Dorothy Derian
Contact: 702-***-**** *************@***.*** PO Box 10093, Fort Mohave, AZ
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Reporting
Fraud, Risk Management
Month-End Close
GL, AP, AR, Inventory
Reconciliations and tax filings
Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills
Management & Supervisory techniques & strategies
Proficient casino/gaming accounting programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTING
Devine Holdings – Fort Mohave Arizona
Managed company financial records including daily bookkeeping, review of general ledger account entries, balance sheet and financial reports for month end closing process to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
Administered all financial aspects of cash analysis and management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, lease analysis, management and purchasing that includes credit card and bank auditing and reconciliation.
Prepared and maintained comprehensive matrix for property tax filings, corporate license filings, 280E and USDOT license for Arizona and California entities, ensuring compliance with state regulations and avoiding penalties.
Routinely communicated with internal staff and outside organizations to accomplish best results of research, reporting and audit filings.
GAMING
Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, NV
River Palms Resort & Casino, Laughlin, NV
Produced accurate reporting of casino financial information and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts while complying with gaming regulations for 10 day financial pre-close timeline.
Maintained Fixed Asset tracking for general ledger including disposals and transfers; CER, CIP.
Performed complex general accounting functions, including journal entries with appropriated documentation; general ledger (GL), revenue, inventory, (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), hotel, food and beverage and accruals.
Processed timely accounts receivable billing, collections, reporting, and allocations of payments or adjustments.
Conducted monthly gaming cage cash count, retail and in-house inventory, and reviewed analysis and financial reporting for directors.
Analyzed and validated revenue streams including cash and credit card deposits, and tracked expenses with supporting documentation for timely monthly audits.
Established procedures and recovered accounts receivable aging over $500,000 for neglected delinquent funds.
MANAGEMENT / ADMINISTRATION
Pueblo Construction – Bullhead City, AZ
Paragon Paralegal - Bullhead City, AZ
Managed active calendars daily, composed and prepared correspondence with discretion, arranged complex and detailed itineraries, and agendas.
Prioritized and completed critical reports, contracts, permits and audits with a hands-on approach, including drafting professional letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that effectively facilitate the company.
Executed compliance reports monthly, quarterly and yearly to state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to tax filings, labor and workman’s compensation, employment documentation and payroll processing.
Processed and reconciled accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements, including lender-funded projects for financial and project accounts. Streamlined the reconciliation process to 7 days for month end.
Conducted standard Human Resource activities for staffing onboarding/terminations, payroll, according to state and federal guidelines.
Designed and developed marketing strategy for re-branding of all business and its growth, increasing sales growth by 300% over 2 years.
Reviewed past marketing costs, evaluated the effectiveness, and reduced the budget by over $20,000 while increasing marketing coverage.
BUSINESS OWNER –
Black Rose Enterprises – Arizona, Utah
Designed, developed and managed all aspects of a small business from the ground up with a 3-state
presence, staff of over 80 and business sales in 4 states.
Calculated and processed all merchant accounts, reconciliations, state and
federal monthly, quarterly and annual license and tax filings.
Streamlined Accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), payroll,
merchant services, cash, marketing, reconciliations, and budget.
Generated sales growth from zero to $300,000 within 2 years by strategic staffing, marketing and
budget cost procedures.
Increased project levels of productivity, profits and client satisfaction by 20% yearly.
EDUCATION / SKILLS
Payroll/Paychex/ADP
Microsoft Office / Excel
Google Suite
QuickBooks
Financial / Corporate Accounting
Strong verbal and written communication, internal customer service and business partnering skills
Gaming software /programs
Financial Reporting/ P&L
Financial Regulations- BSA, CTR/SAR, Title 31 compliance
Fraud/ Loss Prevention – AML
University of Hertfordshire, UK
BA Business Management
Profit Mastery University, WA
Business Performance and Profit
Colorado River Women’s Council
Community Leadership Program, AZ
Business-Woman of the Year
National Leadership Award
Honorary Chairman Business Advisory Council-Utah
Cohen Brown Mgmt. Leadership/Relationship Banking
Business Accounting/ Cash Management
Extensive Financial / Banking / Gaming