O. Spradley, Jr., PA - Rock Hill, SC

1999 - 2000

Julius Spradley is an accounting agency that has a team of professionals

that provide accounting, bookkeeping and tax services.

Staff Accountant

. Proficiently and accurately processed payroll for 28 clients, meeting

all timelines and quality standards.

. Completely satisfied State and Federal inquiries regarding tax and

financial reporting issues.

Columbia Forest Products - Newport, VT

1990 - 1999

Columbia Forest Products is North America's largest manufacturer of

hardwood plywood and veneer.

Defect Operator

. Utilized technical and analytic skills while serving on TQM Committee,

preparing flow charts and spreadsheets to aid analysis and document

improvement ideas.

. Developed skill to identify and grading wood for manufacturing

process.

. Pitched in to meet workload demands for other units being cross-

trained on all stations.

. Selected to train new hires and was key contributor as member of

Employee Participation Committee and Safety Committee.

. Attended College full-time and obtained degrees while working 40 to 60

hours per week.

Gene Besaw & Associates - Newport, VT

1997 - 1998

Gene Besaw offers accounting, consulting, and business valuation services.

Staff Accountant

. Skillfully and accurately performed a variety of business accounting

and bookkeeping functions for clients, giving attention to time

deadlines and client requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Dean's List)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Dean's List)

Lyndon State College - Lyndonville, VT

Associate in Science in Business Administration

Lyndon State College - Lyndonville, VT

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