Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
LYN ALLEN GRANT
Sandusky, Ohio *4870
abl897@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking an accounting position that offers a challenging and energetic
work atmosphere that utilizes my accounting and leadership experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DAN-MAR COMPANY INCORPORATED, Huron, Ohio Jan 2010 -
Present
Privately owned company that provides electronic design, product
development, assembly, turnkey contract manufacturing, electronic
engineering, value-added electronics, military electronics, automotive
electronics, operator interface systems, membrane switch integration, PCB
assembly, fiber optic power sources.
CONTROLLER/SENIOR BUYER: Hired to replace retiring employee with 35 years
experience in the electronics purchasing and office management. Duties
include all accounting functions, purchasing, human resources and customer
service.
THE HEN HOUSE INCORPORATED, Norwalk, Ohio Mar 2004
- Sept 2009
Family owned manufacturing business that produces home d cor pieces for
small retail businesses and catalog companies. All our products can be
found at our website (ditzdesigns.com).
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/ACCOUNTING MANAGER: Hired to upgrade the accounting
department and established better reporting standards by integrating two
software packages (Alliance and Oak Tree). Manage the daily operations of
the production, customer service and shipping departments.
Selected Contributions:
. Implemented new software systems (QuickBooks and Alliance Mfg)
. Manage workflow and purchasing (MRP, BOM, Sales/Purchase Orders)
. Manage domestic and international shipments
. Perform all accounting responsibilities (A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll)
SBA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., Sandusky, Ohio Oct 1996 -
Feb 2004
Non-profit organization representing five counties providing education, job
training, career development and employment services to people experiencing
disabling and disadvantaging conditions to enable them to achieve their
highest level of independence. This was accomplished through eight retail
stores and two manufacturing facilities owned by Sandusky Bay Area
Goodwill.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: Managed accounting functions for non-profit
manufacturer and retailer generating annual sales in excess of $4 million.
Accountability extended to financial statements, cash flow analysis, and
management of a line of credit. As management team member, participated in
strategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax planning, and cash
management/investment strategies. Interfaced with lenders and auditors.
Reported directly to CEO and Board of Directors. Promoted from Director of
Accounting/MIS in January 1999.
Selected Contributions:
. Acquired new financial software package, established in house payroll
system.
. Networked all existing computers utilizing Microsoft NT.
. Introduced cafeteria plan for employee benefits.
. Implemented 403(b) program for all employees.
. Acquire a POS System for eight retail locations providing better
evaluation tools.
. Acquired bank software for transferring store deposits, payroll and
tax payments.
. Relocated of two retail locations and one contract facility.
DRESCH TOLSON DENTAL LABORATORY, Toledo, Ohio Aug 1988 -
Oct 1996
Dental Services Group is a network of full service dental laboratories in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As one of the nation's largest group
of full service laboratories, DSG provides leading edge oral restoration
technology to more than 10,000 dentists. A team of 1000+ skilled laboratory
specialists in laboratories across North America use advanced techniques,
quality materials, and the most current technology to provide their dentist
customers with superior products and services at a fair price.
REGIONAL CONTROLLER: Managed financial and accounting functions for
dental prosthetics manufacturer generating annual sales in excess of $10
million.
Accountability extended to financial statements and cash flow analysis.
Hired and supervised bookkeeping staffs at six regional locations. As
management team member, participated in strategic planning, including
expense forecasting and budgeting. Reported directly to Vice President of
Eastern Region and Plant General Managers. Promoted from Accountant in
January 1989.
Selected Contributions
. Developed Weekly Profit Center - Annual Budgeting Spreadsheets used by
all locations.
. Member of the Accounting Standards Committee, which addressed issues
concerning the financial and operational standards of the corporation.
. Performed operational audits of western region dental laboratories.
. Researched and prepared financial estimates for prospective mergers.
. Interviewed and trained bookkeeping staff for each of the six regional
locations.
. Annual presentations at Accounting Seminars for all 36 accounting
staffs.
GRANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Berlin Heights, Ohio Oct 1984 -
Aug 1988
BOOKKEEPER/CONTRACTOR: Responsible for payroll, accounts payable and
receivable. Filed all federal/state taxes. Duties included reading
blueprints to layout foundations, construct framework, and general labor:
concrete finishing and start to finish construction of homes and industrial
buildings.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - Ashland University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Majoring in Accounting
BGSU
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