Director of Finance

Amanda Metzger

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Manchester, Kentucky 40962 606-***-****

OBJECTIVE Plant Controller Position

SKILL-SET HIGHLIGHTS

• Proven leader with tangible results

• Easily adaptable to change

• Analytical thinker

• Creative visionary

• Self-motivated to succeed

• Effective time management

• Excellent managerial techniques

• Strong organizational skills

• Account reconciliation expert

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Budget Analyst, Accountemps - Berea College 12/14 – 02/15

• Provided analytical support for multiple college grant budgets

administered by Partners for Education and meet regularly with

Project Directors to provide budget projections, discuss planned

costs, reviewed available financial options and addressed budgetary

implications. Planned for annual operational budget allocations.

• Conducted training with partners and staff regarding budgetary and

grant expenditure requirements

• Compiled financial data and prepared applicable financial reports

for annual reporting purposes

• Ensured accounting records of grant were reconciled with college

financial records

• Made sure expenses were properly documented, substantiated and

applicable to the grant goals and objectives

• Ensured grant allocations were appropriate, properly recorded and

adequately documented

• Monitored federal match from partners and made certain

documented match meet federal or other guidelines for compliance

• Provided training around match requirements to partners and staff

and seek out match sources

• Reviewed expenditures to ensure compliance with college policy

and U.S. Department of Education Regulations

• Oversaw departmental usage of purchasing cards (P-card) and

assisted with documentation for travel reports and project costs

• Assisted in the development of forms and documents to ensure

compliance within federal financial regulations

Personal Care Taker, Cumberland River Comprehensive Care

03/13 – 07/14

• Help clients with daily personal tasks, while teaching to be self-

sufficient.

Accounting Manager Webbed Sphere, Inc. 11/10 – 06/11

• Cost Accounting

• Developed and implemented accounting and interdepartmental

policies and procedures

• Examined financial statements to ensure that they were accurate and

complied with laws and regulations

• Computed taxes owed, prepared tax returns, and ensured that taxes

were paid properly and on time

• Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency and

use of accepted accounting procedures

• Organized and maintain financial records

• Assess financial operations and make best-practices

recommendations to management

• Suggested ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve

profits

Project Accountant, Hazard Perry County Community Ministries

03/10 – 08-10

• Audit Preparation

Director of Finance, Red Bird Mission Inc. 08/07 – 08/08

• Inventory

• Financial Statement Preparation and Finalization

• Budget Preparation

• Reconciling the trial balance

• Reconciling general ledger accounts

• Creating and posting adjusting entries

• Posting closing entries

• Posting accounts payable and receivable

• Monthly closing

Project Accountant, Technical Staffing Solutions

09/05 - 02/06

• Reconciling the general ledger

• Closing old purchase orders

• Writing off bad accounts

Staff Accountant, LNS America, Inc. 08/04 – 08/05

• Cost Accounting

• Maintained accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid,

fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit

transactions.

• Reduced the open invoice cycle time from 45 days to 30 days by

developing new dispute reporting procedures.

• Researched and resolved billing problems

• Inventory

• Posting accounts payable and receivable

• Generating Checks

• Generating monthly accounts receivable statements

• Assisting with month end closing and year end statements

Reconciling general ledger accounts

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Posting journal entries

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Office Manager, Metzger Brothers Construction 01/98 – 06/04

• Cost Accounting

• Inventory

• Bookkeeping

• Human Resources

• Receptionist

Office Manager, Midway Affidavit Service, Inc. 01/01 – 01-03

• Bookkeeping

• Human Resources

• Receptionist

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications including Outlook,

Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

• Proficient in Shop Pro, Oracle, AS400, Thoroughbred, QuickBooks,

Peachtree, and MAS 90

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Business Law courses

• On line courses in Microsoft Office

• Robert Half online courses

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Volunteer at Red Bird Mission Inc., Elementary Computer Lab

2011 - 2012

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree in Applied Business – Accounting 2004

University of Cincinnati

REFERENCES

• Brent Friedman, IT Consolation, 859-***-****,

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• Jason Hosler, Web Developer, Forcht Group 859-***-****,

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• Rebecca Smallwood, Teacher, Red Bird Mission, 606-***-****

“Amanda displayed a proven commitment and diligence in the execution of her position. She was

always approachable and eager to investigate any issues presented. Her attention to detail, tenacity, and

willingness to devote herself to a cause would make her an asset to any business!”

Written as a LinkedIn Recommendation on October 29, 2012 by

Scott Mays, Processing Director Webbed Sphere Inc. / TrollandToad.com

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