Accounting Project Manager
Resume:
WILLIAM F. LAWRENCE, MBA
*** ********** **, ***** *****, LA 70810
************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:
Experienced financial administrator, acknowledged for the ability to
fluently multi-task and negotiate complex situations. Expertly trained in
accounting technology, understanding the importance of a unified IT and
accounting system. A quick study with strong analytical skills and the
capacity to effectively address the financial, operational, and IT demands
facing today's companies. Respected as a perceptive troubleshooter and an
intuitive problem-solver with an engaging management style. Results
oriented, people focused, and highly self-motivated.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
Controller
08/2009-Present
Casualty Insurance Consultants; Baton Rouge, LA
A general managing insurance agency-On site and Remotely
Responsibilities:
. Manage Full Charge Accounting, including Payroll, and prepare
financials for management
. Establish procedures and policies for accounting department
. Administer computerized accounting system and various IT functions
. Prepare year-end accounting reports and information for audits by
outside CPA firm
. Set Internal Controls to ensure proper accounting procedures
Special Accomplishments:
. Coordinating effort to make the company a virtual office, allowing
staff to work offsite
. Reformatted Financials, Cash Flow reports, and Budgets to present
to Management
Controller
12/2007-07/2009
The Macabe Associates; Seattle, WA
A national accounting systems consulting firm serving all types of
businesses and industries
Responsibilities:
. Managed Full charge accounting
. Implemented Software installations and upgrades for MAS products
. Client accounting software and technical support
Special Accomplishments:
. Computerized and electronically stored accounting records,
significantly reducing search time
. Reorganized and updated the Accounting Department processes and
procedures modifying Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and
General Ledger
. Established new set of procedures to insure all Federal, State, and
Local business and payroll taxes were paid on time, preventing
penalties and interest
. Converted the Accounting records from a "paper to file" system to a
paperless system.
. Instrumental in converting the accounting system from MAS 90/200 to
MAS 500
WILLIAM F. LAWRENCE
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Accounting Systems Consultant; Maple Valley, WA
04/2007-11/2007
Private Peachtree accounting software consultant
Responsibilities:
. Project manager for Accounting and Financial Systems Analysis,
Implementations, and Conversions
. I was able to continue as a Peachtree consultant and business
analyst while working for my next two employers. I consulted with
over 30 clients during the next three years, encompassing a variety
of businesses
Special Accomplishments:
. Updated and converted accounting and finance systems for
manufacturing, service, and property management companies in the
Seattle area, enhancing productivity, reducing staff time, and
increasing revenue
Controller
02/2006-03/2007
Picture Source NW; Seattle, WA
International manufacturing company specializing in picture framing
and decorating for businesses
Responsibilities:
. Member of Management Team
. Supervised accounting staff, providing leadership and guidance
. Directed HR services
. Executed multiple accounting procedures, including general ledger,
budgeting, preparing financial statements, Cash Flows, internal
controls, and accounts receivable collections
. Researched optimum software to implement automated inventory
controls
. Supervised Payroll Department and managed ADP software
Special Accomplishments:
. Reorganized the accounting department, converted accounting system
from an outdated DOS system to Peachtree for Manufacturing,
resulting in more accurate data collection, budgeting and
forecasting
. Identified one department as unprofitable, which was subsequently
closed, resulting in significant annual financial savings of
$80,000
. Succeeded in reducing expenses related to vendor contracts and
banking systems saving $5,000 annually
. Increased workflow by improving staff supervision and redefining
employee job descriptions
Controller (contract)
12/2005-02/2006
Zephyr Communications; Seattle, WA
A cabling infrastructure design and consulting firm
Responsibilities:
. Managed Full Charge Accounting, including Payroll
. Analyzed, converted, and maintained accounting software
. Processed WA B&O taxes
. Calculated WA L&I and Union Dues
Special Accomplishments:
. Decreased input errors by switching from Excel spreadsheets to
computerized accounting software
. Recovered electronic data after Peachtree accounting software
crashed resulting in a faster, more efficient program
. Researched and discovered that both WA L&I and Union Dues were
being calculated incorrectly. After adjustments, both the company
and employees saved money
WILLIAM F. LAWRENCE
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Finance Director/Administrator
02/2000-11/2005
Police Jury Association of Louisiana; Baton Rouge, LA
A statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving parish government
in the state of LA
Responsibilities:
. Managed Full oversight of finance and accounting department; IT
Director
. Administered the Self-Insured Fund
. Maintained relationships with financial institutions, coordinating
all banking needs
. Reformatted the Budgets and Financials to better present the
fiscal viability of the organization to the Board of Directors and
Executive Director.
. Transitioned the accounting records to a paperless system,
facilitating shorter and less costly preparation for the annual
audit
. Negotiated contract with Third Party Administrator for the Self
Insured Group Health, Life, and Worker's Compensation Fund
resulting in the restructuring and establishment of new accounting
and membership guidelines
Special Accomplishments:
. Presented new Banking options to Board of Directors leading to
lower banking fees and implementation of a Positive Pay system
. Presented reformatted financial statements allowing the Board of
Directors to better analyze budget items and make critical changes
. Updated and enhanced the computer network and IT system
. Facilitated a 25% reduction of TPA Fees by bringing several
accounting functions in house
EDUCATION:
CPA Eligible
MBA in Finance--City University of Seattle
Accounting Program--Louisiana State University
MA in History; BA in History/Political Science--University of Louisiana at
Monroe
ACCOUNTING/COMPUTER SKILLS:
Peachtree, MS Office, ERP Systems, MAS 90/200, MAS 500, Traverse
Accounting, SBT (later AccPac), QuickBooks, PFW, FAS, SalesLogix, ACT,
Pivot Tables, Access, SQL, MS Windows, MS Windows Server, Crystal Reports,
ADP, Workstation setup, Network planning & setup, trouble-shooting computer
hardware, solving IT issues, Accounting Systems conversions, Data Mining,
Payroll, Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Analysis.
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