Accounting Management

Accomplished accounting professional with over ** years of extensive

experience preparing annual budgets, financial reports, forecasting and

preparing audits ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Education status includes a Master degree in Accounting. Striving for

excellence, motivated by a relentless drive to utilize intellect,

leadership qualities and experience to provide sound decision making and

financial decisions.

Decrease expenses by 18% resulting in net income increase over $250,000.00.

State and Federal Grant income increase of over 50%

Provided direction and assistance to organization regarding accounting and

budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of

financial resources.

Supervised over ten employees, resolved conflicts, determined salaries.

Monitored financial activities and details such as federal, state and local

grants to ensure that all legal, financial and regulatory requirements were

met.

Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for

activities such as budget administration, cash flow, accounting and human

resource, balance sheet, and profit/loss.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

ANALYST (Contracted - Limited Assignment) June 2009 - September

2009

E.ON Energy Services (Diversified Energy Services Company)

Robert Half - Accountemps

Louisville, KY

Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Maintained and reconciled the FAS fixed asset system recording asset

additions and deletions for five business units.

Prepared and posted general ledger entries for depreciation and

amortization expenses as well as the gain or loss on asset disposals, ACH

wires and capital transfers.

Prepared and posted month end close entries related to cash receipts,

payroll, investments, expense accruals, and tax allocations.

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT November 2008 - November 2009

ACCOUNTING / BUSINESS MANAGER March 2000 - November 2008

Flint Education Management LLC (Profit Based Management LLC for Educational

Provider)

International Academy of Flint (SABIS Corp.) (Non-Profit K-12 Educational

Provider)

Flint, MI

Manage daily financial and business activities, ensuring proper cash

management, deposits, record keeping, and receipts; proper management of

accounts receivable and payable, with timely processing of billings,

payments, and collections.

Prepare and interpret all forms of financial statements (Income Statements,

Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flow)

Maintained all financial control assuring Board of Directors and Corporate

headquarters of budget savings and profitability of organization.

Directed work flow, supervised and trained accounting assistant performing

postings to general ledger, month-end closing, payroll, and accounts

payable.

Prepare accurate $8.9m budget in a timely manner, in close coordination

with the School Director, making sure that all reports are submitted

accurately and on time. Certify strict compliance with state and federal

regulations.

Properly set up and control the financial/business implementation of

grants; ensure compliance with the financial/business requirements.

Monitored and evaluated the performance of accounting and other financial

staff; recommended and implemented personnel actions such as promotions and

dismissals.

Maintain employees' files and documentation, oversee and administer

personnel matters, including payroll, benefits, and COBRA.

GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT October 1999 - March

2000

Complete Business Solutions, Inc. (Technology/Computer Service Company)

Farmington Hills, MI

Facilitated bank reconciliations and quarterly reports.

Participated in team effort of implementation of SAP software.

Assist in general ledger control; wire transactions, petty cash records,

and other related items for month-end reports; working closely with

Accounting team leader and supervisor.

OPERATIONS ANALYST March 1999 - September 1999

Just for Feet Corporation (Retail Organization)

Grand Blanc, MI

Created various template models to develop and maintain accurate budgets,

while analyzing and summarizing financial positions of 170 stores.

Control and compare sales information suggesting way to increase sales;

therefore working towards profitable outcomes.

Analyze payroll data for administration and hourly employees comparing 170

stores.

COST ACCOUNTANT January 1997 - March 1999

Wesley International, Inc. (Manufacturing Organization) (QS9000)

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Coordinate accounting procedures, closing financial statements,

implementation of annual operating plan for four locations. Report directly

to Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

Compile and analyze all aspects of financial statements to summarize the

current and projected company's financial position, forecasting and

reporting, inventory control.

Compile and analyze labor, material, and project costing for management.

Supervised accounts receivable and payable staff, general ledger, month end

reports.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: ACCOUNTING

University of Phoenix Degree Completion: August 2003

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING

Ferris State University Degree Completion: December 1998

ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER SKILLS

> QuickBooks

> ADP/Paychex Payroll

> Tax Preparation

> Accounts Payable / Receivable

> Oracle Database

> Bank Reconciliation

> SAP

> Microsoft Access

> Microsoft Word

> Microsoft Publisher

> Microsoft Excel

> Microsoft Power Point

> Sage MAS 90

> People Soft

> PeachTree

> Talent Search

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

> IMA: Institute of Management Accountants

> CPA Preparation

> NABA: National Association of Black Accountants: member

> Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

> Junior League of Flint

> Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

> Ferris State Alumni Accounting Association

> Michigan Schools Business Officials

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