Elizabeth Schwinkendorf

***** ******** *****, **** ****, Ohio 44012 • 440-***-**** • ac1vj1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking an accounting position in an organization where I can use my accounting expertise to prepare fair and accurate financial documents for the organization.

Experience

Controller, Blue Dog Baseball, LLC dba Lake Erie Crushers June 2016 – August 2017

Managed and oversaw the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable business functions with over $2 million in cumulative transactions

Facilitated a change in Financial Intermediaries that improved margin by 5%

Established a successful billing operating process that reduced cash flow inconsistencies by 100%

Brought about over $400 thousand in reduced costs through identified expense allocation

Successfully reconciled over $200 thousand in misclassified assets

Implemented a process consolidating three ERP systems that documented 2016 and future fiscal years

Created and implemented an incentive-based compensation system for all variable cost employees

Reduced Aged Receivables by 90% through a comprehensive system of accountability and oversight

Investigative Assistant, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office 2010 - June 2016

Assigned to Cleveland’s Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Unit. This joint task force works with local law enforcement and federal agents investigating Social Security disability fraud.

Developed Key Performance Indicators to increase unit’s productivity. Most notably being “Average Days to Close” which helped reduce the number of days to close by 48% (from 175 to 92 days)

Identified cash trails of US Treasury deposits from subpoenaed documents resulting in approximately $1 million of fraudulent income leading to a 100% prosecution rate

Created and standardized a more detailed case log dashboard that enabled leadership to evaluate investigative activity and improved access to time sensitive information

Reduced discrepancies in monthly publicly reported metrics by 50%

Established and maintained current investigative files through adhoc analysis

Integrated two law enforcement databases to improve understanding of the claimant

Budget Counselor, Bay Presbyterian Church 1999-2010

Worked one on one counseling individuals

Constructed Personal Financial Statements

Instructed individuals in budgeting and debt reduction skills

Negotiated with financial institutions to reduce debt and create workout plan

Auditor, Independent Contractor 1990-2007

Conducted audits and reviews for small non-for-profit organizations

Examined organization’s financial records

Agreed assets to financial institution’s statement

Financial Analyst, Rossborough Manufacturing Co. L.P. 1996-1997

Calculated Partner’s Quarterly Distribution Payments

Completed accurate and timely monthly financial statements

Assured income and expenses were properly recorded in accordance with GAAP

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Oversaw Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Payroll Departments

Corresponded regularly with financial institutions and insurance companies

Reconciled fixed assets with monthly depreciation records

Analyzed budget versus actual expenses for several departments

Accountant, The Center For Learning 1992-1996

Prepared monthly financial statements

Ensured accuracy of inventory reports

Analyzed and tracked inventory surpluses and deficits

Assistant Controller, WDTN-TV2 1990-1991

Coordinated monthly close, including financial statement preparation, variance analysis and reporting to Controller as well as the General Manager

Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff

Prepared journal entries, accruals and adjustments and performed multiple bank reconciliations

Prepared and maintained fixed asset and film depreciation schedules

Calculated sales staff monthly commission

Senior Internal Auditor, Credit Life Insurance Companies 1988-1990

Tested account balances and their corresponding accounting methodologies

Determined compliance with policies and procedures and reviewed internal control suitability

Conducted field reviews at agent’s business locations

Documented process and prepared audit findings memorandum

Assisted external auditors in their examination

Financial Analyst, Society Bank - Trust Department 1987-1988

Assisted Investment Officers in research of Trust securities

Participated in client meetings and presentations

Designed charts and graphs to show client’s performance

Calculated Investment Officer’s performance

Internal Auditor, Society Bank 1985-1987

Examined internal control procedures and regulatory compliance

Performed audit fieldwork using knowledge of accounting practices and operating procedures

Prepared audit reports, including recommendations to management

Skills & Qualifications

Over 30 years of accounting experience

Excellent knowledge of General Accounting Principle and Practices

Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook

Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting packages

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make well thought out decisions

Education and Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Miami University, Oxford, OH

Certified Public Accountant (CPA, inactive)

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