Debra G. Hackenberger
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717-***-**** Email: abnbvh@r.postjobfree.com
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EXPERIENCE
Controller/HR Manager Lancaster Arts Hotel, Lancaster PA (February 2009
to present)
Manage all accounting processes: Daily- sales reports, invoice direct bill
accounts, record deposits, respond to guest questions; Weekly- maintain
adjustment logs, gift certificate activity, monitor clock punches to avoid
overtime, enter AP invoices and process AP checks; maintain employee files,
process employment hiring and changes, benefits, HR compliance and
administer benefits; monthly reporting, GL balancing and P & L/Budget
reports. Reports to the General Manager and the management company.
Assistant Controller 620 Bent Creek Country Club, Lititz PA (2007 to
2009)
Responsibilities encompassed all areas of club accounting: AR, AP,
Payroll, HR, and monthly reports, supervise bookkeepers. Specifically: AR -
Billing for all functions and areas of Club operation, maintain cash banks,
daily deposits, prepare all membership billings for monthly dues/fees,
handle members concerns regarding their personal charges, & collecting
delinquent accounts; AP - Receive payables for all areas of the Club,
weekly automated check runs and manual checks, petty cash transactions &
all incoming vendors' inquires; PR - Process all new hires, monitor time
clock procedures to payroll completion with ADP; HR - administer group
benefits including heath, dental, long term disability; Flex Spending
accounts, 401(k) and liaison for the insurance brokers; sales tax reports;
Assist the Controller and General Manager.
. Developed process for collecting delinquent balances
. Improved accounts payable vendor relationship
. Established a procedure for the New Hire paperwork
. Created a Procedure Manual for duties performed for cross training
procedures or my absence
. Trained and currently supervise two part-time accounting staff.
Reason for leaving: Change in General Managers, Controller and my position
was cut back, and needed financial changes.
Pre-Owned Car Dealer Office Manager & Rental Property Manager, Reading, PA
(2005-2007)
Husband & Wife have two different entities - managed simultaneously and
personal finances. Office Manager for Landis Corvettes and More and Sue T
Landis Real Estate Company. All bookkeeping duties, with Peachtree and MS
Office products, including AR, collections, AP, Payroll, HR, monthly
reports and year end tax reporting, compilation for accountant; maintain
sales inventory and costs for retail and wholesale, assist with lot sales,
title work and notary; evaluate profit margins, monitor spending, handle
insurance renewals; Maintain licenses; Coordinate rents paid, update lease
agreements and increases.
. Successfully managed relocation of dealership and office to new
location.
. Applied for Installment seller license with Dept of Banking to offer
financing to potential buyers
. Became a Notary Public required for dealership titling paperwork
. Maintain 25 rental houses, apartments & garage properties with 47
tenants
. Prepared a Procedure Manual as a Back up for duties performed
Reason for leaving: Driving to Reading was getting too costly with high gas
prices. Looked for opportunity in Lancaster County.
Finance and Administration Manager Home Team Mortgage, Inc., Landisville,
PA (2003-2005)
Manage all company accounting duties; Process receipts excess of a $3
million; Prepare payables and annual reports; Reconcile bank and GL
accounts; Furnish monthly financial reports and statements for owners and 7
other states; Complete bi-monthly payroll, quarterly tax returns and year
end statements; Successfully assist CPA for audited F/S and corporate tax
returns; Collect outstanding debts. Developed HR procedures, maintain
employee handbook; Administer Employee Benefits plans; assist with
recruiting, screening, hiring, exit interviews, unemployment
correspondence. Manage purchasing of supplies; Maintain equipment and phone
service. Liaison for Owners with landlord, attorney, insurance broker,
outside vendors.
. Assist with credit disclosures and wage compliance issues with law
changes in 2004.
. Provide annual cost savings of 4 % with vendor changes.
. Trimmed in house audit time from two staff and several days to one CPA
in one day
Reason for leaving: The business was being sold to a bank. Sold 2 months
after I resigned.
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Account Current & Purchasing Coordinator Murray Insurance Assoc.,
Lancaster, PA (2000-2002)
Researched and analyzed over 15 company statements monthly to retain
commissions and determine proper net due. Processed check and wire payment
transactions in excess of a $1MM. Communicated with insurance company
representatives to achieve mutual agreement of premium differences,
decreased adjustments and write-offs, increased collection of aged credits
due. Collaborated internally with 30 CSR's in four branches to verify
accurate client invoices. Developed procedure manual after computer
conversion for back-up and train assistants. Managed purchasing process of
all office supplies, equipment, and company logo items. Wrote articles for
the quarterly employee newsletter. Prepared monthly reports for Controller.
. Revamped purchasing process for a timesaving of 50%.
. Performed cost analysis on products and services resulting in hundreds
of dollars in annual savings.
. Elected as an ESOP Awareness Representative from more than 100
employees.
Payroll, A/P and Personnel Administrator Robson Lapina, Inc., Lancaster, PA
(1999-2000)
Prepared bi-weekly payroll including direct deposit, distribution, tax
deposits and returns for 55 employees. Maintained 401k calculations for
deductions and deposits. Processed quarterly payroll tax returns for 7
states, researched and applied for employer status in one new state. Issued
more than 50 checks weekly for all utilities and company expenses. Reviewed
expense reports and reimbursed over 100 independent forensic consultants
for services rendered. Managed personnel files, initial employment and
insurance enrollments, changes, claims, and state required forms. Assisted
with receptionist duties. Prepared month end reports for Controller.
Public Accounting - Bookkeeper Weinhold Nickel & Co., CPA Firm, Reamstown,
PA (1998-1999)
Worked extensively with AP/AR, calculated payroll reconciled and identified
bank balance differences, maintained files for 30 sales, services or
manufacturing clients. Prepared Payroll, Sales, and Road & Use tax returns.
Entered and posted Cash Receipt/Disbursement for journals, general ledger,
trial balance. Reconciled FICA and federal tax for W-2 reports. Compiled
financial statements for CPA review.
Office Manager/Accounting Assistant Francis L. Confer, CPA, Lancaster, PA
(1996-1998)
Invoiced clients, applied payments, generated month end reports and
statements. Monitored returns status of over 600 corporate and individual
tax clients. Calculated all clients' payrolls. Reconciled FICA, federal
sales tax, journals, and ledgers. Coordinated the networking of 5 PC's,
implemented new software, and trained staff. Greeted clients, scheduled and
maintained calendars for two Accountants. Typed correspondence, maintained
files prepared deposits.
Travel Accountant AAA Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA (1995-1996)
Interfaced with all three branches to prepare the weekly ARC report for up
to 500 ticketed clients. Monitored cash receipts, prepared deposits,
performed all AR/AP functions. Established Group Trip tracking process.
Developed procedure manual trained staff. Provided support to Membership
Department, reconciled tapes with cash sales and deposits, monitored
inventory of luggage and other retail items in all locations. Reported to
Controller with monthly financial statements.
Owner - Residential Cleaning Service Your Maid, Brownstown, PA (1992-1995)
Established and marketed a residential cleaning service. Secured, scheduled
and served 50 regular clients simultaneously. Hired, trained, monitored
performance of up to 6 full and part-time employees.
NOTEWORTHY
Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, ADP payroll processes, Word,
Peachtree, Opera Property Management Systems, Jonas Club Accounting,
Creative Solutions, OneWrite, Access, Mas90, Great Plains, QuickBooks,
Lotus, QuatroPro.
Banking -Trust Tax Fiduciary/Income Tax Preparation, Teller Services
Restaurant /Food Service - Server, Food Preparation and Unit Management
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Accounting - Thompson Institute, Harrisburg, PA
High School Diploma - Garden Spot High School, New Holland, PA
Restaurant Management Diploma - Pizza Hut, Inc.
Tax Preparation Certificate - H & R Block Individual Tax Preparation
Foundations of Banking Diploma - American Institute of Banking
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