FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

ACCOMPLISHED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT with diverse experience in a wide range of industries. Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with SEC and GAAP guidelines. Proven record of success in meeting all business goals. Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Solution-oriented team player who communicates well with all levels of management. Quick to adapt to new technologies.

Areas of expertise:

General Accounting

Financial Reporting

Auditing Support

Budget Development

Budget Analysis

Account Reconciliation

Financial Statements

Investor Relations

SEC Filings

Month End Closings

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Accumulated more than 20 years of experience in financial accounting, established record of success in general accounting, as well as in the preparation of financial statements for internal and SEC reporting, including annual and shareholder reports.

Supported major worldwide consolidation effort spanning 200 subsidiaries using Hyperion Enterprise System, ensuring accurate journal entries that compiled with GAAP reporting guidelines. Conducted financial analysis in relation to consolidation activities and prepared internal financial statements.

Supported investor relations by preparing materials for presentations, including press releases and peer group reporting, serving as a source to analysts.

Analyzed budget variances, identifying expense discrepancies and offering well-received recommendations that resulted in substantial cost savings.

Gave expert legal testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission and California Public Utilities Commission to support requests for rate increases, conducting financial analysis and preparing exhibits.

Incorporated spreadsheets and computer systems to improve speed and accuracy of accounting and reporting through automation.

Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.

RELATED WORK HISTORY

FIRST HOPE BANK, COLUMBIA, NJ 2011 TO PRESENT

Loan Operations Specialist

Prepared the accounting entries for residential mortgage loans from the initial boarding on the system to the sale to investor. Proficient with the on boarding of all consumer loans. Familiar with the use of Encompass software to account for residential mortgage loans. Assisted customers and other departments with questions related to loans. Reconciled accounts. Assisted in monthly closing process.

PHARMACIA & UPJOHN, INC, KALAMAZOO, MI 1997 TO 1999

Consolidation and Internal Reporting Consultant

Supported worldwide consolidation process, preparing journal entries and internal financial statements in accordance with GAAP reporting guidelines. Interfaced with internal and external auditors.

FIRST OF AMERICA BANK CORPORATION, KALAMAZOO, MI 1993 TO 1997

Staff Accountant

Prepared corporate monthly and quarterly financial statements and required SEC reports. Conducted analysis and prepared presentation materials for investor relations group. Reconciled general ledger and participated in monthly closing process. Handled accounting for mortgage loan line of business.

MICHIGAN GAS COMPANY, THREE RIVERS, MI 1989 TO 1993

Senior Accountant/Rates & Gas Supply Analyst

Earning promotion to senior accountant role, assisted controller with budget planning and analysis. Supervised A/P and A/R staff. Provided financial analysis and presented expert testimony to justify rate increases. (Asked to rejoin company, a spin-off of Michigan Power, following return to Michigan.)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ROSEMEAD, CA 1983 TO 1989

Financial Accountant/ Accounting Research Analyst

Prepared financial statements in accordance with SEC requirements. Also, prepared internal report for senior management. Reconciled general ledger accounts. Generated monthly summaries of expense accounts for top-level managers. Prepared and analyzed profitability ratios. Interfaced with internal and external auditors.

MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY, THREE RIVERS, MI 1980 TO 1983

General Accountant

Prepared quarterly and annual revenue budgets. Participate in implementation of automated accounting system. Earned promotion to rate analyst role.

EDUCATION

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO, MI

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with major in accounting

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excel, Word, Outlook, Jack Henry Silverlake System, Encompass and Hyperion Enterprise System

VOLUNTEER WORK

ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH, OFFICE ASSISTANT - 2000 TO 2010

Treasurer, church affiliated fundraising organization.

LITTLE HILL FOUNDATION, BOARD OF TRUSTEES – PRESENT

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