Johanna B. Breece
Cell: 810-***-****
Hartland, Michigan 48353-2537
acrol3@r.postjobfree.com
Career Overview
Experienced financial analyst and accountant within highly competitive and dynamic organizations. Recognized as a well-organized, action-oriented, customer-focused and enthusiastic team player.
Skill Areas
• Microsoft Office Applications: • QuickBooks accounting software
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access • Sage 50 (Peachtree) accounting software
•General ledger accounting • Accounts payable processing
•Accounts receivable analysis • Payroll and commission reimbursement
•International credit and collections • Foreign exchange accounting
•Property/fixed assets accounting • Lease accounting
•Variance and budget/forecast analyst • Insurance investment accounting
•Contract and grant analyst • Financial systems implementation
Education
University of Michigan Dearborn, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration; Accounting
Experience
October 2014 Contract/Temporary Employment Highland and Sylvan Lake, MI
to Accountant
Present
•Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
•Complete general ledger and bank reconciliations.
•Assist in month-end closing processes.
October 2013 Quinn Law Group, PLLC Novi, MI
to Intellectual Property Docket Specialist and Accounting Clerk
May 2014
•Coordinated and performed administrative processes in support of the intellectual property docket.
•Assisted in keeping the IP docket current with court orders.
•Processed incoming mail, filed and retrieved support documents as required.
•Proofread patent applications and specifications.
•Assisted in the preparation of disclosure statements and monitored the record keeping process.
•Completed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
October 2012 Next Step Options, LLC Fenton, MI
to Bookkeeper
May 2013
June 2010 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Lansing, MI
to Program Specialist – Entrepreneurial and Capital Services
April 2011
•Monitored and coordinated the administrative processes for managing the 21st Century Job Fund and predecessor program investments, including contract and grant progress analysis.
•Interpreted and applied State program guidelines, reviewed business plans for potential investment, and marketed and supported programs within Capital Services.
•Analyzed and processed Capital Access Program (CAP) loan applications.
cont. Experience Johanna B. Breece
September 2009 Professional Educational Services Group LLC Caledonia, MI
to Substitute Teacher, Hartland Consolidated Schools
September 2013
January 2008 Self-employed Hartland, MI
to Individual Income Tax Preparer
Present
November 1997 DaimlerChrysler Corporation Auburn Hills, MI
to Supplier Performance Measures Analyst
April 2000
•Managed the supplier rating system (SRS) which included tracking and resolving system errors, controlling system parameters, performing system tests and producing analytical reports.
•Interfaced and resolved issues as liaison to Information Systems and with departments (i.e., engineering, purchasing/buyers, delivery, quality, environmental regulatory compliance) whose systems downloaded to the SRS.
•Managed the annual supplier rating process beginning with coordinating and analyzing the award determination criteria through the final determination of top performers.
•Coordinated cross-functional team efforts in developing rating criteria and system requirements.
June 1994 Chrysler Corporation Auburn Hills, MI
to Senior Credit Analyst – International Sales Finance
November 1997
•Recommended payment terms and credit lines for European distributors of vehicles and parts.
•Communicated with distributors and banks negotiating terms and conditions of letters of credit and regarding other collection concerns.
•Maintained daily liaison with international sales and marketing, logistics and distribution staffs and freight forwarders for timely release of vehicle orders for production and shipment.
May 1992 Chrysler Financial Corporation Southfield, MI
to Financial Analyst – Insurance Reporting and Accounting
June 1994
•Analyzed and recorded insurance investment transactions.
•Completed insurance quarterly and annual reporting processes.
•Automated investment accounting, reporting and analysis procedures within a process redesign team.
May 1990 Chrysler Financial Corporation Southfield, MI
to Financial Systems Analyst
May 1992
•Supported financial system users by providing training and in implementing system maintenance and enhancements.
•Ensured integrity and accuracy of general ledger system account balances.
•Implemented Dunn & Bradstreet (formally McCormack and Dodge) fixed asset system.
Community
Leadership
•Present member of the board on the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for Hartland High School.
•Treasurer of the PAC, 2012-2013 academic year.
•Current and past (since 2008) co-catechist at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
•Prior (2002-2004) financial coordinator, volunteer, for MOM’s Group at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
•Dale Carnegie Course graduate and three-time Graduate Assistant.