BARBARA FRANCIS

Huber Heights, OH *****

937-***-****

aduli8@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/barbara-francis/39/396/497

Results-oriented Senior Staff Accountant is seeking a challenging Accounting Management position in a competitive company, where the application of solid professional education, accounting, and finance experience, with the ability to assess challenging situations, identify critical issues, formulate and enact solutions quickly and decisively that contribute to the achievement of the organization’s goals.

Qualification Summary

Accomplished accountant with over 15 years of experience within manufacturing environments.

Self-starter who’s eager to take on different tasks and projects, efficient time management, organizational skills, high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and prioritization.

Ability to oversee development and control of all business-related processes required to maintain the integrity of company financial systems and controls.

Knowledgeable in GAAP, GAAS, FRSB, IFRB and Sarbanes-Oxley Act financial reporting.

Professional hands-on experience in general accounting, cost accounting, auditing, and tax in public and corporate accounting.

Ability to provide a high level of proficiency, integrity, accuracy, as well as a well-organized, logical thinking decision maker with an analytical detailed approach to management accounting.

Professional Experience

Meteor Creative LLC November 2021 – July 2022

Creative Financial Services

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Tipp City, OH 45371

Applied Research Solutions December 2019 – March 2020

Interim Asst Controller/Program Manager

Beavercreek, OH 45431

Assisted in all financial functions, per the requirements of government contracts and project accounting.

General accounting duties including preparation of accruals and adjusting journal entries.

General ledger account reconciliations and account analysis.

Performed all accounting functions required per government contract standards per GAAP, DOD and DCAA.

Conversion and transfer of financial data to Deltek Costpoint 7.1 for preparation of financial statements

Preparation and analysis of financial reports, provided to management in a timely manner.

Captor Corporation October 2017 – May 2019

Controller/Accounting Manager

Tipp City, OH 45371

Managed all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, month end and year end closings.

Accounts Receivable, daily cash management and applications, aging reports, reconciliations and journal entries. Processed Accounts Payable check run, vendor setup, and aging reports, also provided backup to AP and payroll. Created, monitored and posted accruals and journal entries. Managed chart of accounts structure, preparation of monthly work papers and other reports to support of audits, other duties and projects as assigned.

Carried out monthly accounting close procedures (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP as well as other month end duties.

Preparation and analysis of financial reports, provided to management in a timely manner.

Prepared monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet.

Analyzed large volumes of data, reporting and resolving any variances and discrepancies.

Ability to convert accounting data from current system to new company accounting software.

Horter Investment Management

Corporate Accountant February 2017-August 2017

Cincinnati, OH 45239

Consolidation of financials for company and partner entities.

Balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations to the trial balance and general ledger.

Researched all trial balance discrepancies, prepared consolidations, and issued monthly financial statements.

Managed with accuracy all accounting functions, including reporting, month-end close, financial statement prep and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and general ledger maintenance.

Developed/documented and published many accounting systems and processes. Responsible for providing support on financial and accounting matters to the company and its senior managers.

Developed appropriate internal controls per Sarbanes-Oxley, FSRB and GAAP requirements to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures. Developed new chart of accounts, audited all previous periods accounting transactions, implemented internal controls per SOX guidelines to mitigate risk.

General accounting duties including preparation of accruals and adjusting journal entries.

Account and bank reconciliations.

General ledger account reconciliations and account analysis.

Journal Entry Preparation, Month End Close, Year End Close.

Robert Half International November 2012-April 2016

Accounting/Finance Consultant -Clients

OTC Daihen (Osaka Transformer Company) MFG

Interim Finance/Accounting Manager

Performed month-end close process, payroll, and account reconciliations.

Consolidated balance sheets for US and Mexico branches.

Balance sheet, Income statement account reconciliations to trial balance and general ledger.

Researched all trial balance discrepancies, prepared consolidations, and issued monthly financial statements.

Oversaw all aspects of Accounting Process including AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory Control, Cash Control, Online Banking, Bank Reconciliation, and Fixed Asset Management.

Reported and provided accurate and timely financials to upper management.

Directed and managed all corporate accounting functions and accounting staff members, also led the finance, control functions and business operations.

Developed/revamped many accounting systems and processes.

SP3 Cutting Tools (MFG)

Corporate Controller

Responsible for providing support on financial and accounting matters to the company and its senior managers.

Managed with accuracy all accounting functions, including reporting, month-end close, financial statement prep and analysis, budgeting, cash restraints daily management, accounts payable/receivable, treasury functions, custody of funds, expense receipts, payroll and general ledger maintenance. Reduced AP aging from over 120 days to 30 days and current within 90 days.

Prepared accounting schedules such as general ledger account reconciliation, interim & annual audit schedules and other special reports for banking, external auditor and finance company, developed and analyzed financial statements in order to monitor the financial performance of the Company.

Review of supporting schedules – related party reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, manufacturing production reports, ensure all monthly reporting timelines were reported in a timely manner.

Monthly sales & use tax filings in multiple states and counties.

Developed appropriate internal controls per Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and assisted with the annual audits.

Ensured that all financial data was recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established company policy and procedures.

Hired, trained, mentored and provided guidance and supervision to accounting staff. Implemented and documented manuals and processes for greater efficiency.

Establish the ability to identify critical areas, restructure and support a nonfunctioning corporate accounting department into operating and functioning successfully and productively. Re-established credit terms and business relationships with key suppliers and vendors.

DRS (Defense Government Contractor)

Senior Staff Accountant

Assisted in all financial functions, and the requirements with government contracts.

General accounting duties including preparation of accruals and adjusting journal entries.

Account and bank reconciliations.

General ledger account reconciliations and account analysis.

Accounts Payable, significant reduction in aging backlog.

ADP Payroll functions, processing and support.

Performed all accounting specialist functions required.

WorkFlowOne Management April 2006-May 2009

Senior Staff Accountant

Coded, reviewed, and posted accurate adjustments - commissions, billing, and accounts payables

reduction of AP aging backlog, attention to detail discovered duplicate payments

researched discrepancies and variances resulting in significant positive impact to true bottom line

Executed on daily and monthly basis all general accounting responsibilities.

Developed knowledge of company software, implemented migration and testing from Oracle to SAP.

Processed monthly accounting reports assisted Finance Department in meeting accounting deadlines. Assured that accounting adjustments were prepared, processed and loaded into Legacy and Oracle systems.

Cost accounting and analysis support.

Journal Entry Preparation, Month End Close, Year End Close.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Utilizing and maintaining computerized accounting and tax systems. Experience with:

ERP – SAP, Oracle Financial Applications

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

Advanced Microsoft Excel: V-lookups, macros, pivot tables,

MAS 90

AMS400

Deltek - CostPoint

Vista, Vantage

Navision

Hyperion, Kronos

QuickBooks Premier

Workwise ERP

IQMS Enterprise IQ ERP for Manufacturing

EDUCATION

MBA Concentration - Accounting and Finance September 2014

Wright State University Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Science Concentration - Business and Accounting March 2010

Wright State University Dayton, OH

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