Lee M. Baker, CPA

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Hartselle, AL 35640 acr89g@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: An accomplished accounting executive bringing eighteen plus years of progressive and successful leadership experiences earned in a variety of industries and enterprises including SEC reporting experience. Solid, proactive leadership style, communications acumen, superb financial administrative skills, process-oriented approach, and well versed in today’s changing accounting environment, with a proven record for adding value and efficacy to organizations. A leader bringing the vision, initiative, innovation and interpersonal skills to make a decisive impact.

Education: University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Career Highlights

General Ledger Accountant 07/14 to present

Magnolia River Services-Hartselle, AL

Prepare financial statements for 5 Magnolia River companies

Prepare billing for various customers on a bi-weekly, or monthly basis.

Oversee the 2015 budget preparation and administration for all of Magnolia River’s operating divisions and departments, and meet with division managers on a monthly basis regarding variances

Prepare the company’s Borrowing Base Calculation and submit to lending institution on a monthly basis

Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, and all other general ledger related items on a daily, or monthly basis

Analyze monthly variances, and metrics and report findings to management/CFO

Member of the Magnolia River safety committee

Assist external auditors on compilation work by preparing schedules and ensuring financial statements are accurate

Point man for any Deltek/Costpoint issues that arise in the normal course of business that are accounting related

Assist in developing labor rates used for bidding on contracts

Prepare and update policies and procedures as needed

Prepare actual vs Budget analysis for all divisions

Budget Analyst III 01/11 to 07/14

Al-Razaq Computing Services-Huntsville, AL

Al-Razaq is a provider of financial computing services, and was awarded a contract to support NASA, and the Marshall Space Flight Center in April of 2011.

Assist in analyzing the program operations with regards to FTE’s, WYE’s, Labor, and Procurement

Support the Engineering Directorate (ED02) which includes NASA’s Technical Standards program, System Engineering, Software Engineering, and Lessons Learned

Report financial results to the director of the Technical Standards program, and the supervisor of technical management

Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

Presenting Powerpoint presentations to senior management on program operations, and plan vs. actual results

Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

Review, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data and prepare assignments for management review.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

Prepare and present documentation and briefings reflecting program status and financial execution.

Prepare materials for and participate as required in program status reviews and other meetings for assigned programs.

Use of SAP software.

Senior Accountant 04/09 to 11/2010

Agility DGS, Inc.-Huntsville, AL

Agility DGS is a subsidiary of Agility Defense & Government Services which provides commercial and military spare parts and systems from around the world to U.S. government customers. Agility DGS specializes in the procurement of non-standard materials, including equipment for security forces, foreign military systems and hard-to-find components.

Perform all aspects of the cash management function including foreign and domestic wire transfers, and posting of cash receipts

Used Deltek Time & Expense program

Prepare journal entries, and enter into Deltek Costpoint accounting system

Run G/L reports, financial statements, and A/R reports using Deltek Costpoint

Assist in closing out the monthly accounting period, and accounting year

Reconciling of Fixed Assets and Depreciation with FAS software, and evaluate trends

Perform monthly accruals and general ledger reconciliations, as well as inter-company and non-routine transactions

• Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

• Review, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data and prepare assignments for management review.

• Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

• Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

• Prepare and present documentation and briefings reflecting program status and financial execution

• Prepare materials for and participate as required in program status reviews and other meetings for assigned programs.

• Assist functional integrator in performance of duties related to program status, execution, and review

Cash Management Manager 01/08 to 01/09

Altec Capital, LLC-Birmingham, AL

Altec Capital is a nationwide funding source that delivers unparalleled quality of service, market expertise and industry knowledge to Altec customers. Altec helps reduce life cycle cost, improves cash flow and transfer ownership risks by providing cost effective financial solutions for hydraulic equipment needs.

Perform financial analysis, various reconciliations, and develop and implement procedures

Negotiate program agreements with funding sources, which includes working with ACS’ legal counsel, funding source contacts, and funding source legal counsel to generate a mutually beneficial agreement.

Analyze Available for Sale reports to determine opportunities and funding timing.

Analyze Term Sheet bids to maximize ACS’ financial objectives

Analyze program operations to gauge impact to financial system

Manage the company’s $125M lines of credit

Oversaw team that prepared monthly customized leasing invoices to large and small customers

Advises managers and sales team members on account status, and alert them to any potential problems

Review, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data and prepare assignments for management review.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

Prepare and present documentation and briefings reflecting program status and financial execution

Prepare materials for and participate as required in program status reviews and other meetings for assigned programs.

Assist functional integrator in performance of duties related to program status, execution, and review

Controller 10/05 to 12/07

The Spencer Companies, Inc. – Huntsville, Alabama

A member of the CFN network of fuel suppliers, The Spencer Companies is an oil and gas distributor and convenience store operator that employs 200+ and consists of 35 Shell and BP convenience stores in the Huntsville and Birmingham areas and a bulk plant that distributes oil and gas products to local farms and businesses.

Perform financial analyses and assist with financial reporting

Evaluate policies and procedures, and make recommendations as needed

Prepared monthly financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and make corrections as needed

Prepare inventory reports on a monthly basis.

Reconciled accounts to detailed reports on a monthly basis.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

Work with managers in the field to alert them to any potential financial issues with their C-stores

Prepare sales and use tax returns.

Assist functional integrator in performance of duties related to program status, execution, and review

Accounting Manager 3/97 to 09/05

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.- Nashville, Tennessee

Healthcare Realty Trust, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is a real estate investment trust that integrates owns, manages, and develops properties associated with outpatient healthcare services throughout the United States. The Company has a net worth of approximately $590 million and a portfolio focused on medical office and outpatient facilities.

Coordinated and implemented special projects and communicated results directly to senior management

Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

Review, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data and prepare assignments for management review.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

Prepare and present documentation and briefings reflecting program status and financial execution.

Prepare materials for and participate as required in program status reviews and other meetings for assigned programs.

Assist functional integrator in performance of duties related to program status, execution, and review.

Retail Accountant

Colonial Properties Trust, Inc. – Birmingham, Alabama 1995 to 1997

Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze operations of malls and strip centers

Analyze problem areas and determine a solution to the system and/or practices and procedures

Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

• Review, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data and prepare assignments for management review.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Assist lead analyst in gathering of financial and technical requirements for contract actions, working with stakeholders to ensure all customer requirements are met within allotted timeframes.

Prepare monthly depreciation reports and record in the G/L

Enter journal entries into the accounting system, and reconcile accounts

Prepare sales/use tax returns on a monthly basis.

Accountant

Moultrie Feeders, Inc. – Alabaster, Alabama 1994

Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze operations of manufacturing facility

Analyze problem areas and determine a solution to the system and/or practices and procedures

Advises managers and team members on program status, financial execution, and represents them as required in assigned functional areas.

Prepare payroll, A/P, A/R and enter journal entries into the system.

Recommend and/or implement remedial action to correct adverse trends and situations and to support appropriate adjustments to prior, current, and future year budgets.

Prepare and present documentation and briefings reflecting program status and financial execution review.

Assist sales personnel with financial problems with individual customers

Outpatient Staff Accountant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation – Birmingham, Alabama 1993 to 1994

Prepare monthly financial statements and analyze operations of outpatient rehab centers

Analyze problem areas and determine a solution to the system and/or practices and procedures

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Certified Public Accountants

Alabama Society of CPA’s

Personal Affiliations:

Cherokee National Historical Society

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