SABRINA BONNER
**** ******** ***** * Columbus, Georgia 31907 * 334-***-****
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PROFILE
CONTROLLER/ACCOUTING MANAGER
With comprehensive experience in
CASH MANAGEMENT BUDGET PREPARATION/ADMINISTRATION TAXATION
GENERAL ACCOUNTING REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION STAFF
MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS ANALYSIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ANALYSIS GAAP
Pro-active and results oriented with broad experience in all aspects of
accounting and financial management. Sees the big picture and plans
appropriate strategies to achieve results. Ascertains needs and goals and
streamlines existing operations. Effectively communicates direction,
commits people to action, and conveys complex information in easily
understood formats. Solid planning and organizational skills in
coordinating all aspects of each project from inception through completion.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2010 -
September 2010 Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. - Dothan,
Alabama
Assistant Controller
Ensured proper accounting of general ledger
transactions and prepared
monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Maintained
capital assets and assured acquisitions and
divestitures, along with firm income and expenses,
are recorded in compliance with GAAP.
. Manage tax compliance for multi jurisdictional
returns including sales and use, severance, gross
receipts and motor fuel
. Perform bank reconciliation of 12 company bank
accounts
. Perform account reconciliations and general ledger
entries to facilitate month end close
September 2008 -
January 2009 Robert Wagner & Co, LLC - Atlanta, Georgia
Consultant
Spearheaded software implementation for hospitality
industry client with 20+ franchise locations after
management decision to out source accounting.
Compiled updated customer and vendor databases for
upload as a function of new software implementation.
Develop policies and procedures and provide training
to existing client staff to facilitate
implementation.
. Liaison with outside CPA firm for year end audit
to include compiling PBC documentation and follow
audit inquiries
December 2005 -
July 2008 Timberland Harvesters - Eufaula, Alabama
Controller
Oversaw and controlled all accounting functions for
this family owned land
and timber management company whose subsidiaries
included trucking and
sawmill operations with combined annual sales of $28
million. Prepared financial statements, processed
payroll and payroll tax filings and annual tax
Filings; analyzed business trends and daily operating
controls.
Review financials, provide budget analysis and analyze business performance
to maximize operations
Prepare yearly budget for multiple entities, analyze cash flow and handle
all tasks related to cash disbursement
Maintain positive, professional relationships with firm's banking
institutions
April 2005 -
November 2005 Wayne Frier Home Sales - Lake City, Florida
Regional Auditor
Developed audit plans, evaluated accounting
operations and coordinated field work for this family
owned manufactured home sales organization.
Performed
full spectrum of audit functions including audit
testing for financial accounts and controls for 10
sales locations in the Southeast region.
Implemented and assisted with new corporation set up and accounting rollout
for new sales locations
Hired, trained and supervised bookkeepers at sales locations
June 2004 -
March 2005 Movie Gallery US, Inc. - Dothan, Alabama
Corporate Accounts Payable Manager
Supervised staff of 21 accounts payable associates
in all aspects of day to day
accounts payable operations while reporting directly
to the corporate controller. Developed and
implemented internal control policies to comply with
Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Developed and implemented new work processes which improved work efficiency
by 30%
June 1999 -
June 2004 Dunbarton Corporation - Dothan, Alabama
Cost Accountant
Maintained proper controls and systems to
effectively manage inventory
levels. Maintained inventory item set up, standard
costing bills of material
and labor routings. Analyze purchase price variance
and labor efficiencies by
product line and work with operations managers to
maximize efficiencies
Analyzed product design, prepare cost estimates and selling price
recommendations for review by sales and manufacturing for new products
Analyzed company procedures, sales strategies, and manufacturing processes
as a member of Strategic Planning Committee.
Implemented new operating software with participation in accounting module,
product configuration module, inventory management module, and
manufacturing module.
EDUCATION: Troy State University
Troy, Alabama
Bachelor of Science, 1992
Major: Finance
GPA: 3.6 / 4.0
Graduated Magna cum Laude
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, QuickBooks,
Peachtree, Sage Software, AS400 platform operating
systems including Oracle, JD Edwards, BAAN Triton