Manager Accounting
Resume:
NOVELYN MURPHY
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Cell#312-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an executive position that will help utilize my experience,
skills and education in the accounting field.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
> Vast experience in cash management and financial planning.
> More than fifteen years of finance and accounting experience.
> Knowledge of GAAP & SOX through four years education and work
experience.
> Extensive computer skills and experience.
> Developed interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of
professionals, clients, vendors, and staff members.
> Self-motivated; able to implement decisions and set effective
priorities to achieve both immediate and long-term goals.
EDUCATON
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, February 2007
HONORS & MEMBERSHIPS
Graduated Suma Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.91 on a 4.00 scale
President's List, Robert Morris University
Sigma Beta Delta Honors Society
EXPERIENCE
JETTISON LLC, Chicago, IL - 12/2008 to Present
Accounting Manager/Consultant
> Responsible for the management and performing all of the duties in
the Finance/Accounting Department.
> Develop/maintain internal control and processes.
> Conduct weekly cash analysis and accounts receivable reviews.
> Complete monthly financials (i.e. balance sheet, P&L, cash flow
projection)
> Accounts auditing/management.
> Cash flow budgeting and monitoring.
> Point person for employee benefits and payroll processes (Paychex).
> Analyze accounts and prepared sales tax returns.
> Work with CEO and other business principles, supervising
investments and raising of funds for business.
JDMi, Chicago, IL - 05/2007 to 11/2008
Accounting Manager
> Reconciled asset and liability accounts to ensure accuracy of
account balances.
> Prepared monthly bank reconciliations.
> Prepared Borrowing Base Certificate for the asset based lending
company (DLL).
> Monitored sales and use tax to ensure liabilities are properly
recorded.
> Point person for quarterly and yearly audits.
> Supervised and completed the monthly /quarterly close process
ensuring accuracy.
> Prepared and consolidated financial reports for both P&L and
balance sheet.
> Processed payroll through ADP and administered all benefits for the
company.
> Main point contact for benefits, HR and payroll-related issues.
> Oversaw the whole finance and accounting processes.
> Managed staff of nine direct reports (AR Manager, AP Manager,
Billing Manager, Staff Accountant, AP Clerk, AR Clerk, 2
Collectors, Billing Clerk)
> Assisted with implementation/conversion and transition as well as
beta testing of accounting program Great Plains 10.0
> Analyzed aging reports to better collection strategies.
> Worked closely with the Vice President of the company in relation
to the company's financial stability
CNA Companies, Chicago, IL - 01/2006 to 05/2007
Accountant - Financial Calls
> Reviewed and verified all financial call requirements and retrieved
data to be submitted to the states/bureaus.
> Established end-to-end reporting task plans to ensure delivery of
accurate and quality report submissions by published deadlines.
> Analyzed anomalies from past filings and develop internal controls
to validate that the errors are not repeated.
> Completed all requests for resubmissions/corrections/clarification
within mandated timeframes.
> Assisted in the implementation and delivery of data for Work Comp
financial call reporting using Merlin data source.
> Updated documented procedures and report time estimates.
> Compiled data, prepared and submitted reports of premium and loss
statistics to State Insurance Departments, bureaus and other
regulatory agencies.
> Analyzed data from major accounts and ensure that the data is
reasonable and accurate.
WILLIAMS LEA, Chicago, IL - 08/2005 to 12/2005
Asset Management/Staff Accountant
> Reviewed and verified Accounting and Financial information for
assigned project using PeopleSoft software.
> Verified that vendor's voucher for base and click rate corresponds
with asset management and make necessary corrections.
> Updated database and asset management for current meter reads for
Xerox and Ricoh copiers.
XCEL MOTORSPORTS LLC, Denver, CO - 04/2004 to 06/2005
Lead Accountant/Supervisor
> Supervised the management of AP, AR, Inventory, Deal Finalization,
Payroll and Sales Tax preparation.
> Managed activities of 5 accounting staff and provide training and
guidance to properly develop their accounting skills.
> Worked with the Corporate General Manager to coordinate internal
year-end audit/review for external auditors.
> Ensured all accounting transactions are properly recorded in
accordance with GAAP and corporate policy.
> Furnished internal and external reports as necessary
> Updated accounting procedures book based on current procedures,
analyzed and make any necessary changes.
TRIBUNE CO, Chicago, IL 01/2002 to 01/2004
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
> Responsible for managing AR processes and all aspects of newspaper
advertising and circulation receivable.
> Position includes management of 12 direct report AR Specialists.
> Reconciled, analyzed, and reported on AR balances, includes
monitoring and maintaining AR aging reports, reporting for Balance
Sheet review and audits.
> Prepared direct monthly, periodically and annual closings.
> Established and developed new controls as needed to insure the
accuracy and integrity of Accounts Receivable.
HART SCHAFFNER & MARX, Chicago, IL 07/1999 to 12/2001
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
> Directly supervised posting of daily cash receipts including
lockbox and direct deposits, wire transfers, NSF checks, credit
card payments, short payments and write-offs by three AR Clerks.
> Maintained AR ledger and performed all functions relating to the
timely and accurate posting/application of daily cash receipts.
> Prepared various statistical reports to support Credit and
Accounting department activities.
> Duties also include daily and monthly balancing and reports
processing.
COMPUTER SKILLS
MOUS Excel, Word, Access, Power point, Publisher, Windows 2000, Vista
and XP, ADMARC, PeopleSoft, Lightspeed, UNIX, Business Objects, Edgil,
Hyperion Essbase, Vision, Merlin, Greentree, Microsoft Dynamics Great
Plains 10.0, FRX, Channel Online, ADP, Paychex, 15,000
keystrokes/hr(numeric), 8,000 keystrokes/hr (alpha-numeric)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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