Accounting Manager

Cheryl Stagg, MBA

**** ******* ****., ******, ** 43016

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Management Accountant

EXTENSIVELY EXPERIENCED AND PROCESS-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT WITH A

DEMONSTRATED TRACK RECORD OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING ALL ACCOUNTING

FUNCTIONS. PROVEN EXPERTISE IN DRIVING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH

EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCESS

IMPROVEMENTS. TALENTED LEADER DIRECTING CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO SUPPORT

ACHIEVEMENT OF OVERALL CORPORATE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. SIGNIFICANT

COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Great Plains, Quick Technology Integration ADP

Books PC/Payroll/ReportSmith

Microsoft Excel & Fiscal Period Close ADP's TimeSaver &

Access Regulatory Compliance ezLabor

Lotus Notes, Crystal Peachtree, Business

Reports Works

Education and Professional Affiliations

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY - COLUMBUS, OHIO

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Applied Leader Focus, May 07, GPA 3.97

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Aug 02

Institute of Management Accountants

Experience Summary

PLAN, DIRECT, AND COORDINATE ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS INCLUDING GENERAL LEDGER

ACCOUNTING, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, AND PAYROLL. DEVELOP,

IMPLEMENT, AND ADMINISTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE GAAP COMPLIANT

ENSURING ADEQUATE FISCAL CONTROLS. INTERVIEW, HIRE, TRAIN, AND RETAIN

COMPETENT STAFF. MAINTAIN POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS.

Lead and/or participate in cross-functional software implementations and

conversions including Great Plains, ADP payroll and time and attendance

products, credit card processing software, and claims systems. Identify

and analyze cross-functional process inefficiencies and design and

implement solutions. Interview line and/or supervisory staff, analyze

transaction activity and reports, document findings, recommend and

implement improvements, and validate outcomes.

Ensure accurate and timely accounts receivable invoice generation, cash

receipt and charge back posting and application, and accounts receivable

adjustments. Review and approve coding and posting of vendor bills. Audit

employee benefit bills to verify payroll deduction accuracy. Ensure

accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll statements and

government reporting.

Review general ledger accounting activity including daily banking, journal

entries, and account reconciliations. Calculate monthly, quarterly, and

yearly accruals. Project weekly cash requirements and review vendor check

disbursements. Review payroll processing reports, prepare payroll journal

entries, and calculate 401k match and long/short term disability premiums.

Prepare general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations and

analysis. Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.

Perform fiscal period close and prepare financial statements and reports.

Analyze, interpret, and communicate cost and expense variances to executive

and departmental managers. Plan and perform year-end close. Contribute to

forecasting and budget setting process. Participate in annual and other

periodic audits, prepare audit work papers, and footnote disclosure

research.

Ensure compliance with current government regulations and reporting

requirements. Develop, document, and implement regulatory processes.

Prepare registrations and correspondence with regulatory authorities.

Research authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting

transactions and other operational topics.

Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate the learning styles

of a diverse student enrollment. Design, administer and grade exams, plan

course instruction, ensure learning objectives are met.

Career History

THE MOTORISTS INSURANCE GROUP, Columbus, OH Aug 08 - Present

Senior Cost Accountant (last three months)

Reinsurance Accounting Manager

Facilitated the Motorists KLOD claim system conversion. Demonstrated

innovative thought and surfaced improvement initiatives.

RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORP., Columbus, OH Dec 05 - Aug 08

Treasury Analyst/Staff Accountant

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability on special projects

such as cash forecasting.

EVEREST INSTITUTE, Gahanna, OH Nov 07 - May 08

Instructor, Business Accounting (Part Time)

Subject matter expert in accounting, business, Peachtree and Microsoft

Office products.

BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, Dublin, OH Jul 02 - Dec 05

Regulatory Compliance/Accounting Manager

Worked in collaboration with Sr. VP of Operations, CFO, and Controller to

ensure accuracy and integrity of data in support of overall business

objectives for three subsidiaries at six locations. Expert in accounting

system used for sales, purchasing, inventory control, and accounting.

Evaluated accounting operations and internal controls; recommended,

implemented and maintained new processes. Planned and performed internal

audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy.

Develop, document, and implement customer regulatory purchasing authority

verification process. Maintain pharmaceutical distribution licensing,

renewal and compliance.

Spearheaded projects and implementation of technology that increased

productivity levels by automating credit card and time and attendance

processes, payroll and accrual journal entries, 401k match calculation, and

long-term and short-term disability premium calculation. Strategically

restructured accounting processes in accordance with organizational

changes. Integrated and centralized accounting functions for mergers and

acquisitions. Developed highly skilled accounting team to achieve

established objectives. Conducted company-wide training sessions on web-

based time and attendance system, electronic credit card processing, and

regulatory compliance procedures.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES, Columbus, OH Aug 01 - Jul 02

Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

Researched and tracked Medicare reimbursement rates and recommended revenue

budget revisions.

TREASURE BAY V.I. CORP., U.S. Virgin Islands May 00 - Jun 01

General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

Developed accounting team and processes for organizational start-up of

first U.S. Virgin Islands casino.

Implemented ADP payroll and time and attendance software. Trained all

department managers on time and attendance procedures.

PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT, Gulfport, MS Feb 99 - May 00

Staff Accountant

Audited and inventoried hundreds of slot machines and reconciled serial

numbers and retired fixed assets.

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