Accounting Management

T RACI L. TUCKER, MBA

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CON T RO L L E R/ SE N I O R ACCOU N T I N G EXEC U T I V E

Bottom-lined, results-oriented Financial Professional offering extensive background in

f inancial reporting, accounting, financial system management, budgeting, strategic planning,

forecasting, procedure implementation, month-end close management, cash f low

management, account analysis, financial statement preparation, and compliance.

Proactive with a total commitment to streamlining operations and controlling costs. Focused

on values, corporate objectives, and strategic planning to directly impact the success and

g rowth of the organization.

Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels

t hroughout the organization and create / promote a positive and supportive work

environment.

Known for consistently exceeding organizational goals and objectives coupled with solid work

ethic and capacity to function well under pressure and display a high level of competence in a

r apidly evolving work environment.

P ROFESSIONAL C AREER E XPER I ENCE

BOOKKEEP ING PLUS, I NC., G reenfield, I N 2014 –

2015

Accountant

Charged with completing monthly accounting processes for multiple clients including: month end close,

monthly financial statements, accounts payable processing, bank account reconciliations, and other

p rojects as assigned.

• Prepared grant reports for not-for-profit clients ensuring that all documentation was

i ncluded and coded correctly.

• Completed monthly financial statements for all clients in a t imely matter providing

explanations for any significant variances from month to month.

M ED LAB, I NC. (EXPRESS E MPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS), Terre Haute, I N

2013 – 2014

Senior Accountant (Business closed)

Charged with accountability for reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts in accordance

w ith GAAP and researching / resolving out of balance general ledger accounts for three medical

services companies within group. Reconciled daily cash receipts and third party transactions. Prepared

monthly journal entries, schedules and supporting documentation for senior management.

• Closely collaborated with all stakeholders, including senior management team,

regarding timely and accurate completion of reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.

• Ensured accuracy of GL codes for invoices and receipts and prepared month-end

closing entries.

NORT H AMER ICAN L IG H T I NG, Paris, I L

2012 – 2013

Payroll Supervisor

Held full accountability for processing payroll for thousands of employees. U tilized Kronos for

t imekeeping and SAP for payroll administration to ensure accurate and efficient workflows. Performed

month-end closing activities and handled monthly and quarterly payroll tax return functions.

• Expertly completed payroll administration for 2,700 employees on weekly basis and

additional 740 employees on semi-monthly basis.

• Coached, t rained, managed, and motivated team of two payroll administration

specialists.

• Streamlined financial operations by establishing easy-to-follow month-end closing

p rocedures, enabling all departmental employees to seamlessly complete month-end closing

p rocesses.

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HA M ILTON CENTER, I NC., Terre Haute, I N 2010 –

2012

Accounting Di rector

Held key executive decision-making authority along with control of $34 mill ion budget and leadership

of seven member Accounting Department on behalf of 800-employee company. Spearheaded and

d irected all accounting activities, prepared financial statements, performed monthly financial

statement analysis, assisted with annual budget preparation, prepared grant reporting, and

participated in 5500 and worker compensation audits. M anaged f ixed asset control for multiple

locations. P rovided expertise and support for d isaster recovery planning and strategic planning.

T rained and mentored junior accountants and presented financial statements to Board of Directors in

absence of CFO.

• Streamlined operations of accounting department by replacing antiquated manual

system with Web-based timekeeping system.

• Reduced annual expenses by eliminating one payroll specialist position.

• Facilitated all cross-training activities to ensure smooth operations.

• Proactively partnered with key stakeholders, including external auditors, during

p reparation of annual reports and corporate tax returns.

• Served as integral member of Risk Management Team w ith focus of identifying and

analyzing impact of company’s investment decisions.

H R AMER ICA, I NC., Fort Wayne, I N 2006 –

2010

Controller & VP of Finance

Executed sound financial management, directing and overseeing all financial activities of three

companies and ensuring executive management, shareholders, staff and other stakeholders receive

t imely information to make informed decisions. Worked directly with company President and Chairman

of Board on all financial and cost control initiatives. Prepared financial statements and conducted

monthly financial statement analysis. Performed 401(k) administration for multiple plans and

participated in 5500 and worker compensation audits.

• Promoted from part time staff accountant to VP Finance / Controller based on

excellent subject matter knowledge and exemplary leadership abilities.

• Captured significant cost savings by consolidating / combining Payroll and Accounting

Departments and eliminating one supervisory position.

• I ncreased organizational efficiency by developing and updating company and

departmental policies and procedures.

• Led and supervised Accounting and Payroll D epartments and oversaw multi-state

payroll tax reporting.

CLEAR TALK COM M UN ICAT IONS, Paris, I L 1999 –

2010

Senior Accountant

Prepared all financial statements, annual budget, tax returns, presented financial reports to Board of

D irectors, and prepared weekly revenue reports. Administered payroll, employee benefits, and monthly

closings. Reviewed and adjusted payroll journal entries. Approved, coded and reviewed A /P invoices

and coded / reviewed purchase order requests. Applied cost allocation for various program expenses.

• Delivered substantial man hour savings by converting accounting system to QuickBooks.

• Slashed payroll processing costs by bringing payroll processing in-house.

• Cut financial statement preparation times by 50% t hrough development and

i mplementation of operational procedures.

ED UCAT ION & TEC H N ICAL PROF IC I ENC IES

MASTERS I N BUSINESS ADM I N ISTRATION, Indiana Wesleyan University

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE I N CIVI L ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, Lake Land College

B ACHELOR OF SCIENCE I N ACCOUNTING, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

M icrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, MAS90/200, HR Pyramid, Quantum, SAP,

K ronos

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