Dawn L Shogren
*** ***** ******, *******, ** 815-***-**** dshogren@hotmailcom
61072
Objective
I look forward to working in an environment, where my professional skills
as well as educational qualifications are utilized for the benefit of the
organization
Professional Employment
UNITED STEELWORKERS, LOCAL 1533 - Beloit, WI (part-time) 1996-Present
Office Manager Accountant
> Managing all financial responsibilities: payroll, taxes, accounts
payable and receivable
> Accountable for all internal and external financial reporting
> Implemented new software and streamlined all accounting processes
> Accountable for all human resource requirements
THE BRAMBLE COMPANY - Brodhead, WI 2009-2010
Accountant
> Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost
accounting reports
> Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to
accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business
transactions
> Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting
and accounting control procedures
> Prepare and review revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and
other accounting documents
> Resolve accounting discrepancies
> Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer
software systems and manual filing systems
RATHGIBSON, INC - Janesville, WI 2007-2008
Staff Accountant
> Managed account receivables and supported payables for Arkansas
location
> Reduced receivables from $400,000 to $200,000 and turnover from 90
days to 55 days
> Prepared cash flow projections and handled monthly balance sheet,
income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance
analysis
> Maintained cash applications, account reconciliations, and bank
reconciliations
> Reviewed SOX documentation related to job responsibilities and update
as needed
BILL DORAN COMPANY - Rockford, IL 2006-2007
Human Resource/Payroll Manager
> Manage and guarantee weekly disbursement including garnishments,
benefits and taxes for 400 employees, in 17 locations, in 8 states
with federal and state wage and hour laws
> Ensure the processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers,
promotions and terminations is accurate and timely
> Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax
procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-
practice operations
> Audit W-4s, payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, etc
> Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee
base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with
contracts
> Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including
weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
Dawn L Shogren
757 Salem Street, Rockton, IL 815-***-**** dshogren@hotmailcom
61072
Professional Employment - Continued
FIRST AMERICAN PLASTIC MOLDING - South Beloit, IL 2001-2006
Controller Assistant
> Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity
and accuracy
> Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow
> Assist the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial
statements
> Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process
including account analysis and reconciliation
WISCONSIN STATE AFL-CIO, LETC - Janesville, WI 1996-2001
Fiscal Manager and Human Resource Manager
> Installed new software and updated all financial and human resource
processes
> Prepared all financial statements for 37 non-profit grants
accumulative to $15 million
> Managed all financial responsibilities for budgets, forecasting,
payroll, taxes, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable
> Processed union reports, pensions, workmen's compensation, employee
benefits, and unemployment issues
Systems Skills
> Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
> Exceptionally competent in QuickBooks
> Well versed with Mapics, MAS 90, Sage Software, and Win Line
Education
MBA in Accounting Current
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration December 2007
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Associate of Arts May 1999
Rock Valley College Rockford, IL