Accounting Manager

SANDRA E. POEPPEL

*** ** ****** *******, **** Saint Lucie, FL 34983

Mobile: 954-***-****

E-mail: ****@*********.***

PROFILE

Accounting Controller with over 10 years of experience in managing the

accounting and financial records of small and large companies.

. Strong analytical, forecasting, budgeting and cost control skills

. Enjoys challenges and meets head office deadlines

. Experience with negotiations

. Experience with various management computer systems

. Can do attitude and displays commitment to all company priorities

. Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and challenging

environment

. Ability to resolve and address interruptions/ changing priorities

. The ability to own the forecast and budgeting process, while evaluating

risks and opportunities for the business

. Actively manage expense structure, assets and vendors

. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the management

. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and

professionalism

EDUCATION

. KEISER UNIVERSITY - MBA in Accounting

. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - BA in Finance

. MIAMI DADE COLLEGE - AA in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Controller

Viesel Fuel, LLC, Florida Mar 2013 -

Jan 2015

. Provide management with daily, weekly and monthly reports to drive

business results

. Problem solver and have the ability to multitask, as well as enhance

policies and controls throughout the company and to identify potential

risks in a timely manner

. Thorough understanding of the reality of the distribution operations

. Provides management and direction to Credit, AR, and AP, HR and Payroll

. Provides financial input to Ops Manager for Inventory Management,

Customer Service and Settlements

. Responsible for Budgets, Forecasts, Month end closing and financial

statements and variance reporting

. Ensure the financial reporting processes are in accordance with GAAP and

the Company's Financial

. Ensure the financial reporting processes are in accordance with an

emphasis on inventory accounting issues such as FIFO valuation and proper

A/P cut-off

. Close books, journal entries and account analysis

. Cost Analysis and budget trends

. Benchmark internal operations

. Hands on role with limited budget available for general accounting staff

. Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product

required

Accounting Manager

Praxair Distribution SE, LLC., Florida Sept 2010 -

Feb 2013

. Prepares monthly financial statements, cash flow statement, budget

preparation

. Monthly Reconciliations: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Warehouse

and Return Goods, Unapplied Cash, Petty Cash, SOX Audits, General Ledger,

Balance Sheet, and Financials

. Audits: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, Daily Sales

Batches, Credit balance and Credit Increases, Price Attainment, Deleted

lines, Cancelled orders, Price and Credit Override

. Price Administration: Review contracts with legal, fill out bids,

contract forms, reviews pricing with GSM, prepares yearly and monthly

future pricing on Gas, Hard Goods, Rent, and others

. In change of regulatory fees: Hazmat, Surcharges, Fuel, and others.

. Creation of company policies: applies knowledge and understanding of the

collective effect establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating

the risks of these

. Understanding the objectives and components of the overall control

environment and organization, and supervisory controls

. Management: Validates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over

financial reporting

. Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions

to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures

. Provide on-the-job-training to the office staff and field management

CFO Financial Assistant

Sapoznik Insurance & Assoc., Florida Nov 2006 -

Dec 2009

. Oversaw the day to day activities of the Accounting Department

. Internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and

budgets

. Commission spreadsheets daily update

. Balanced sheet variance, gross receipts tax variance, partnership market

audit variance

. Performed monthly balance analysis and assure all accounts were

reconciled in detail

. Performed budget vs. actual analysis on a monthly basis

. Developed, maintained, and improved policies and procedures and the

systems necessary to maintain proper accounting records

. Audits of payroll, commissions, P&L and balance sheet

. Trend Analysis, Quarterly Forecasting, Additional analyses as required

Staff Accountant/ Finance Manager

Warren Henry Automobiles, Florida Oct 2005 -

Nov 2006

. Successfully established new business deals for automobile store

. Managed approximately 15 sales people

. Quarterly forecasting to achieve desired levels of penetration and income

. Processed and maintained compliance with federal, state and dealer

paperwork related to vehicle transaction, as well as audit paperwork for

correct title, lien information, taxes, etc.

. Sought new lending institutions to secure competitive interest rates and

finance programs

. Ensures 100 percent turnover to the Finance and Insurance department

. Trained sales staff on the benefits of the dealership's financing,

insurance and service programs

. Handled rates/payment quotations and ensured collection of all finance

and after-market product fees

. Quarterly forecasting to achieve desired levels of penetration and income

. Processed and maintained compliance with federal, state and dealer

paperwork related to vehicle transaction, as well as audit paperwork for

correct title, lien information, taxes, etc.

. Handled rates/payment quotations and ensured collection of all finance

and after-market product fees

. Worked with Sales of New and Used Vehicles Manager to communicate lender

guidelines

Accreditations

. Top Security clearance

. Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

. National Deans List - Honor School

. VITA/TCE Tax preparation certifications

. Department of the Army DoD Information Assurance and Awareness

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