LISA WELCH GORDON

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Victoria TX ****4

ac4oza@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

CONTROLLER, SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTAN, STAFF ACCOUNTANT & OFFICE MANAGER

Twenty years’ experience with construction company and manufacturer overseeing and implementing policies and procedures in office environment, liaison between field operations and management. Conduct internal audits on satellite operations, assist accounting firms with year end tax preparation and audits. Provided information for bid packages as well as funding packages. Worked in human resource department setting up payroll outsourcing, benefit packages, monitor and submit tax credits for employees meeting necessary criteria. Strengths include general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cash management, and internal and external reporting.

EDUCATION

Accounting – Catonsville College

Accounting – Kaplan University

Accounting - WGU

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bookkeeper

Seidel Schroeder

Process live payroll, after the fact payroll, quarterly payroll and sales tax reports for 30 plus companies.

Process monthly, quarterly, annual reports and bookkeeping for tax and financial statement preparation.

Assist with HR issues, Audits Workers Compensation, General Liability Audits and Sales Tax Audits

Senior Staff Accountant

Falls Golf & Resort

Oversee Accounting Staff

Reconciliation of GL, Cash, AR, AP, Inventory, Sales & Use Tax, Intercompany Accounts

Cash Flow

Provide Financial Statements

Liaison between owners and staff

Staff Accountant

Endura Products Corp.

Reconciliation of GL, Cash, AR, AP, Inventory, Sales & Use Tax for company and subsidiary

Create Financial Packets for Taxes and Financial Statements

Implement Document Storage System

Provide and review analytical information as required

Liaison between management and accounting staff

Liaison between management and accounting firm

Office Manager

August 2016

December 2017

February 2015-May 2016

April 2011 - August 2014

CFC, Bellville, TX May 2008 - April 2011

Manage financial and accounting functions for daily operations for non profit entity using Quick Books

Set up and implement funding operations.

Oversee and implement personnel and payroll systems and functions.

Create monthly newsletter

Liaison for board and members

Controller

1989-2008

Razor Enterprises, Inc., Brenham, TX

Manage accounting operations in construction and subsidiary manufacturing company. Accountability extends to financial statements, profit flow/cash flow analysis, and management of lines of credit. Hire and supervise accounting staff of five. As management team member, participate in strategic planning, including expense forecasting, tax planning, and cash management/investment strategies. Oversee reporting form Quick Books and Great Plains Accounting in Texas and SC offices for work in TX, SC, GA, FL, and NC.

Corporate liaison with lenders and auditors and venders. Report directly to CEO.

Selected Contributions:

Provided financial data and accounting services in connection with South Carolina tax credits.

Assisted in establishing of 401(k) program as well as moving from in-house payroll systems to outsourcing payroll and personnel operations.

Established overhead budgeting system using Microsoft Excel to improve expense tracking.

Introduced and implemented morale building programs and activities. Improved relations with and reduced turnover among mid-management and support staff.

Supervised accounting team.

References Available Upon Request

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