Accounts Payable P E
Resume:
Darren
Lindsay
Director of Accounting
Results-driven Director of Accounting that is experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well- versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings along with offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll.
E X P E R I E N C E
Accountant 3 -Director of Accounting
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Military & Veteran’s Affairs
/Pittsburgh, PA/ June 2015- Present
Implemented strong internal controls processes, affording the external auditors the ability to lessen their extensive substantive testing, control testing and analytical procedures, while providing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with superior financial statements and clean audit reports.
Perform systematic examinations and appraisals of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity, program, or organization inside or outside the department and agency.
Participates in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision-making sessions regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and changes in Governmental policies and procedures involving important resource management issue.
Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
Senior Fund Accountant
Donnelly-Boland & Associates/Pittsburgh, PA/2014-2015 Created and implemented procedures to track and monitor investments for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a process that is still adopted by them today, also created a more efficient and effective process that would allow rapid payments to customers two days sooner than the normal monthly process.
Monitored and managed cash flows and expenses.
Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, legislation and tax programs.
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Tarentum, PA
S O F T W A R E
MS Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
Peachtree
QuickBooks
Profiler
Ultra Tax
Drake
Navision
SAP
JD Edwards
SRM
OnBase.
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Science in
Accounting
High Point University
2008-2010
Associates in Accounting
Davidson County Community
College
2006-2008
Finance Officer/Assistant Manager
Lexington Alcoholic Beverage Control Board/Lexington, NC/2013-2014 Spearheaded the acquisition of second location and led the initiative to move the company to a computerized accounting system from a manual system. Implemented the perpetual inventory system, tracked inventory, spoilage, and spending to maximize profit margin.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
Evaluated competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.
Resubmitted overdue invoices and contacted appropriate parties to determine when payments would be received.
Senior Staff Accountant
Eddie Carrick, C.P.A./Lexington, NC/2010-2014
Evaluated tax information for individuals and business owners and engaged in the application of tax law in regards to the auditing process.
Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
Corporate Controller
Ferguson Fibers/Linwood, NC/2004-2013
Led the initiative to move the company to a computerized accounting system from a paper based manual system. Designed, created, and maintained company webpage and marketing campaign for company.
Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
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