Resume
Herald DeTrant
**** ******* *** **, ******, OR 97303 971-***-**** ************@*****.*** SUMMARY 24 years of experience in accounting. including Internal Audit, Corporate Accounting, Retirement Facility Accounting, Retirement Administration and Budget Analyst. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in fast pace setting, both independently and in a team environments. Strong problem solving skills and effective communication skills. 4 1 2 years in the US Coast Guard.
EDUCATION BS Business/Accounting, California State University, Northridge SKILLS
Internal audit experience
Maintained Fixed Asset for a corporation worth over 250 million.
General accounting experiences, includes Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, producing Financial Statements, compiling and completing tax forms, Cash Management reports, Budget Analysis.
Work effectively both independently and in a team environments EXPERIENCE Peoples Church (Jan 2017 to Mar 2018) Salem, OR
(A non-profit with approximately 3500 members of the congregation.) Director of Accounting
Responsible for all accounting and budgeting reports on a monthly basis.
Assessed and made improvements in accounting processes and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency
Processed payroll for 50 employees. Supervised small staff A/R (2 employees plus 6 volunteers) & A/P (1 employee).
Reconciled accounts (500 separate accounts) and generated variance analysis reports monthly. Produced individual account reports to manage cost over runs versus the budget.
Oversaw the checks & cash contributions weekly. Responsible for managing electronic transfer of funds via “PushPay” (Credit Cards & ACH).
Responsible for preparation of month end close and generation of financial reports to the Board of Directors and to the executive staff.
Prepared budget requests and worked collaboratively with the Pastor and Assistant Pastor in approving the annual budget prior to approval by the Board of Directors. Assisted in allocation & tracking of department budgets.
Responded to governmental inquiries, SAIF, State of Oregon payroll tax department for accurate accounting.
Facilitated annual audit.
Linfield College (Oct 2014 to Jan 2016) McMinnville, OR
(A Non-Profit 3A educational institution with approximately 2300 students) Budget Analyst
Worked through two budgeting cycles; responsible for 20 departments at Linfield College. Analyzed each department’s budget and tracked spending.
Responsible for A/P including invoicing and purchase orders for Academic Affairs and each Academic Department.
Assisted in tracking and allocation of grant funds and general budget account funds.
Processed all travel reimbursement for professors and staff.
Ad Hoc Special Projects for the Dean of Academics Affairs. Professional Benefits Services, Inc. Salem, OR (Oct 1998 to Nov 2013) Salem, OR
(Third Party Administrator)
Retirement Administrator
Worked closely with the plans Administrator and Trustees of 401(k), 403(b) retirement plans.
Assisted with compliance and audit questions or concerns.
Performed required discrimination testing and prepared the 5500 tax forms for 120 clients.
Processed loan requests and tracked balances for each participant.
Oversaw the withdrawals from retirement plans. Assisted in the payout and final tax forms for terminated plans.
Holiday Retirement Corporation, Salem, OR (Jul 1994 to May 1998) Salem, OR
(Construction and Retirement/Assisted Living Management Company) Facility Accountant
Full Cycle Accounting responsibilities including A/P, A/R. Reported to the Accounting Manager with indirect reporting to the CFO for 15 facilities.
Responsible for the bank reconciliations of 15 facilities on a monthly basis. Reconciled bank account to Account Receivable & Accounts Payables.
Responsible for monthly preparation of journal entries, general ledger, financial statements, and Sales & Use Tax forms for each facility (15).
Responsible for monthly variance analysis report for management. Litton Industries, Inc. Beverly Hills, CA Beverly Hills, CA April 1991 to February 1994
(Fortune 500 Company)
Corporate Accountant
Oct 1992 to Feb 1994
Maintained Fixed Asset account, Produced the Corporate Cash Management Report, Reported to Corporate Headquarters for 5 divisions.
Backup Payroll Supervisor.
Supported CFO on ad hoc special projects
Internal Auditor
Apr 1991 to Oct 1992
Tested Internal Controls, Substantive Testing & Expanded Testing, Wrote Audit Report. Prior experience includes Coast Guard
Technical Skills
MAS90, AS400 Shelby, and other proprietary software specific to the business, MS Office including Excel, Lotus 123