Accounting Management

RUTH E. HOVANEC

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Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 Home: 256-***-****

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CAREER SUMMARY

An Accounting/Administrative professional having well developed accounting/analysis skills to prepare and analyze financial statements. Functional experience, utilizing strong computer skills, includes audits, budgets, financial report analysis, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, bank/accounting reconciliation’s, personal property tax administration, treasury, fixed assets and administration/supervision in non-profit, healthcare, financial services and educational settings. Able to establish relationships and communicate effectively at all levels. Demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of training and presentation material at the college level.

Huntsville Hospital 40 hours week

6/2005 - Present

Huntsville, AL US

Accountant

Accountant with full responsibility for hospital working accounts and audits. Analyze expenditure accounts and provide guidance to senior corporate personnel on spending patterns. Reconcile balance sheets on a monthly basis. Compile and analyze financial information and recommend adjustments within budget line items in response to changes and document business transactions. Reconcile bank accounts. Develop and implement audit schedules for various expense accounts. Provide answers to budget problems based on my research and analysis. Monitor financial activity monthly for major accounts. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports in compliance with Federal and state requirements. Project future costs based on models and past performance. Interface with high level corporate executives and present briefings of facts pertaining to their financial picture.

Midwest Health Services 40 hours week

6/2004 - 6/2005

Dearborn, MI US

Accounting Specialist

Assisted in the development and implementation of an improved accounting system. This systematic examination and audit of the payables system coordinated with purchasing and senior management resulted in significantly increased accountability for funds being disbursed. Audited accounts and reconciled them when this had not been done in six months. Investigated costs to determine their basis. Participated in regular management meetings as the accounting representative to resolve operating issues. Originated methods to implement the issues addressed in these meetings. Implemented these methods by presenting details to coworkers. Established a positive, professional working relationship with an external CPA audit firm.

Jewish Vocational Services 40 hours week

6/2003 - 6/2004

Southfield, MI US

Accounting Analyst

Provided audit support and accounting analysis for government grant program administration. Knowledge of Government regulations. Performed a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting the financial condition and operating results of government grants. Investigated total costs of these grants to recommend cost positions. Developed audit plans, programs, and techniques in dealing with complex audit problems, procedures and activities. Conducted audits to develop recommendations for improved efficiency and cost reduction. Developed budget positions and assigned programs. Analyzed income and costs for programs, prepared program billings and advised both internal and client management of spending variances. Identified individual elements of budget costs. Managed the Petty Cash Fund including replenishment reconciliation.

Oakwood Healthcare Systems 40 hours week

6/1998 - 6/2004

Dearborn, MI US

Financial Analyst

Provided accounting support and analysis for ambulatory healthcare services. Participated in development and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and analysis by isolating individual costs that make up particular programs. Prepared financial analysis for senior management decision-making on projects. This involved multi-cost parameters and formulas to project costs in the future as well as analysis of real time costs. Investigated regular accounts receivable elements for internal cost reporting. Provided analysis of weekly and monthly financial operations statistics.

Baker College 40 hours week

6/2001 - 6/2003

Clinton Township, MI US

Director, Learning Support Services (LSS)

Managed the department and trained/supervised tutor staff of work-study students. Provided administrative support to the President, admissions and academics for student testing and LSS usage. Improved operations including scheduling, time keeping, computer usage and administrative activities. Originated and instituted analysis and reporting of LSS student volume and type of usage. College instructor for Math/Computer (MS Word, EXCEL, Access) courses with 4.8 (on 5.0 scale) evaluation rating. Provided individual student tutoring in math, accounting and computer software.

Fleet Capital Leasing 40 hours week

6/2000 - 6/2001

Troy, MI US

Tax Accountant

Performed Personal Property Tax (PPT) accounting function for national program of commercial equipment leasing. Labor as well as equipment costs were analyzed and resolved. Knowledgeable of Government regulations. Provided audit support using EXCEL spreadsheets. Provided portfolio and asset management support consisting of customer inquiries extending beyond the basic explanation of the charge to include final revisions, waivers, copy requests, charge-off processing, review of renewals, and equipment disposals. Trained portfolio staff. Interfaced with state and locations representatives of Government departments. Provided cost/price research, assessment and resolution.

Oakwood Healthcare Systems 40 hours week

6/1994 - 6/1998

Dearborn, MI US

Treasury Analyst/Staff Accountant

The Treasury Analyst position required that analysis be provided for various treasury activities and cash systems. Participated in establishing and maintaining the corporate treasury function by developing necessary data through usage of various software. Minimized service fees by establishing and maintaining good working relationships with financial institutions. Invested excess daily cash to produce revenue and maintained financial efficiency at ambulatory sites by providing necessary equipment.

As a Staff Accountant, performed various accounting functions as directed. Prepared audit schedules utilizing Lotus and EXCEL. Assisted in preparing financial statements, journal entries and review of same. Prepared audit schedule and provided auditors with cost data as required.

EDUCATION

MSA, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI (3.84 of 4.00 GPA) 2004

BBL, Baker College, Clinton Township, MI (Summa Cum Laude) 1998

Associates in Accounting and CIS, Baker College Clinton Township, MI 1996

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Internet Research, Typing 65 WPM

College Instructor In Basic & Business Math and Word, Excel, Access software

Lawson Software, Quickbooks Software.

H&R Block Tax Classes and Preparer

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