Accounting Human Resources

Dana Grace ***********@*****.***

A highly experienced senior financial professional with 28 years of verifiable success in complex environments. Articulate and self-motivated with high professional standards and integrity. Positive, dedicated, resourceful, and a results-oriented attitude.

Strong research & reporting ability Contract analysis and negotiations

Multiple task management/coordination Very competent with regulatory compliance

Excellent financial planning and analysis Highly skilled at staff training and supervision

Multiple Verifiable Public Accounting Clients Excellent Life Coaching & Motivational skills

PROFESSIONAL Grace Enterprises Professional Services, LLC

Owner/Accountant [05/12-Present]

Professional Accounting Services provided for several well established business.

Payroll, & Payroll Tax Reporting, A/R Billing & Collections, A/P, Bank, Reconciliations

Budgeting & Problem Solving, Sales Tax Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation

Corporation, LLC & Partnership Creating, Accounting Systems Set Up & Maintenance

Bookkeeping, Specializing in Financial Systems Repair & Reorganization

(02/13-05/13) Temporary Assignment-Central Consolidated School District of NM through Accounting Principals. Annual budgeting for the 15 school locations and administration.

SouthwestRe

Director of Accounting & Finance [11/2013 – 04/2015]

Worked closely with CEO and Treasurer to manage the daily accounting activities of 15 books of business and general ledgers including Financial Statement preparation. Responsible for 10 staff accountants. Responsible for administration of Microsoft Dynamics Accounting Software.

La Vida Felicidad, INC / Los Lunas, New Mexico

Director of Finance [11/08 – 04/12]

Worked closely with the CEO and COO to manage the daily financial operations of a non-profit community based agency with a budget of over $7M. Directed and managed Receptionist, A/R, A/P & Payroll positions. Oversaw the maintenance of the 403(b) pension plan, including participation in investment decisions. Responsible for the financial component of funding proposals. Prepared grant utilization reports for Directors and Managers. Reported monthly to the Board of Directors on financial status and serves on the Board Finance Committee. Created over 30 customized financial reports for the agency.

Substantial contributor to ALTSD of NM State Direct Purchase of Services Manual

Significantly lowered the company “Over 90 Days A/R Balance” from above 10% to 5%

Yearly Independent Financial Audits: 3 consecutive years with no deficiencies or findings

Industrial & Commercial Security Systems, INC / Albuquerque, New Mexico

Controller [07/05 – 11/08]

Responsible for the preparation and filing of Property Tax, Payroll Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, as well as administration of Workman’s Compensation, Health Insurance, Property Insurance, A/P & Payroll for two separate corporations of $1M each. Responsible for all steps involved with monthly Financial Statement preparation including overseeing three accounting staff members performing Accounts Receivable functions. Responsible for the implementation of newly designed accounting procedures and policies.

Served as Executive Director when President was out of town

Responsible for Human Resources issues & implemented policies & procedures

Central Avenue Enterprises, INC / Albuquerque, New Mexico

Controller [06/97 – 06/05]

Accountable for the preparation and filing of Property Tax, Payroll Tax, and Gross Receipts Tax and administration of Worker’s Compensation and Health and Property Insurance for two corporations of over $5M each. Accountable for all steps involved with monthly Financial Statement preparation including overseeing four accounting staff members who performed Payroll, A/P and the Revenue functions. Implemented new accounting and fixed assets programs. Retail locations in two states. Responsible for Human Resources issues & duties. Implemented HR policies & procedures.

EDUCATION NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bachelor of Accountancy

10-Key by Touch•Microsoft Office Suite•Creative Solutions Accounting Package•QuickBooks Pro

Microsoft Dynamics Accounting Software•Client Bookkeeping Solutions•Mas90 Accounting Software

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