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Sales Accounts Payable

Location:

Gretna, NE

Posted:

November 27, 2012

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Caroline Richardson

Email: abpw7s@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** * ***** ******

City: Gretna

State: NE

Zip: 68028

Country: USA

Phone: 402-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

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CAROLINE RICHARDSON

12502 S 204th Street Gretna, NE 68028 402-***-****

abpw7s@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Notably talented and accomplished Accounting professional with more than 24 years of experience. Highly knowledgeable in monthly financial reporting, tax statements, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliation, multi-state payroll and allocations. Strong technical skills. Able to manage special projects as needed. Previous supervisory experience. Talented analyst with strong problem-solving abilities. Hard working, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task effectively. History of improving efficiency and accuracy of accounting departments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

General Accounting

Budget Control and Implementation

Expense Tracking and Analysis

Leadership and Teambuilding

Time Management, Prioritizing

Hard working, Detail-Oriented

Articulate Oral and Written Communication

Financial Systems and Reporting

Payroll and Employment Taxes

Accounts Receivable/Payable

Outstanding Customer Relations

Superior Interpersonal Skills

Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities Able to multi-task in fast-paced environments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

NOSAL PROFESSIONAL GROUP (CPA Firm) Christina Merrill 402-***-**** Current

Business Services Representative

Duties include year-end tax for corporate clients. Balancing P&L and BS with respective

back up work papers. Post Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements. Process Payroll with

related government reporting. Record depreciation. Various weekly and monthly reports

KELLY SERVICES

FNB - Omaha - Credit Card Services Division - 4 week temp job Mike Andre 402-***-**** 10/12

Duties included business card setup with commercial credit holders. Provided support assistance

for a team of business representatives. Picked up and delivered credit cards daily.

OFFICE MANAGER OCTOBER 2007 TO Feb 2009

DUTTON & ASSOCIATES - OMAHA NE - CPA FIRM

PRESIDENT/OWNER 2006 - 2012

LC DISTRIBUTING OMAHA, NE

DUTTON & ASSOCIATES

Duties included Payroll processing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Tax Reporting,

General Ledger Financial Statements, Balance Sheets. Responsible for preparing client billings and

statements on a monthly and quarterly basis. Assisted CPA's with tax return processing.

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CAROLINE RICHARDSON

12502 S 204th Street Gretna, NE 68028 402-***-****

abpw7s@r.postjobfree.com

LC DISTRIBUTING, INC.

Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer

Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures,

research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections

Confer with vendors, material suppliers, and manufacturers to identify the appropriate materials for the product

Organize and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with coordinators,

Advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services

Work closely with graphic designers to design images content for product design

Negotiate and communicate with independent distributors to establish distribution networks and develop distribution strategies

Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers

Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training

Programs for sales representatives

Job Accomplishments:

Developed and executed marketing programs to create brand awareness and drive sales growth

Throughout the US, Canada, and UK

Initiated the manufacture / distribution of an industry-specific product with a 727% gross profit margin

Drove business by 58% increase over 6 consecutive months

PRESIDENT/OWNER 2005 - 2007

PARADISE BAY TANNING OMAHA, NE

Directed the hiring, training, and performance evaluations employees and oversaw their daily activities Built and cultivated strong business relationships with customers and distributors to ensure customer satisfaction and to generate customers

Promoted and distributed marketing collateral to create brand awareness at bridal fairs, travel agencies, residence complexes, and other venues to reach target audience

Identified, developed, and valuated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment

Objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors

Job Accomplishments:

Spearheaded the startup of a successful tanning salon with 8 employees and annual revenues of $241,000

Grew customer base from zero to 3500 within two years

Increased profits in second year by 53% and sold the salon for a substantial profit

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CAROLINE RICHARDSON

12502 S 204th Street Gretna, NE 68028 402-***-****

abpw7s@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE 1983 - 2005

SOFTWARE TRAINER/INSTALLER

CONTROLLER /CO-OWNER

INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, INC. OMAHA, NE

Installed, trained and supported law firms on custom written Legal Time and Billing Software program Oversaw daily aspects of Time and Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, Docket Control, Conflict of Interest, Trust Accounting and Allocations

Administered onsite implementation and training of the various software applications

Functioned as 24 hours on call support and performed technical software support on over 50 clients using Payroll software

Worked collaboratively with AR Collections and responsible for the payment of all vendor invoices

Reconciled numerous credit card statements and produced financial statements monthly

Performed bank reconciliation on 4 business accounts and prepared sales tax returns for multi states

Collaborated with Vendors on health care renewals, cellular phone plans, long distance vendors, etc

Job Accomplishments:

Started with the company as employee # 3 then promoted to Assistant Controller all the way through Senior Vice President of Finance for exemplary performance, accuracy and efficiency

payroll for 120 employees covering 10 states and handled all payroll federal, state and local

Liability reporting

Served as personal assistant to the CEO and processed W2's, 941's and 940's and all government