VALERIE R. ROSS
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Offering an MBA with 27 hours of accounting/finance and more than 30 years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Office Manager and Accountant with a proven recorded for performing financial accounting, AR/AP, payroll, bank reconciliation, internal auditing and financial reporting:
- Financial/Cost Analysis - Financial Accounting - Cash Flow Analysis/Management
- Job Costing - Managerial Accounting - Benefit Administration
- AR/AP/Payroll - CPA Liaison - Financial Statements
- General Ledger - Bank Reconciliations - Budgeting/Forecasting
- Internal Auditing - Tested Systems - Grant Accounting
- Fixed Asset/Equipment - Inventory - Union Reporting
• Skilled in overseeing Software System Administration and Financial Accounting functions
• In-depth experience streamlining procedures and ensuring the integrity of financial records
• Excellent time management skills with a results-oriented commitment to excellence
• Proficient in numerous computer programs including: ADP Payroll, Master Builder, Maxwell Management Suite, MRI Systems, MS Office, Microsoft Office Suite, OnBase, Timberline, UltiPro, etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TULSA HOUSING AUTHORITY (01/2019 TO PRESENT)
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
• Finance department lead for software conversion implementation team.
• Direct the preparation and publishing of budget and financial reports for multiple entities.
• Prepare, document, and submit HUD budgets and formula calculations to HUD in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of Accounting Department planning activities.
• Administer all special grants funded by any source and control the expenditures to assure they are consistent with the terms and conditions of the grant contract.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual Public Housing Assessment System Certification, Section 8 VMS, SEMAP and REAC FDS submissions.
• Directly supervise 4 accountants. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
OAK FARMS DAIRY (07/2017 TO 01/2019)
FINANCE ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR
• Direct supervision, oversight and backup support for Accounts Payable / Purchasing; Payroll / Attendance Tracking; Route Settlement; Order-to-Cash, including Credit, Billing, Cash Application, and Collections; Pricing / Rebate Administration; and Records Retention.
• Provided compliance monitoring support in the following areas. These functions report directly to Operations Management: Raw Milk Accounting & Tracking; and Production and Inventory Management (incl. shrink & other variance reporting & analysis).
• Supervisory responsibility involved staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
SHORT TERM POSITIONS (07/2016 TO 06/2017)
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
• Financial and managerial accounting functions for environmental services company
• Lead an 2-member office support team with accountability for all accounting functions: AR/AP, Payroll, and billing
• Streamline processes and workflow
(Position eliminated due to company closure)
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
• Participate in month-end close and manage daily Accounting processes
• Conduct and Oversee Payables – including purchase orders, packing/delivery tickets, reconciliations and journal entries
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation and asset inventory MCINTOSH CORPORATION, TULSA, OK (01/2005 TO 05/2016) ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER/SOFTWARE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
• Financial and managerial accounting functions for commercial mechanical contractor with two subsidiaries and a multimillion dollar income stream
• Financial statement preparation and analysis, manage cash functions, job costing – including percentage of completion and cost plus
• Completed Month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Prepared and maintained account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Lead/mentored an 8-member office support team with accountability for all accounting functions: AR/AP, Payroll, General Ledger and Contract/Service Billing
• Performed treasury functions to ensure receipts are recorded, deposits made to bank, and vendors paid in a timely manner to accurately reflect cash flow
• Evaluate, select and implement accounting modules to improve accounting and operations processes; point-of-contact with users and management team regarding software issues
• Set up security protocols and module access necessary to ensure confidentiality of data
• Streamline processes and workflow to facilitate company growth
• Initiated direct deposit functions for payroll
• Coordinated and lead external audits (CPA, Union, Insurance, etc.)
• Reduced CPA costs by accurately reflecting financial position of company
• Converted accounting applications and added Fixed Asset, Equipment and Data Link to basic AP/AR, GL, Payroll modules
• Instigated sales/use tax reporting, reviewed & filed monthly reports
• Oversaw/analyzed inventory adjustments
• Implemented/oversaw fixed asset & equipment modules
• Instrumental in transitioning the company from single entity to a parent company with two subsidiaries
• Started as Staff Accountant, promoted to Office Manager within first year, promoted to company’s first Controller & Software System Administrator within two years, promoted to Assistant Vice President within eight years.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Certified Construction Bookkeeping Technician (CBT) in 2015 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, TULSA, OK
Master of Business Administration, 2008, 3.43 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Business, 2002, 3.51 GPA