Sandra Talbert
PO Box ****
Hudson, OH *****
abmapu@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications:
Corporate controller with over 20 years of corporate accounting and
management experience. Hands-on accountant with expertise in cost control,
financial reporting, payroll management and reporting, benefits management,
tax planning, banking relationships, accounts receivable management,
accounts payable management, job cost and data management.
. Worked as a full charge bookkeeper before returning to school to
finalize degree. Extensive understanding of accounting theory and
procedures for manual and computerized systems.
. Cum Laude Graduate with 3.9 GPA in accounting classes. CPA (inactive)
. Profit and Loss management.
. Manage office staff, software training, software implementation and
customization.
. Payroll, human resource and benefits management.
. Management accounting with development of reports for proactive
decision making.
. A/R and A/P management.
. Cash flow management and budgeting.
. Proficient in computer applications including Timberline, MAS 90,
Intuit Master Builder, Excel, Word, QuickBooks and Microsoft Windows.
Professional Experience:
Geis Construction, Inc., (Geis Companies)
2003-July 2010
Controller
Responsible for daily financial and accounting functions for this land
development, construction and property management group of companies with
over $70 million in annual construction sales not including sale of
completed projects or land.
Responsible for the consolidated financial statements of the largest
component of Geis Companies, the construction company and wholly owned
subsidiary. Responsible for the financial reporting of the smaller
construction companies and land management companies. Managed tax and
license requirements for operations in over 10 states. Managed the
intercompany lending, $7M line of credit, CAT tax, use tax, HRA medical
reimbursement program, Section 125 program, 401k package, information for
payroll processing company, and reviewing financial statements for the
property management companies. Responsible for many cost saving strategies
including health insurance decrease in cost.
Medhurst Mason Contractors, Inc. 1996-
2003
Controller
Responsible for all daily financial and accounting functions and managed
office staff of this contractor with $6 million in annual sales.
Established banking relationships for financing, managed lines of credit,
and initiated direct deposit for employees, and ACH disbursement.
Supervised accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll processing and
reporting for over 85 employees, human resource activities, and general
ledger activities. Responsible for all financial reporting and
projections, cash flow, job cost reporting, tax compliance, computer
network and software.
Brandywine International, Ltd.
1995-2000
Controller (part time and concurrent with above)
Developed and maintained accounting system for this start-up environmental
manufacturing company.
Performed all accounting functions and prepared financial statements.
Prepared and filed all federal, state, and local income and payroll taxes.
Other experience includes auditing for contractual obligations for fringe
benefit compliance for Union trust funds and teaching accounting at a
university. Additional references available upon request.