MARYLOU A. HOPKINS

***** ********** ***. # ***

Lakewood, CA 90715

Cell: 760-***-****

abmgyg@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To utilize my experience, knowledge and skills in financial accounting

position within an industry for the betterment of a company where

professional growth is possible.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sethi Management Corporation, Encinitas CA

Jan 2010 - present

A Family owned Hotel Management Company owning 15 properties

Corporate Controller

> Managed financial and accounting functions - Oversaw 10 properties.

> Prepared period-end reporting thru Financial Statements

> Variance explanation in the P&L from actual to budget

> Reconcile Balance Sheet with back-ups

> Oversaw Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounts Payable for all

properties.

> Cash Management

> Reviewed Balance sheet accounts and Bank Reconciliations

> Coordinate and prepare internal and external audit requirements.

> Reviewed period end P&L with General Managers and Controllers monthly.

> Trained property controllers.

> Various reporting such as Occupancy Taxes and Sales Taxes for all

properties.

Hotel Zoso, Palm Springs, CA Feb. 2009 - Sept.

2009

A Four-Diamond, 165 room, boutique luxury property with a fine dining

restaurant

Hotel Controller

> Perform monthly closing such as JE's Accruals, Prepaid schedule, tax

entries, depreciation and GL postings, F&B inventory

> Reconcile AP& AR reconciliation to GL and Bank Reconciliations.

> Compile periodic financial reporting package for Senior Management.

> Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll.

> Administer credit and collections.

> Manage 4 direct reports including Asst. Controller, Night Auditor, HR

Manager.

> Variance analysis of month end P&L operating results

> Cash flow forecasting and Budget preparation.

American Property Management Corp., San Diego, CA Nov. 2007 -

Jan. 2009

A family owned Hotel Management Company owning 28 North American properties

Corporate Controller

> Managed financial and accounting functions - Oversaw 6 hotels with 6

such as Hilton Salt Lake City and St. Louis MO, Four Points Los

Angeles etc. Controllers reporting directly to me (including Hotel

Zoso, Palm Springs).

> Prepared month-end reporting thru Financial Statements.

> Variance explanation in the P&L from actual to budget

> Balance & Reconcile Balance sheet with back-ups

> Oversaw Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounts Payable for all

properties.

> Participated in cash management

> Reviewed and approved Balance Sheet accounts and bank reconciliations

for all 6 properties.

> Coordinate and prepare internal and external audit requirements.

> Reviewed monthly P & L Statements with General Managers and

Controllers thru monthly conference calls.

> Trained property controllers.

Ramada Inn and Conference Center, San Diego, CA Oct. 2005 -

Nov. 2007

A 150 room property with 2 restaurants and 8,000 sq. ft. of banquet space

Hotel Controller

> Responsible for processing AR, AP, PR, GL thru Financial Statements.

> Managed 3 direct reports including Night Auditor and Front Desk

Supervisor.

> Produced financial statements and met with the owner for review.

> Handled Cash management, ensuring that weekly cash flow requirements

were met; cash and check deposits; managed credit card postings from

the dailies.

> Carried out GL functions, including analysis and reconciliation,

journal entries.

> Responsible for Food and Beverage monthly inventory.

> Reconciled Bank Reconciliations.

> Established budget and forecast.

> Handled Human Resources issues.

> Responsible for reporting Occupancy/Sales Tax monthly.

> Responsible for reporting Federal and State taxes.

Osso Construction, Coronado, CA Nov. 2000 -

Dec. 2004

Controller/Accountant

> Managed all financial transactions, posting debits and credits,

recording all transactions and producing Financial Statements.

> Prepared management reports and financial summaries using Safeguard

detailing company's financial status.

> Generated bank deposits, verified and balanced receipts.

> Created invoices and tracked overdue accounts.

> Managed Payroll and prepared PR tax returns reporting.

> Researched and resolved billing and collection disputes.

Set up new accounting software for all accounting functions;

conversion from manual to computerized system.

> Prepared and delivered accurate monthly and annual financial

statements to management, under extremely tight timelines.

Atlas Equipment Company, San Diego, CA Jan.

1997 - Oct. 2000

FC Bookkeeper/Senior Accountant

> Process AP, AR, GL, PR thru financial statement.

> Responsible for PR tax quarterly reporting Form 941 and Annual W-2's,

1099's and year-end tax reporting.

> Heavy job costing and preparation of weekly financial status report.

> Developed annual budgets and quarterly forecast.

> Handled weekly cash projections.

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Landmark Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Mar. 1989 - Oct. 1996

Business Office Manager

> Processed AP, AR, GL, PR thru financial statement.

> Set-up Vista Care software program for all accounting modules.

> Admissions, GL, financial statements, Resident trust funds.

> Responsible for collections of all share of cost for clients.

> Processed quarterly PR tax quarterly reporting Form 941 and Annual W-

2's, 1099's and year-end tax reporting.

> Analyzed contracts, renewed yearly for both L.A. and Orange County.

> Assisted CPA in preparing financial statements monthly, reconciled

bank statements, analyzed aging in AR and AP.

> Prepared a weekly financial report and monthly forecasting on cash in

bank and bottom line profit/loss.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, major in Accounting, Letran College, Manila,

Philippines - 1983

H & R Block Taxation Courses - 2005

SKILLS SUMMARY

Highly organized and detail-focused Controller with an exceptional

track record of accurately handling financial reporting in a

detail-oriented environment.

Skilled in timely monthly closings, forecastings and annual budgeting

processes.

Managed an accounting department and purchasing .

Set-Up Accounting Software for all Accounting Modules. Proficient

with various types of software in GL/Accounting, Hotel Property

Management and General MS.

Fluent in English, Filipino and some Spanish.

Computer skills:

* Profitvue *Great Plains

* Webvue *Vista

* Opera System *Masterbuilder

* Profit Manager *Buildsoft

* Quickbooks Pro

* Peachtree

* Microsoft Word

* Microsoft Excel

References:

Vernon Lamcke Director of Hotel Accounting Work# 760-***-**** Cell #

760-***-****

Scott Mc Clatchey General Manager for Hotel Zoso Cell # 760-***-****

Terri Owens VP of Accounting Work # 310-***-****

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