Laura Obertal

440-***-**** adr3l0@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights

Proven financial professional leadership in domestic and global accounting regulatory requirements

Keen ability of reducing corporate accounting costs and increasing collection efficiency and revenues recovered from delinquent accounts

Expertise in development of highly accurate and efficient accounting processes and systems

Management proficiency in daily accounting operations in multiple reporting line environments

Core

Disciplines

Accounting function management including auditing, A/P, A/R, G/L, balance sheets, trial balance, 401k, IOLTA accounts, year-end tax documentation

Domestic international operational auditing, transportation logistics and client withholding tax support

Departmental staff training

Leadership

Operational Auditing Accounting AP AR

Implemented paperless audit process resulting in $500K accounting cost savings

Identified over $350K in unappropriated funds ensuring 100% accuracy in allocation

Reduced reconciliation time of household good accounts by 98% and A/R accounts deemed uncollectable by 90% through implementation of specialized reports

Increased number of audits processed per day by 50% through implementation of new auditing practices and procedures

Implemented accounting IT system upgrades increasing accuracy and efficiency of auditing process

Achieved 95% utilization of client ACH’s wires by coordinating with Treasury Department

Logistics

Coordinated 100% of transportation logistics for raw/building materials between the US, Europe, Mexico and South America

Managed all tax and accounting functions

Exceeded client expectations resolving shipping matters through coordination with customs officials

Bookkeeping

Implemented and managed all bookkeeping functions for start-up firm utilizing PCLaw Pro

Managed over 40 bank reconciliations including IOLTA accountable for all A/P and A/R 401k accounts and payroll processing

Prepared all year-end close financial documentation

International Accounts Receivable

Supervised A/R department of 100+ employees for over 200 offices world-wide

Aided VP of Tax department in reading and comprehension of ownership rights legal contracts

Expedited release of over $28K in withholding tax from German government

Specialized

Knowledge

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Wintrac, RELOAdvantage, Service Engine accounting systems

PCLaw Pro Legal Management Software

SAP

Advanced Excel knowledge

Professional

Experience

SIRVA Relocation – Cleveland, OH 2007 – 2014

Senior Auditor

Templar Transport & Logistics – Cleveland, OH 2005 – 2007

Co-Owner

Chernett Wasserman Yarger & Pasternak – Cleveland, OH 2003 – 2005

Bookkeeper

International Management Group (IMG) – Cleveland, OH 1998 – 2003

Lead International Accounts Receivable

Education

Cleveland State University – B.A. Accounting (2016)

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