AMY LENZ
Augusta, MI *****
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with cross functional experiences in large and small manufacturing companies. Has experience in various aspects of finance including; cash management, payroll, GAAP compliance, J-SOX compliancy and general accounting management. I am looking to obtain a position with an organization that will allow for professional growth by utilizing my organizational, time management, adaptability and managerial skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I I Stanley Co, Inc. (Battle Creek, MI)
General Accounting Manager
Aug. '15-Current
Managing and analyzing 3 direct reports, cross-functional team AP, AR and Payroll daily operations
Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Funding of the relevant corporate banking accounts on a daily basis to provide for the company’s monetary requirements
Cash and Budget Forecasting
Review and analyze all accounting and payroll transactions
Identify, analyze and rectify general accounting issues throughout the department.
Supporting many audit requests annually such as; Financial, internally, Workers comp, State, 401K and J-SOX audits.
Prepared and supported monthly financials along with risks and opportunities on a monthly basis to directors and parent company.
Monthly BS reconciliations
Chem Link Inc. (Schoolcraft, MI)
AP/AR/PR Specialist
Jul. '07-Aug. '15
Cash Application
Customer Billing
Commission analysis, reporting and processing payments to sales reps
AP Invoice entry, cutting and mailing AP checks/ACH & wire payments
Resolution on vendor billing discrepancies
Processing bi-weekly payroll
ME accrual journal entries
BS reconciliations including, Cash, AP and AR etc.
Preparing month end closing
Direct labor analysis
Assisted with annual fiscal year audit preparation
Titan Plastics Group (Portage, MI)
Collections Specialist
Jul. '04-May. '07
Cash Application
Communication and resolution to customer on past due invoices
Analysis of customer accounts
Prepare monthly financial statements and accounting reports for close
Invoicing Clerk
Mar. '04-May. '07
All billing and invoicing for eight plants
Ensure invoicing is billed accurately
Reconciliation of customer parts
Processing and mailing of customer statements and invoices
Accounts Payable Jan. '04-Mar. '04
Payables for four plants
Processing invoices and journal entries
Reconciliation of vendor statements
Resolution of vendor billing discrepancies
Cutting and mailing of checks
Prepare routine financial statements and accounting reports
EDUCATION
Spring Arbor University, Michigan: BBA, Business Administration May 2015
Kellogg Community College, Michigan: ABM, Business Management May 2013
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Theta Kappa International honor society
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced Excel, Word, Concur, Paycor, SAP, AS400 Oracle, PLEX and Sage Products