CARA GASTON

Warren, Michigan 313-***-**** ad0ymh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented visionary and consummate professional with a strong record of financial performance. Utilizing keen analysis insights and team approach to encourage organizational improvements. Superior oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Seeking opportunities related to finance, currently working as a Sr. Accountant at Freedom Financial. --- EXPERIENCES

Freedom Financial

Sr. Accountant November 2017 – Present

• Responsible for all AP/AR functions

• Payroll

• Auditing

Coalition of Temporary Shelters

Sr. Accounting Rent Analyst July 2013 – November 2017

• Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Accounts Receivable

- Weekly and Monthly Reporting

- Account Maintenance

- Legal notification and follow up

- Consistent interaction with Accounting Director and CFO HPRP Accountant March 2011 – July 2013

• Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Accounts Payable

- City of Detroit MSHDA review

- Billing and Reconciliation for Homeless Prevention

- Rapid Re-housing program

Matrix Human Services

Workforce Development Specialist January 2010 – August 2010

• Responsibilities include:

- Employment counseling and training

- Interviewing and Employee Relations in the area of placement

- Training assessments and job development

- Life Coach Leader position, providing support, guidance, budget planning, mentoring, and assistance to clients in Women’s programs throughout Social Services. Randy K. Lane, P.C.S

Sr, Accountant September 2007 – August 2009

• Responsibilities include:

- Reporting directly to the President

- Overseeing audits

- Financial consultations

- Monthly reports internally and externall for the City of Detroit Detroit Community Health

Assistant Finance Director February 2003 – May 2006

• Responsibilities include:

- Oversaw A/P and A/R departments

- Monitored billings and collections

- Worked closely with management and developed department distribution

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FORD Motor Credit Company

Contract Analyst Septemebr 1998 – July 2002

• Responsibilities include:

- Daily reconcillation task for all 8 U.S. branches of FORD as well as 3 Canada locations

- Prepared reports for weekly presentations

- Support Processes

EDUCATION

Tennessee State University 1980

BS/ Accounting-BA / Business Administration

Indiana University

English

SKILLS - Project Management - AP / AR

- Effective Communicator - Auditing

- Team Leadership - Client/Candidate Engagement

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