Julie A. Fischel
Tigard, OR 97224
503-***-**** home
503-***-**** cell
************@*******.***
Professional Objective
I have over twenty years experience of providing expertise in the
accounting field. I am currently seeking employment with an energetic
organization that will enable me to utilize my management and accounting
talents to contribute to the ongoing success of a company.
Qualifications
Accounting and Management:
< Accounting department management with responsibility for three direct
reports
o Ability to prioritize, delegate tasks, and make sound decisions
quickly
o Improvement of department workflow through software system
conversions and training employees on procedures
o Coach, mentor and develop staff
< General ledger posting according to current GAAP guidelines in both
private and governmental environments
o Month-end, year-end coordination and administration through
financial statements
o Monthly bank reconciliation
o Statistical report design, documentation, and implementation to
support accuracy of financial reporting
< Accounts payable function
o Processing invoices and insuring payments are made timely and
discounts are taken
< Accounts receivable management
o Successfully improved outstanding receivables balance to 90%
current by collecting and monitoring customer base while
maintaining good customer relationships
< Payroll processing of up to 5,000 employees, both manually and in an
automated environment
< Daily cash flow analysis to maintain accuracy in cash management
functions and investment of non-operating cash
< Annual audit coordination with an outside firm
o Preparation of year-end financial statements
< Sales tax return set up and implementation for 17 states
o Reviewed state statues to determine if nexus exists
Customer Service and Human Resources:
< Customer service supervision to assist in resolution of disputes
o Implemented procedures to improved customer relations and
retention
< Benefit package annual review and presentation to staff
< New hire benefit administration
< Support Human Resources
o Assisted in update of company policies
o Review of annual benefit packages
o Conversion to new payroll service with HR functionality
o Performed HR functions during interim position vacancy,
including FMLA, new hire packets and maintaining personnel files
Employment History
2002-present Accounting Supervisor Inspiration Software, Inc.,
Beaverton, Oregon
(Promoted 2002)
1998-2002 Full Charge Bookkeeper Inspiration Software, Inc.,
Beaverton, Oregon
1994-1998 Manager Business Services Cruise Masters, Beaverton,
Oregon
1993-1994 Accountant NCCGA, Tigard, Oregon
1991-1993 Accounting Assistant II Washington County
Support Services, Hillsboro, Oregon
1989-1991 Senior Accountant Fone America, Inc., Portland,
Oregon
1985-1989 Junior Accountant El Paso County Treasurer,
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1984-1985 Full Charge Bookkeeper Lennox Travel Services, Inc.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
1983-1984 Bookkeeper Land Title Guarantee Company,
Denver, Colorado
Education
Currently working on my MBA with finance concentration through Marylhurst
University - expected
graduation date Winter 2012
Bachelors Degree - Business & Leadership: Marylhurst University,
Marylhurst, Oregon
Associates Degree - Accounting: Blair Junior College, Colorado Springs,
Colorado
Miscellaneous Training - BOLI seminars on Labor Labors, Wage and Hours,
FMLA, and ADA
Specialized Skills
< Accounting Software: Great Plains Dynamics, Business Works,
MicroTrav, MicroCruise, Platinum
< Payroll Services: GNSA, ADP, and Paychex
< Spreadsheet Software: Excel, Quattro Pro, and Lotus 123
< Other Applications: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, File Maker,
Windows 2000, Windows XPS, Vista
< Human Resources: Ultropro Payroll/HR