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Controller

Location:
Birmingham, MI, 48009
Posted:
December 06, 2016

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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



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