Controller/Accounting Manager

JEAN M. CULP

Southampton, NJ ***** *.********@*****.*** 609-***-****

E

NTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTING MANAGER/SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing staff , payroll and accounting functions for banking and mortgage employers. Accounting career spans 20 years of experience in corporate banking and mortgage accounting and other industries and has included accountability for a staff of 7; backed by solid credentials (BS in Education and an AS in accounting) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite, Sage, CIF20/20 and MAS90 software, QuickBooks, as well as ADP PC Payroll and Intuit payroll.

KEY SKILLS

• Manage Corporate Accounting Department

• General Ledger review and analysis

• Review and sign off on Journal Entries

• Portfolio accruals review and analysis

• Manage staffing – reviews and staffing requirements

• Reviewed and managed Cash Reconcilements

• CALL Report – assist with various schedules • Accounts Payable Processes & Management

• Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions

• Payroll processing and review

• Financial System Technologies

• Records Organization & Management

• Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

• GAAP Standards & Government Regulations

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

MS Office (Word, Excel) CIF20/20 (Jack Henry) Lotus 123 Microsoft Outlook Sage Fixed Assets

Banking Software QuickBooks ADP PC Payroll Windows (all)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roma Bank, Robbinsville, NJ (formerly Sterling Bank, Mount Laurel, NJ merged July 2010)

Accounting Manager, 4/07 to 9/14/10

For Sterling Bank, managed daily Accounting Department activity; supervision of 2 Senior Staff Accountants, 3 Staff Accountants (fulltime) and 1 Staff Accountant (part time), and an A/P clerk; and oversaw the timely, accurate general ledger activity including corporate bank accounts and reconcilements, processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions. For internal and external auditors processed quarterly and annual audit work sheets. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounting department; and ensured accurate and compliant General Ledger and A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Key Results:

• Managed the accurate and timely processing of General Ledger activity for bank and the holding company. Assessed and closed ledgers on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.

• Reorganized and adjusted staffing of Accounting Department after purchase of Peoples Savings Bank. New procedures and processes were added and “fine-tuned”.

• Instituted thorough cross-training of staff accountants and senior staff accountants.

• Analyzed reports for management that included portfolio reporting and accruals, G/L accounts, DDA (bank accounts for corporate), and variances in expense accounts

JEAN M. CULP RÉSUMÉ PAGE TWO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

American Mortgage (Mortgage Company), Cherry Hill, NJ (8/2004 to 3/2007)

Freedom Mortgage (Mortgage Company), Mount Laurel, NJ (6/2002 to 12/2003)

Commerce Bank (mortgage accounting department), Mount Laurel, NJ (12/2000 to 3/2002)

Cendant Mortgage (Mortgage Company), Mount Laurel, NJ (2/2000 to 12/2000)

Senior Staff Accountant (AVP at Commerce Bank)

For above employers, managed General Ledger and Bank account reconcilements including warehousing lines, Accounts Payable and payroll processing including commissions.

Key Results:

• Managed the accurate and timely processing of mortgage banking wires and purchases.

• Maintained and reviewed General Ledger.

• Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.

• Trained users and served as the primary “go-to” troubleshooter on these new systems, which propelled efficiency gains and significant time- and cost-savings.

• Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Aurora Financial Group, Inc.

Controller Vice President HR

Responsible for corporate accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing for banks, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for senior management and outside agencies, such as MBA and warehousing banks.

Key Results:

• Moved the accounting, payroll and reconcilements from manual to computerize.

• Maintained and updated accounting software.

• Organized and updated Human Resources and Payroll.

EDUCATION

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, BLACKWOOD, NJ

Associates in Accounting, 1991

Dean’s List Directory 1991

STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NY, ONEONTA, NY

Bachelor of Science in Education, 1974

CORNING COUNTY COLLEGE, CORNING, NY

Associates in Math/Science, 1972

*.********@*****.***

Contact this candidate