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Amanda Atkinson
Professional Summary
Functional Senior Director driving proven results within Healthcare. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Work History
Bethlen Communities - Executive Director
Ligonier, PA
04/2018 - 01/2020
Bethlen Communities - Director of Finance
Ligonier, PA
08/2013 - 04/2018
Aestique Medical Center - Accountant
Greensburg, PA
04/2012 - 08/2013
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Greensburg, PA 15601
Skills
Education
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Saint Vincent College And Seminary
Latrobe, PA
Master of Science: Accountancy
Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
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Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's mission.
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Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
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Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
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Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
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Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
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Managed day-to-day operations within 8-person finance department for non-profit healthcare organization.
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● Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans. Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
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● Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
● Staffing
● Team Development
● Budgeting
● Program Implementation
● Staff Management
● Fundraising
Excela Health - Manager, Budget and Cost Accounting Greensburg, PA
08/2007 - 04/2012
Allegheny Energy - Financial Analyst
Greensburg, PA
08/2003 - 08/2007
Gulisek Construction - Payroll Clerk
Mt Pleasant, PA
04/1999 - 08/2003
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
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Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
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Organized and carried out efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
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● Project lead on implementation of cost accounting software Served as Subject Matter Expert and main point of contact for budgets of the hospital system
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Provided variance analysis for discrepancies between actuals and budget
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● Analyzed and monitored statistical data trends.
● Developed financial models for projects and presentations.
● Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle. Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring all departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
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Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
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Processed employee W-9 and I-9 forms and managed benefits and leave time.
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Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
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● Managed payroll processing for 150 Union employees.
● Prepared required reports for five Unions.