Manager Management
Resume:
Confidential User
Email: **********@********.***
Address: Address Withheld
City: Hillsboro
State: NH
Zip: 03244
Country: USA
Phone: 603-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $80,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
Manage month end and year end financial closing Manage Account Staff Work with upper management during desicion making process Excel and computer experience
Educational Background:
Bachelors Degree, Accounting
Franklin Pierce College, 01/2002 - 04/2005
Concord, NH
Not Selected,, Not Selected
Job History / Details:
Ginger L. Hobart
Hillsboro, NH 03244
**********@********.***
SUMMARY
Energetic Accounting Professional with over fifteen years as
Controller, Financial Manager, and Special Projects Coordinator.
Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company`s
financial statements, managing the accounting staff and
overseeing the daily administrative functions. Held full
supervisory responsibilities for the financial department,
including Financial Reporting, A/P, A/R, Job Costing, Purchasing,
Payroll, Contract Billing, Human Resources, and IT operations.
Tasked with the implementation and oversight of the ongoing
compliance of Sarbanes Oxley controls. Able to effectively guide
senior management in making effective financial decisions, while
also maintaining extensive contact with Corporate Accounting
Staff. Possess strong analytical skills, commitment to accuracy,
and organizational excellence. Key skills include:
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written,
including computer skills and software programs appropriate to
the position.
* Ability to plan, develop, and implement internal controls to
ensure integrity of financial statements.
* Responsibility for numerous internal and external interim and
year-end audits.
* Integral support for numerous IT upgrades, which includes
implementing new software systems.
Airgas / Merriam-Graves
2006 - Present
Airgas distributes industrial, medical, and specialty gases and
welding supplies to industrial and commercial customers. Airgas
acquired Merriam-Graves in 2008.
Payroll Manager, Salem, NH
2010 - Present
Processed payroll for 1500 employees, ensuring accuracy and
timeliness.
* Reorganized weekly payroll schedule to ensure efficiency and
timely processing of weekly payroll, biweekly payroll and
special payments including commissions and bonus payouts.
* Updated payroll policies within the hourly time clock software
to ensure accurate PTO accruals.
* Oversaw implementation and incorporation of new 2012 PA local
tax laws, requiring moving individual tax requirements into ADP
Payroll System.
* Managed staff employees assisting in data entry and weekly
payroll processing.
* Processed year-end payroll adjustments such as moving expenses,
ESPP sales, third party pay, and Workers Compensation audits.
Senior Accountant, Salem, NH
2008 - 2010
Initially responsible to transition all Merriam-Graves general
ledger accounts into Airgas general ledger. Additionally
responsible for functions relating to month-end financial close.
* Prepared numerous monthly journal entries on a timely basis
with detailed explanations, including streamlining the unpaid
receiving report, which was one of the largest detailed entries.
* Updated monthly balance sheets and bank reconciliations.
Analyzed various general ledger accounts during this process.
* Worked closely with operations to reconcile the largest assets
owned by Airgas (such as cylinders and bulk tanks). Used multiple
software packages and worked with numerous managers.
Merriam-Graves, Charlestown, NH
Family-owned corporation distributing medical and specialty gases
as well as safety and welding supplies. Operated 25 retail
locations as well as industrial gas plants.
Controller
2006 - 2008
Worked with senior management to provide accurate statistical
reporting to guide operational decisions. Prepared monthly
financial statements in support of branch locations.
* Assured the accuracy of month-end closings, journal entries,
and the integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers in
coordination with the Accounting Manager.
* Provided financial analysis and support to all levels of
management within the company.
* Designed and maintained internal financial controls, and
standardized internal financial policies.
* Oversaw ongoing operations of credit managers and accounts
receivable staff, which included hiring, training, and
performance appraisals. Interacted with Payroll / HR
Administrator on a daily basis.
* Assisted the Chief Financial Officer in preparing the annual
operating budget.
* Calculated and held accountable for the company`s bonus and
commission plans.
* Managed cash flow which included day-to-day bank relationships
to assure all transactions were completed accurately, including
controlled disbursements, ACH processing and wire transfers.
White Mountain Cable Construction, Epsom, NH
1999 - 2006
Provided manpower to various cable companies to install CATV
cable above and underground. Customers included Verizon, Comcast,
Metrocast and others.
Controller
2005 - 2006
Managed accounting staff of 13 which was responsible for all
daily accounting transactions as well as overseeing monthly and
year-end financial closings.
* Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue
forecasts and COS budgets, with our President and VPs, prior to
discussions with Corporate Finance team.
* Reviewed all monthly work papers for reasonableness and
accuracy.
* Formulated and prepared analytical and statistical monthly
reports for review with Senior Management and Corporate
Controller.
* Created and implemented SOX 404 controls per Federal
guidelines.
Assistant Controller
1999 - 2005
Worked closely with the Controller to ensure the accounting
department ran efficiently. Major responsibility and focus was
month-end closing.
* Analyzed and verified all asset and liability account balances
per the trial balance.
* Provided monthly work papers, which included corresponding with
each subsidiary to verify inter-company payable and / or
receivable balances, including balances with corporate office.
* Reconciled all cash accounts using the cash management
software program and maintained all statements and cancelled
checks.
* Worked with Controller to produce Corporate Quarterly
Workpapers and Analytical Review.
* Prepared Sales and Use Tax returns which were filed monthly,
quarterly, and / or yearly. Made tax inquiries of any new state
with which White Mountain Cable intended to do business.
* Consolidated multi-divisional financial statements and all
corporate P / R tax returns for 40+ states at the corporate
level.
Bremco, Inc., Newport, NH
1996 - 1999
Subcontractor to industrial customers during upgrade of boiler
systems or scheduled shutdowns.
Controller
Worked closely with company owner and managers to supply all
monthly financial statements, including daily job cost updates.
EDUCATION
Coursework in Advanced Accounting, Franklin Pierce College,
Concord, NH
Associate of Science (AS) in Accounting, University of New
Hampshire, CLL, Concord, NH
Coursework in Accounting Studies, University of Maine,
Portland, ME
Attended numerous employer sponsored courses, programs and
seminars, including: Sarbanes Oxley Act, Annual Tax Updates,
Time Management, ForeFront Software Systems
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