Sales Accounting

Lianne Loeks

**** **** ****** #***, ***** Bear Lake, MN 55110

612-***-**** (cell)

***********@*****.***

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

A professional with over 15 years experience in the accounting field.

Skilled in audit preparation, general ledger, balance sheet

reconciliations, and fixed asset schedules. Strong computer application

skills in MS Dynamics (Great Plains), Epicor, Excel, Oracle, Giftworks,

FAS, and Access. Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Member of the IMA Experience in manufacturing

environments

Advanced Excel Skills Experience in non-profit organizations

Supervisory experience Cash flow monitoring

Skilled in month- and year-end Civic leadership in a local PTA

closings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Water Gremlin Company, White Bear Lake, MN

06/2007 - Present

The leading global manufacturer of battery terminals and fishing sinkers

with sales over $50 million annually.

Senior Accountant

. Analyzed sales information including gross margin and customer

profitability.

. Reduced past due customer accounts from over $500,000 down to $40,000 in

4 months.

. Managed cash and investments.

. Developed, improved and documented the accounts payable and accounts

receivable processes.

. Reviewed and approved general ledger transactions prepared by other

accounting staff.

. Converted fixed asset records from Excel to Sage FAS and created an

Access database for CIP projects.

. Reviewed and posted journal entries and reconciled balance sheet

accounts.

. Created tools to accurately assess sales and use tax compliance in AP

transactions.

. Monitored federal excise tax compliance.

. Negotiated a property tax settlement with Ramsey County resulting in a

30% reduction in property taxes.

Tentmakers Youth Ministry & Affiliates, New Hope, MN

02/2006 - 06/2007

A $2 million non-profit providing leadership training to the Christian

community including pastors, youth leaders, and teenagers.

Finance Director

. Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to general

ledger accounts, including deferred revenue, accruals, and intercompany

transactions.

. Coordinated the annual budget process between departments.

. Presented financial statements to the board of directors on a quarterly

basis.

. Designed financial statement reports in FRx to summarize current and

projected company financial position and budget variance analysis.

. Implemented Giftworks donor software to track pledge and donation

information and to comply with IRS contribution rules.

. Facilitated the annual financial audit.

Hazelden Foundation, Center City, MN

06/2005 - 02/2006

A non-profit residential facility providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation

to adults and youth with annual revenue of $109 million.

Accounting and Reporting Analyst

. Facilitated the annual financial audit.

. Analyzed financial information before distribution to department

managers.

. Participated on the annual budget preparation team. Used the "budget

buddy" approach.

. Compiled and prepared the IRS Form 990 for Hazelden and its four

affiliates.

. Analyzed costs and made recommendations on special projects.

. Successfully completed the charitable registration process in 37 states.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc., St. Paul, MN

11/2003 - 06/2005

A $40 million non-profit manufacturing organization providing employment

opportunities to the disabled and disadvantaged.

General Accounting Supervisor

. Executed daily operations of the accounting staff. Reviewed and approved

journal entries.

. Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to general

ledger accounts, including deferred revenue, accruals, and intercompany

transactions.

. Prepared monthly financial statements to summarize current company

financial position against budget.

. Led an accounting team of 3-6 staff which I hired, trained, and mentored.

. Directed and coordinated month end close activities of other accountants

performing accounting tasks.

. Successfully implemented the Great Plains fixed asset module and the

intercompany module. Assisted in the Great Plains ERP implementation.

Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, MN

03/2000 - 02/2003

A non-profit organization.

Accountant

. Prepared monthly financial statements to summarize current company

financial position against budget.

. Coordinated the annual budget process amongst the various church

committees.

. Converted DOS Church Management Software to Quickbooks in 2000, then

converted to Windows Church Management Software in 2003.

. Processed payroll, accounts payable, donations, and journal entries.

EDUCATION

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

BA - Major in Accounting

CMA Certification in Progress - Passed Part 2 and Part 3 CMA exams. Final

exam scheduled for June 2010.

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