Accounts Payable Accounting

Location:

Salary:

$45000.00

Posted:

May 28, 2013

Illze McArthur

Douglasville, GA 30135

*************@*****.***

ACCOUNTANT

Eight Years’ Expertise Managing Accounting Operations for a Major Franchise

Conscientious, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in retail accounting, acquired from

overseeing financial operations for five Atlanta Bread locations. Versatile, and highly organized with

excellent communication skills. Demonstrated success in creating innovative procedures that dramatically

increase productivity, reduce errors and deliver substantial cost savings.

Adept at quickly learning new systems and procedures.

Strong problem solving skills; capable of resolving issues without sacrificing company revenue.

Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner

Accustomed to working independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with

emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

ADDITIONAL CORE STRENGTHS

Peachtree Accounting Experience Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

Microsoft Word & Excel Financial Statements/Reconciliation

System Implementation Spreadsheet Development

Franchise Contract Agreements Data Analysis & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lupton Smith Holdings Atlanta, GA 1999 – 2007

Franchisee with several cafés throughout the Southeast, including five Atlanta Bread restaurants.

Accountant

Recruited as the sole accountant to handled all accounting and financial operations. Reported directly to

franchisee owner. Managed all accounts payable/accounts receivable duties and airline vouchers.

Prepared and consolidated financial statements, reconciled bank statements and maintained all records.

• Played an integral role in new restaurant openings which included setting up telecommunications and

obtaining necessary licenses for operation.

• Developed and implemented all accounting procedures and trained new Accounts Receivable Specialist.

• Sought out new payroll company suitable for the owner’s budget. Negotiated favorable rates and

benefits package.

• Successfully worked with outside accounting firms, providing company statements and reports.

• Entrusted to sign all bank accounts and authorized important legal documents.

• Collaborated with attorneys to handle pertinent legal aspects of franchise agreement.

• Successfully managed each restaurant’s cash flow projections and company’s books for five years

without any errors.

EDUCATION

Windsor House Academy, South Africa: Financial Management Diploma