Human Resources Accounts Receivable

Laurie A Gross

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting professional with twenty-five years’ experience across all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping. Highly flexible, organized and detail-oriented team player accustomed to fast-paced environments and performing under tight deadlines. Proficiency with most major accounting software programs, including Computer Ease, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage 50 Accounting, AccPac, Great Plains, Excel and MS Office applications, and easily adaptable to new and custom accounting programs. Looking for a challenging position to make full use of my talents and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Elevator Modernization Co., Inc. October 2016- Present Capitol Heights, MD

Controller & HR Director

Oversee all accounts, general ledger and all journals, and systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and requirements.

Maintain internal controls for revenue receipts, costs all accounting and HR functions.

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and business plan.

Coordinate and/or preform all audits internally and externally.

Prepare all financial statements for financial analysis and decision making for both internal and external uses.

Process all payroll functions, including union, benefits and 401k accounts.

Implemented new accounting and project software system, including monitoring and verifying the end results for accuracy and compliance.

Responsible for closing processes for month, quarter and year end.

Manage business insurance, workman’s compensation as well as weekly and monthly reporting and payments.

Supervise accounting staff along with mentoring and instruction.

Incident Communication Solutions, LLC July 2012-Sept. 2016 Stevensville, MD

Accounting & HR Manager

Supervise corporate accounting functions and coordinate the preparation of financial reports and analysis for the company.

Provide project and managerial accounting support to the executives & project managers, including project and indirect rate analysis and reporting to maximize profitability.

Day-to-day accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR and payroll and human resources.

Coordinate the month end closing process. Prepare journal entries.

Assist CEO and CFO in the preparation of yearly budgets and rate projections.

Implement departmental policies and operating procedures.

Coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.

Perform all internal audits for IRS, insurance, and compliance.

Provide project support and analysis.

ServicePower, Inc. June 2010 – July 2012

Annapolis, MD Accountant

Performed all accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.

Reconcile three out of five bank accounts including extensive international deposits and payments.

Accounts receivable invoicing for approximately 100 US and International client with diversified funding and a D – base international company created system.

Invoicing for GPS customers and Service Operations throughout the US.

All follow up and coordination with three company offices in the United Kingdom and Costa Mesa, CA.

Maintain GL accounts and analyze revenue and expense accounts.

Cash management: project incoming cash, cash needs for payroll, AP, and servicer payments.

Assemble information for income, franchise and personal property tax return preparation.

Liaise with external auditors on their yearly international audits, payroll and 401K audits.

Review and follow up on 1099 reporting issues and IRS notices regarding incorrect tax ID numbers.

Assemble/organize timesheet data for Service Operations and prepare payroll and review for accuracy.

Calculate annual fringe benefits and any adjustments for W-2 preparation.

Maintain software escrow accounts.

Deposit updates and review/add beneficiaries.

Extensive spreadsheet usage and Accpac accounting software as well as Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Villanova University, PA

Master’s Certificate in Human Resources

University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Accounting/Management 1999

Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD

Associate of Arts, Business Management and Electronic Data Processing

QuickBooks Professional Advisory Program

Member of Advisory Program for more than ten years.

CERTIFICATIONS

SPHR Exam, Spring 2024

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Payroll Association & Society for Human Resources (SHRM)

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