Elaine G. Jeffries
**** ***** ****** **********, ** 48009 586-***-****
acxr7b@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE: Dynamic, result-oriented accountant with over 15 years experience
that include construction, advertising and manufacturing industries.
Strong track record in implementing initiatives that improve financial
operations. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development;
thrive in diverse, fast-paced settings. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook,
Word, Excel, Access and Visio, SAP, Great Plains, Solomon, HRPyramid and
QuickBooks. Knowledge and skill areas include:
? Accounts Payable/Receivable
? Collections
? Record/Systems Automation
? Financial Reconciliations
? General Ledger Accounting
? Audit Review Procedures
? Audits & Financial Statements
? Compliance Examination
? Teamwork & Communication
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Bachelor of Accountancy, Walsh College, Troy, MI, 2003
Member, The Institute of Management Accountants, 2008 - present
EXPERIENCE:
Controller, PES, LLC, Birmingham, MI, 05/2011 - 08/2011 (Position
Eliminated)
. Developed general ledger and financial reporting system, migrated
existing data into new system while bringing books into compliance
with general accounting standards
. Successfully reduced days outstanding for Payables by 30 days and
Receivables by 10 days by identifying and documenting best practices
. Filed timely quarterly withholding and employment reports to 25 states
Senior Accountant/AR Supervisor, United Solar Ovonic, LLC, Auburn Hills,
MI, 04/2008 - 05/2011
. Reduced Past Due Receivables balances from $21M to $2M by building
relationships with customers and project managers for international
accounts
. Increased forecast accuracy through revised methods for calculating
bad debt,
employee insurance and utility expenses by working with cross-
functional stakeholders (plant controllers, HR, and CEO)
. Lowered monthly close time through analysis of existing processes to
identify unnecessary activities, processes, projects, journal entries,
and general ledger accounts by 5 days in some processes
. Improved communications departmentally and cross departmentally by
working with IT and Senior Management on Company Intranet
. Reduced exposure to SOX violations as controller of subsidiary by
reviewing all policies and procedures, then taking action to make all
activities compliant with general accounting standards
. Responsible for executing and documenting audit fieldwork based on
planned audit approach, including assessing the effectiveness of
accounting, financial and operational controls.
. Interfaced with internal audit and external auditors to support audit
requirements
Senior Accountant, Heller Machine Tools, L.P., Troy, MI, 04/2005 - 04/2008
. Increased accuracy of depreciation entries by implementing Fixed Asset
Program in SAP for four methods of depreciation continuously improving
the process through self auditing and staying current on all methods
. Effectively reduced corporate property taxes by 50%
. Increased accuracy and decreased liability through audit of commission
agreements
. Supervised Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll
Departments consisting of 3 cross-functional direct reports
. Interfaced with internal audit and external auditors to support audit
requirements
. Routinely administered general ledger including preparation of all
month end reports including consolidation of financial statements
Controller, Communication Associates, Inc., Troy, MI, 09/2002 - 04/2005
. Improved reporting accuracy by implementing proper General Ledger
Policies
. Reduced Days Outstanding by 30 days through development of collections
procedures and policies
. Increased profitability by 5% by establishing cost analysis and
reporting to corporate executive team
. Supervised Accounts Payable, Payroll and Human Resource Departments
. Prepared all internal financial reports including Balance Sheet,
Income Statement, and Cash Flows Statements