Christine D Dickson

**** ***** ***** *** ******* California 92583

Home: 951-***-**** Cell: 951-***-****

abmjk7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Responsibilities have included all modules of accounting, preparing monthly

financial statements; research and fixing accounting issues, monitor

employee benefits, external insurance and tax audits. Prepare budgets,

forecasts and variance analysis. Demonstrated ability to achieve results

aligned with company goals and company-wide projects. Extensive experience

in training and supervising staff.

Professional Experience

Manage, direct and organize accounting transactions including general

ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grant accounting,

fixed assets, job costing and cash. Direct and monitor timely preparation

of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports

conforming to GAAP; provide analysis and reports required by regulatory

bodies. Assign work activities, projects, monitor workflow, reviewed and

evaluated work performance. Prepared department budget, directed budget

implementation and administrate the approved budget. Participated in the

forecasting of future funds for staffing, equipment, materials and

supplies. Coordinate outside agency audits; interact with external auditors

and regulatory agencies. Write and prepare written correspondence, analysis

and technical and administrative reports; answer questions and provide

proof, if needed. Perform other job related duties as assigned or required.

Skills & Qualifications

Proven dependability and factual accuracy in all areas of accounting. Work

in a team setting to collaborate with other accountants. Dependable,

accountable and responsible team player with strong organizational,

administrative, written and verbal communication skills. Strong math and

analytical skills. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Good

listener, fast learner and quality driven. Technically competent in

reading, understanding and implementing corporate policies and GAAP rules.

Education

University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science Degree in Business

Kaplan University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Accounting

Professional Experiences

Pascal & Ludwig Constructors, Controller

2006-2008

Supervised every area of accounting department; balanced general ledger,

job costing to each accounting module. Researched accounting issues.

Supervised investments with bank. Prepared monthly WIP schedule for

financials. Managed government contracts with county agencies. Worked with

outside CPA for year-end audits.

Burge Corporation, Accounting Manager/Office Manager

2004-2006

Supervised all areas of accounting, balancing to the general ledger, job

costing to each accounting module. Researched accounting issues, making

corrections as needed. Prepared in house payroll, taxes, commissions and

quarterly and annual tax returns. Prepared the WIP schedule in coordination

with quarterly financial statements. Maintained banking relationship,

inventory management and contracts with governmental agencies.

Christine Dickson

Fantastic Sams, Revenue Accountant

2002-2004

Drafted weekly franchise fees for a 1400 until franchise system. Compiling

and reconciling weekly reports of open issues, license fees, salon trends

and changes. Calculating royalty fees and sales, product and weekly fees.

Maintained company wide database in Access. Responsible for all aspects of

accounts payable and accounts receivable, weekly revenue, returned items,

product purchases, cash receipts and collections. Performed annual physical

inventory, balanced inventory to general ledger. Worked directly with other

entities within the hair care industry for National Advertising and

Regional Advertising.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation, Corporate Accounting Manager

2001-2002

Responsible for consolidating all divisions to create a consolidated

financial statement for the home office. Maintained all journal entries for

the central office division; Balanced all accounts to the general ledger,

maintained notes payable and income on all cash investments. Tracked

company capital expenditures and spending variances. Maintained fixed costs

and depreciation. Assisted in preparing the yearly budget and quarterly

reforecasting. Responsible for all secured and unsecured property tax for

all restaurants and investment properties.

Shade Structures, Accounting Manager

1998-2000

Supervised all aspects of the accounting department and human resources.

Maintained all fixed assets, outside payroll, commissions, variance

analysis, sales tax reports, yearly and quarterly budgets. Reviewed

construction billing to contractors, prepared prelim notices, lien

releases, mechanics liens, job costing and WIP report for percentages for

quarterly financial statements. Prepared construction draws, ensuring

compliance with all documentation and contracts and banking relationships.

Maintained company health insurance, office staff and facilities support

functions.

Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton, Accounting Manager/Office Manager

1995-1997

Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, in-house payroll,

yearly budgets, cash flow financial planning, bank reconciliations and

coordinated audits with outside CPA firm. Administered awards and grants

given to the club to support children/teen programs. Prepared specialized

financial reports for the grants and awards for the board of directors.

Tracked capital expenditures and spending variances. Implemented cost

control strategies and procedures at the operational level. Assisted with

special yearly fund-raisers, projects, mailers and research.

Sanders Engineering, Accounts Payable Manager

1992-1995

Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable in a construction

environment. Process a weekly check run, taking/making vendor calls, month-

end balance and journal entries, updated schedules of depreciation,

amortization, WIP and tenant improvements.

Redhill Medical Management, Property Management Accountant

1990-1992

Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, rent contracts with

clients, provided rent rolls for financial statements. Balanced all modules

to the general ledger, balance sheet analysis

References

Don Mulder, CPA Wiechelman & Associates 562-***-****

Alan Ludwig, Owner Pascal & Ludwig Constructors 909-947-

4631

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