VALERIE R. ROSS

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adulw4@r.postjobfree.com

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

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