Christia Seals

*** *. ****** ****** ********, MI 49444 Phone: 231-***-**** Email: acr14j@r.postjobfree.com

Career Goal: Accounting / Finance Manager

Dedicated experience in field of Accounting and Finance as a professional developing and implementing financial strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve P&L scenarios. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; cost-reduction, tax strategies; and assuming acting CFO responsibilities in his absence. Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and MS Office.

Education

Ashford UNIVERSITY Clinton, IA

Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Financial Management

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Volunteerism: Performed Accounting and Finance work for Mt Zion C.O.G.I.C.

Experience

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE – Grand Rapids, MI

December 2014- Present, Instructor

As an instructor in this course I teach students the accounting principles, resents accounting standards,

Inventory methods, depreciation, and financial components that comprise the income

Statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows.

Key results:

• Fundamental Principles of Accounting as per the APB (Accounting Principles Board)

• Accounting Concepts and the Basic Accounting Equation

• Accounting Cycle and Procedures

• Journals and Accounting Methods

• Ethical Issues in Accounting

MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT MUSKEGON MI

June 2013 – Present, Financial Service Specialist

Oversee Accounts Payable Department and procedures and process and make sure they are being implemented by staff. Perform AP entry and making use accounts are properly coded; monitor petty cash and reports; prepare checks weekly; reconcile credit cards for employees and management, process requisitions and purchase orders, process new W9’s provided by vendors including updating, process 1099’s yearly and perform yearly reporting of 1099’s including uploading and filing to the IRS and State; process journal entries and accounts corrections, prepare monthly budgets reports for the board, roll the accounting period monthly, close each accounting period, balance the accounting system and the G/L and balance sheet to make sure everything is in balance and the accounting system is healthy; process reports for contracted staff; implement new processes and procedures as need; review staff reimbursements according to documentation provided and district policies to make sure there is compliance; and assist with audit and audit reports. I daily manage and review staff processes to make sure that procedures are being implemented according to school board and district policies.

Key results:

• Implemented a restructure of accounts payable policy and wrote new procedures.

• Implemented processes to help in departmental budget restructure.

• Implemented a restructure of purchase order procedures and processes.

A.L.S. Enterprise dba Scentlok Muskegon, MI

December 2004 – June 2013, Accounting Compliance Manager/Telecommunication Manager

Oversee the Accounts Payables Department procedures and process. Performed AP entry and coding of accounts. Assist in payroll processes and procedures. Monitor employee’s vacation and sick time. Monitor petty cash. Process monthly accruals; prepare checks, and monitor product costs. Reconcile bank statements; manage all employees and VPs credit card transactions. Directly manage all company telecommunications functions and accounts. Manage all employees’ health and medical benefits. Manage sales use tax payments, reports, audits, and filings. Perform monthly analysis of financial transactions including GL adjustments and entries, financial audits, G/L, and A/P and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Oversee the preparation of financial reports and strategies. Assist in managing external

financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.

Key results:

• Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team morale.

• Involved in implementation to revamp our entire computer system to better manage, Inventory, G/L accounts, AP/ AR, Purchasing, and Sales to ensure better financial reporting and so that scheduling and forecasting of products could be maintained better.

• Completed comprehensive valuation analysis and credit review of acquisition target, and played a key role in the due diligence effort that was crucial to successful a merger.

• Uncovered $75K in misappropriated company funds and implemented new process to prevent future mishaps.

• Policies and Procedures Implementation

• Manage and negotiate employees health benefits in compliance with HIPAA and COBRA laws and regulations

• Payroll and payroll calculations. Overseen and directed all cafeteria and food centers employees that handled cash.

Realized and implemented new processes for cash control and accounts receivable processes in compliance with the nonprofit mission statement.

Strategist in identifying and understanding problems of cash procedures and operations.

Financial Reporting through QuickBooks

• Medical Billing and reporting for county agencies

Pioneer Resources Muskegon MI

October 2002 – December 2004, Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Oversee AR Accounts, manage all daily cash accounts, audit of accounts, and implemented collection procedures. Prepared bankruptcy filings and negotiations. Oversee the credit review function. Managed cash expenses and billing for consumers who were funded through Muskegon County Community Mental Health. Reconciled bank statements and accounts, provided monthly financial statements for group home expenditures, and assisted in yearly preparation of budgets. Performed cash audits on cafeterias and food centers run by Pioneer Resources.

Key results:

Uncovered multiple misappropriations of funds by employees, implemented cost cutting and saving measures for departments and group homes.

Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/R functions, established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.

Overseen and directed all cafeteria and food centers employees that handled cash.

Realized and implemented new processes for cash control and accounts receivable processes in compliance with the nonprofit mission statement.

Strategist in identifying and understanding problems of cash procedures and operations.

Financial Reporting through QuickBooks

Medical Billing and reporting for county agencies

Quality Stores, Inc. – Muskegon MI

August 1999 – March 2002, Credit & Collection Manager

Managed the Credit and Accounts Receivable team. Evaluated credit information to determine credit worthiness of potential customers. Monitor the A/R portfolio accounts, internal and external collections, negotiating payment arrangements and bankruptcy filings and proceedings. Enhanced credit policies and procedures surrounding the contract review of customers, credit line extensions, and risk/pricing. Reconciled customers account and investigated and resolve customer queries.

Key results:

Established new credit and collection procedures which reduced DSO and improved collection of accounts.

Supervised and directed A/R staff of eight individuals.

Letters of Credit

Skillful and strong communication with sales team, customers, and in negotiation with third parties.

Enforced credit policy and assured adherence to accepted standards

Reduce operating costs

Bennett Pump (Hines Company) – Spring Lake, MI

July 1997 – August 1999 Accounts Receivable Administrator

Oversee A/R Department, review and determine credit worthiness of new customers, monitored A/R accounts, process payments, and implement credit hold on accounts when delinquent. Manage cash and letters of credits. Oversee A/P department personnel, handled collections internal and external, files bankruptcy paperwork and monitor negotiations.

Key results:

Established new credit and collection procedures which reduced DSO and improved collection of accounts.

Overseen sales staff and A/P personnel

Performed monthly budgeting of departmental expenditures and cash projections.

All-Phase Electric Supply Co. – Grand Rapids, MI

July 1995 – July 1999, Regional Credit Assistant

Review and approved new credit applicants, provide monthly DSO reports, file bankruptcy paperwork, and periodically update customer account information. Managed A/R accounts and portfolios. Personally visited companies and discussed their needs, and collected on past due accounts. Discussed new product information with our customers that would help them improves their processes.

Key results:

Acted and enforced credit and collection procedures which enhanced our cash management system.

Managed accounts and formed good business relationship with existing and new clients.

• Prepared monthly budgets and financial statements to present to management personnel.

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