Lisa Ferch
*********@*****.***
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
SUMMARY
Experienced Accountant with 50 years of experience providing administrative, clerical and
project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized.
Experienced in several accounting systems.
SKILLS
Payroll liability and deductions
General ledger accounting
Payroll administration
Data analysis and research
General accounting
Account reconciliation expert
Balance sheets, Income Statements
Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
Accounting processes
Reporting and documentation
EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant
Bradenton, FL
CoAdvantage Resources/ Aug 2014 to Jul 2021
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Processed month-end reporting and account/bank reconciliations.
Identified and resolved obstacles to enable continuous workflow.
Developed training procedures and mentored new accounting personnel on company
policies and best practices.
Adhered to audit standards and requirements by monitoring and improving
accounting procedures.
Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve
issues.
Accounting Assistant
St. Paul, MN
Gillette Company/ Oct 1981 to Oct 1989
Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with
procedures and regulations as related to capital spending.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and
proper codes.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems
with physical and digital files.
Reviewed monthly financial statements as applied to capital assets.
Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Upper Iowa University Aug 1998
Fayette, IA