MDynamic, forward-thinking, and growth-focused professional with broad-based experience in all aspects of accounting and financial control and operations within diverse business settings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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●Financial Analysis, Documentation, and Reporting

●Policies and Procedures Development

●Budgeting

●Data Analytics

●General Ledger and Account Reconciliation

●Cash Flow Management

●System Optimization

●Staff Training and Coaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cooper Standard, New Lexington, OH

Plant Accountant Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Buyer Payroll May 2017–Present

Actively serve as a member of the Kronos Dimensions Implementation Team and will act as SAP PM Administrator.

Render hands-on assistance to controller with the administration of all financial activities for the company, while currently using SAP software.

Conduct processing of weekly payroll as well as investigation and clearing of open deductions.

Take charge of ensuring the accuracy of daily score card and general ledger accounts.

Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of effective controls and procedures.

Hold responsibility for the month-end closing procedures and reconciliations, as well as for the purchase order/account verification.

Provide approval on time and process payroll for the Corp to upload into ADP.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in building long-term relationships with colleagues.

I.H. Schlezinger, Columbus, OH

Assistant Controller May 2014–May 2017

Effectively handled sales and tax filings, month end closing procedures, reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and asset classification, as well as payroll and all banking transactions and cash management.

Initiated the transition of use tax to accounting software to improve operational efficiency.

Offered support in preparing financial management reports, including financial statements, annual audits and budgets.

Created tracking spreadsheet to ensure efficiency of vacation accrual.

Facilitated training and coaching for one direct report on the usage of the software as well as process and entry of information.

JC & CO, Lancaster, OH

Paraprofessional Jan 2014–Apr 2014

Completed the preparation and processing of payroll for approximately 20 client accounts.

Exemplified expertise in administering quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings, as well as general ledger bookwork.

Took charge of submitting personal, partnership, S-corp, sales, and CAT tax returns.

IAP-GSG, Columbus, OH

Accounting Supervisor Sept 2013–Jan 2014

Expertly oversaw daily accounting processes and financial information of the company, as well as monthly and quarterly reporting and closing activities.

Deployed new accounting software in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Performed thorough review, documentation, and reconciliation of financial transactions, accounts payable and receivables, as well as compilation of financial reports.

Proactively aided with the maintenance of accurate general ledger accounts.

Fulfilled diverse accounting functions including generating corporate activity tax (CAT) filing, processing biweekly payroll, as well as developing ideas to improve existing processes.

Westerman Companies, Bremen, OH

Staff Accountant Accounting Assistant to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Apr 2008–Aug 2013

Clearly communicated sales invoices and payments documentation to and from customers, as well as related journal entries in adherence to established policies and procedures.

Assumed full accountability for the $1M accounts payable and receivable, tax filings, lease applications and subscriptions, asset classifications, and accrual accounts.

Recorded payments through journals preparation and posted transactions to general ledgers.

Guaranteed maintenance of month-end closing procedures and reconciliations analysis related to all bank transactions and accounts.

Kept up-to-date with industry trends in tax laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) accounting principles.

Successfully identified and addressed invoice and payment issues, which resulted in the reduction of late and overdue notices.

Contributed in reducing month-end closing process from two weeks to three days.

Earlier Position Held:

Delaney & Co, Lancaster, OH

Staff Accountant Oct 2001–Apr 2007

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Taxation, Apr 2018

National Juris University, Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science in Accounting, Aug 2012

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Dec 2009

Franklin University, Columbus, OH

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