Staff Accountant/Office Manager

SUMMARY

Experienced professional with a strong background in all areas of Accounting as well as office management. Recognized for having strong organizational and problem solving skills.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 15 years of experience in all areas of Accounting – GL, AR, AP and Payroll.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office functions.

• Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliations for multiple bank accounts including credit card processing accounts.

• Prepare monthly accruals for month end close.

• Prepared training manual and presented a training class for several Division Managers and Customer Service Representatives outlining new software uses and daily job functions.

• Software – IT Support.

• Worked with CFO to write and test Sarbane/Oxley procedures.

• Maintain Accounts Receivable consisting of 142 franchise stores in U.S. and Mexico – 94% current balance with sales in excess of $100 Million annually.

• State of Texas Notary Public.

EMPLOYMENT Sharp Propane Smithville, Texas

Staff Accountant 10/05 to 7/08

Hired as Staff Accountant to process multiple Bank Account Reconciliations, GL account reconciliations, maintain vehicle lease files and oversee daily work sent in by CSR’s at 10 divisions. Became Energy Force Software support for managers and CSR’s at all 10 divisions. Responsible for company wide file clean up leading to upgrade to new version of software. Prepared training manual and taught a training class for 20 managers and CSR’s from various divisions outlining upgrade changes and new daily job procedures at branch level. Responsible for hiring, training and temporarily managing CSR’s at 1 division until manager could be found. Oversee turnover of AR Collections to outside company and became liaison between Sharp Propane and collection agency. Travel to Branches to continue training on processing daily work at branch as well as any computer issues/questions.

Armstrong McCall Austin, Texas

A/R Supervisor 1/98 to 10/05

Responsible for all aspects of AR as well as oversee daily AR department operations, staff reviews, department hiring, training and personnel issues. Also maintain several month end reconciliation’s including bank reconciliation, daily sales reports, monthly projections and various monthly overage and shortage reports in addition to reporting to corporate offices. Responsible for setting up trade show procedures and work at the show in various capacities including count room and credit booth. Reconcile trade show from cash sales to calculating commissions on inventory sold as well as calculating the vendor cost of goods checks. Maintain various credit and rebate programs from vendors to franchised stores and process merchandise returns from franchised stores. File monthly Sales and Use Tax for various states where trade shows were held as well as filing monthly State of Texas Sales Tax. Worked with CFO to write and test Sarbane/Oxley procedure manuals to be compliant by Fiscal Year 2005. Retest and revise all procedures at the start of Fiscal Year 2005 and continue to retest throughout the year as outlined by company guidelines.

ARAMARK Cleanroom Services Austin, Texas

Office Manager 10/95 to 1/98

AP, AR, Payroll, GL and various month end account reconciliations including bank reconciliation. Responsible for reporting AR and AP Agings along with various Payroll reports to corporate offices. Process Payroll using Paynet Plus. Oversee daily operations in front office, field customer service issues and handle collection problems as well as train new office personnel. Workman’s Comp and Human Resources Administrator.

Centex Beverage, Inc. Austin, Texas

Assistant Office Manager 7/92 to 10/95

Prepare monthly financial statements as well as various GL reconciliations including bank account reconciliations and Human Resource issues. Responsible for daily Inventory and Route Accounting issues with drivers as well as PR back up using ADP Payroll system. Oversee daily operations in addition to training new employees. Review financial statements with Controller.

Valley Acceptance Corporation Phoenix, Arizona

Accountant II 5/89 to 7/92

AP, AR, Bank Reconciliations and monthly GL closing.

EDUCATION Various Business/Accounting Classes

REFERENCES Available upon request

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