Customer Service Senior Accountant

Cindy M. Munson

Star, Idaho, *****

208-***-**** *************@*****.***

ACCOUNTANT/ PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

I am a highly experienced, outcomes driven leader in all phases of accounting and business process improvement. A proven record of consistently exceeding goals for efficiency and profit margin through design and implementation of accounting operations based on GAAP and GASS best practices. Over 20 years of demonstrated success in developing and spearheading comprehensive accounting initiatives to optimize business outcomes. Adept in a full scope of oversight as a former Certified Public Accountant, using organizational models based on people, collaboration and shared values.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounting Startups Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Human Resources Performance Evaluations Financial Statements Budgets Regulatory Billing Collections Payroll Federal / State Policies Securities Auditing Financial Planning Reserve Levels Banking Depreciation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

B & T CONSULTING, LLC. ● Boise, ID ● 1991 to present

Accounting and IT Consulting Company

Senior Accountant / Partner

Served as a Senior Accountant overseeing all accounting, human resources, management and day to day operations of multiple companies.

Key Achievements

Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.

Coordinated implementation of new hardware and accounting system software.

Managed all Human Resource functions for over 100 employees and 10+ companies including performance evaluations of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.

Delegated authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.

Conducted audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.

Monitored financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.

Coordinated and directed the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.

Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.

Analyzed the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.

Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

Provided direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Determined depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.

Prepared and filed annual tax returns and prepared financial information so that outside accountants could complete tax returns.

Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.

Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.

Analyzed compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Advised managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.

TOMLINSON AND ASSOCIATES Boise 1989- 1991

Property Management Company

Controller

Served as the controller for all operations at Tomlinson and Associates, a property management company.

DELOITTE TOUCHE Boise 1986- 1989

Public Accounting Firm

Auditor

Served as an auditor for Deloitte Touche, a public accounting firm.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint ID – graduated 1978

University of Idaho, Moscow ID

B.S. in Business Accounting, graduated May 1986

SELECT SKILLS

I understand the critical importance of customer service, both internal and external. I am able to dissect situations and formulate win win scenarios. I understand time constraints and paying attention to detail. I am looking to use all the experience and skill I have gathered over the past 20 years to help organizations to be successful. I believe I can be a strong asset to any organization.

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