Accounting Insurance
Resume:
Ardell Brandenburg
Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: 502-***-****
Cell Phone: 502-***-****
Email: ablm45@r.postjobfree.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Well organized, logical thinking decision-maker with an analytical,
detailed approach to researching and problem solving
* Hands-on knowledge of accounting procedures including accounts
payable/receivables, payroll and related taxes and preparation of
financial statements
* Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under
extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules
SKILLS/ABILITIES
* Formalized the entire accounting process for a small company including
implementing a system of internal controls, and a new computerized
payroll system
* Developed internal controls, recommend areas for improvement both
financial and operational, and established new accounting policies and
procedures
* Supervised and developed a staff, established performance standards
and expectations for staff, reviewed work assignments both in-progress
and when completed
EXPERIENCE
TJC Engineering, Inc., Louisville, KY
2000 - 2009
Controller
* Responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the company
and prepared the monthly close and the financial statements, bank
reconciliations, variance schedules, WIP Schedules, journal entries,
audit schedules and strategic planning. Managed five team members in
A/R, A/P, Billing and P/R
* Prepared contract schedules, budgets, journal entries, 401K
contribution reports and weekly job cost reports. Organized monthly
and quarterly taxes including payroll taxes in multiple states
* Maintained business relations with banks, bonding company and daily
cash management activities. Reviewed contracts, insurance requirements
and change orders. Administered health benefits and risk management
including insurance renewals, claims and safety policies
* Tracked large contracts ($100,000 - $19,000,000), reconciling the
original contract with complex change orders, adjusting revenue, and
communicating the effects of those changes to various departments
* Saved $15,000 annually on premium for business health insurance
renewal
* Automated fixed asset schedule including various depreciation
schedules thereby reducing audit fees by 8%
* Reviewed status of invoices to ensure payments were paid in accordance
with terms thereby taking advantage of discounts and averting
penalties saving company $3,000-$5,000 annually
* Designed, implemented and oversaw accounting operations at multiple
facilities
* Maintained personnel files and handled all Human Resource duties
Louisville Bedding Co., Louisville, KY
1997-2000
Payroll Supervisor
* Supervised 7 payroll processors through weekly payroll of 900 hourly
and piece rate employees using People Soft payroll system
* Administered and trained supervisors and employees to us Kronos time
keeper system
* Developed and analyzed spreadsheets for weekly and monthly reports to
management and plant managers
* Assisted with implementation and interfacing of the General Ledger
and Kronos in the automated payroll system
Payroll Processor
* Manually calculated hours and daily production for piece rate
employees extensively using Excel spreadsheets
* Calculated and posted team efficiencies as scheduled, using team
production reports
* Communicated with teams on products produced and attendance
* Promoted to Payroll Supervisor seven months after hire
COMMUNICATION
* Handled all questions from employees related to compensation and
benefits in a firm of over 100
* Corresponded with various taxing, and regulatory agencies, as well as
vendors, customers and employees
EDUCATION
MBA - Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY - 2005
B.S., Business Administration, Accounting, - Sullivan University,
Louisville, KY - 2002
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Windows, Power Point, ISS
Construction, People Soft, Kronos Time Keeper
REFERENCES: References available upon request
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