CONNIE SAVAGE-MIROSLAW, MBA
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Education:
December 2008 Graduate Accounting Certificate – Keller Graduate School of Management – Phoenix, AZ
July 2004 MBA – Finance – Western International University – Phoenix, AZ
June 2001 BS – Business Administration and Management – University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ
Certifications: Active National Security Clearance to the Secret Level, CPA candidate
Computer Skills: QuickBooks, QB’s Point Of Sale, Microsoft Office including; Excel; Word; PowerPoint, Deltek-Costpoint, Peachtree, Great Plains, Brightree, MAS500, FRX Reporting, WEBPA, SAP, Access, etc.
Work Experience:
November 1, 2013 Senior Accounting Manager:
To Present Internet Institute USA (Computer training and information technology school for Government
Contractors) – Phoenix, AZ
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for all aspects of accounting.
Prepares month-end and year-end financial reports.
Reviews, analyzes, and recommends cash flow strategies for managing operating
expenses and other miscellaneous purchases.
Processes & procedures for project billing & accounting
Utilizes project management skills and support
Prepares complex government required accounting reports.
Responsible for job cost and resource allocation
Prepares and compiles reports and other related information to support the
efforts of the outside CPA and DCAA government auditors.
Demonstrates familiarity with government contracts, DCAA audits, and FARS
(Federal Acquisition Regulations).
Prepares bi-weekly payroll for outside payroll company. Prepares and enters payroll journal entries into accounting software program
Prepares supplemental payroll reports and reviews bi-weekly payroll & processing for outside payroll company.
Developed and implemented procedures for cash flow forecasting and projecting in an
effort to better manage and maintain budget costs, expenses, and financial investments.
Instrumental in implementing new accounting software and converting cash accounting method into accrual accounting method in effort to become government DCAA compliant.
Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital as well as
prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, government rates and other related reports to summarize and interpret the current and projected company financial position in an effort to support President and Vice-President
September 2011 Accounting Manager/Consultant (various projects as follows):
To October 2013 Echo Mountain Church (A non-profit religious organization) – Phoenix, AZ
Summary of Duties:
General ledger, credit card, and bank account reconciliations
Preparation of month-end journal entries & reports
Preparation and analysis of financial statements
Preparation of I&E reports
Month end and year end close procedures.
Weekly offering deposits and cash analysis
Process accounts receivable & payables
Bi-weekly payroll review & processing
Monthly and quarterly payroll tax reporting
Prepares & processes W-2s & 1099s
Development of accounting procedures and policies
Prepares necessary ad-hoc reports as required
Complies with Federal & State for non-profit organizations
Softech Company (Computer Software & Hardware Start-Up Company; 04/11 to Present)
Summary of Duties:
Created/setup start-up company accounting software program (QuickBooks)
Entered all historical transaction data from 08/01/2012 through current
Reconciled all bank and credit card statements from 08/01/2012 through current
Created complete set of financial statements using information from several sources
Created pro-forma 5-year financial forecasts based on historical and future data
Troubleshoot and reconcile various reports, accounts & transactions
Development of accounting & financial policies, procedure & controls
Accounting & Finance Personnel, Inc. (A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company; 09/11-08/12) Summary of Duties:
General ledger and bank account reconciliations.
General ledger account mapping.
Preparation of month-end journal entries & reports
Preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Preparation of budgets and forecasts reports
Month end and year end close procedures.
Bi-weekly payroll review & processing; preparation of P/R journal entries.
Monthly sales tax reporting for city and state agencies.
Development of accounting procedures and policies
Supervision of accounting staff
Prepares necessary ad-hoc reports as required
Handling of construction documents & project billings
June 2011 Aurora Behavioral Healthcare System – Glendale, AZ
to September 2011 (A privately held, Level I, free-standing, behavioral health acute inpatient & outpatient hospital)
Assistant Controller/Supervisor (For two facilities)
Assists CFO by performing the following duties (Other duties & ad-hoc reports as needed).
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for all general ledger accounts & reconciliations.
Bank reconciliations for six accounts.
Preparation of month-end journal entries & reports
Preparation of prepaid and accrual schedules.
Month end reconciliation of accounts receivable to cash accounts.
Fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
Preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Preparation of mid-month forecasts reports
Month end and year end close procedures.
Bi-weekly payroll review & processing; preparation of P/R journal entries.
Knowledge and experience with ADP payroll systems.
Monthly sales tax reporting for city and state agencies.
Supervision of two A/P-Payroll clerks
December 2008 Symbius Medical (Formerly PRN Medical Services, LLC) – Phoenix, AZ
to June 2011 (A $27M+ privately-held medical equipment and supplies shipping company)
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
Assists Controller by performing the following duties (Other duties may be assigned).
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for all general ledger accounts & reconciliations.
Bank reconciliations for four accounts.
General ledger journal entries, prepaid and accruals.
Accounts payable management for $2 million per month.
Accounts receivable and cash management.
Fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
Preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Accounting system conversion and implementation.
Provides information for outside audit compilation.
Month end and year end close procedures.
Preparation of monthly payroll processing and journal entries.
Knowledge of and experience with ADP payroll systems.
Monthly & Quarterly sales tax reporting for city and state agencies.
Assists in and prepares year end 1099s and 1096 summary reports.
Preparation & calculation of monthly sales commissions.
Prepares any necessary ad-hoc reports as required.
December 1999 SEA/Pathcor, Division of Apogen Technologies/QINETIC – Tempe, AZ
to December 2008 (SEA/Pathcor, a $20M +, wholly owned subsidiary of Qinetic, is a Government Contractor for the
Dept. of Defense with annual revenue over $80 billion)
Accounting Manager/Facility Security Officer
Summary of Duties:
Responsible for all aspects of accounting and front office operations.
Prepares the month-end and year-end financial reports.
Reviews, analyzes, and recommends cash flow strategies for managing operating
expenses and other miscellaneous purchases.
Processes & procedures for project billing & accounting
Utilizes project management skills and support and prepares complex accounting
reports for multi-tasking.
Responsible for job cost and resource allocation; handled highly sensitive and
confidential records.
Prepares and compiles reports and other related information to support the
efforts of the outside CPA and government auditors.
Demonstrates familiarity with government contracts, DCAA audits, and FARS
(Federal Acquisition Regulations).
Responsible for the management and maintenance of personnel records.
Prepares payroll information and handles shipping and receiving.
Effectively researched, recommended, and coordinated a new accounting software
system & control procedures to reduce redundancy, enhance efficiency &
improve data retrieval time.
Researched and initiated a new long distance business telephone plan, decreasing
costs by 50%, which resulted in an annual reduction of approximately $12K.
Developed and implemented procedures for cash flow forecasting and projecting in an
effort to better manage and maintain budget costs, expenses, and financial investments.
Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital as well as
prepared balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other related reports to
summarize and interpret the current and projected company financial position in an
effort to support and assist the Chief Executive Officer and the Program Manager
in the decision making process.
Implemented, trained, and supervised accounts payable personnel.