Accounting Manager
Resume:
Gwendolyn Marks
Shelby, NC ****0
Phone: 704-***-****
Email: kpd82v@r.postjobfree.com
FINANCIAL & HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
Motivated, responsive business manager with a proven record to successfully develop, implement and manage finance, cost accounting, general ledger, human resources, inventory and production control systems and operations. Talent for quickly mastering technology and change management. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Proven record of maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports while meeting stringent guidelines.
Adaptable and versatile, yet able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
* General Ledger Accounting
* Financial Statements
* Month & Year-End Closing
* Balance Sheet Accounts & Schedules
* Audit Coordination & Management
* Full Cycle Accts. Payable
* Absorption Accounting
* Cost Accounting
* Sales & Use Taxes
* Credit & Collections
* Full Cycle Payroll & Taxes
* ADP & Report Writer
* Customer Service
* Vendor Relations
* Compliance Manager
* Job Descriptions
* Best Practices & Policies
* Benefits Administration
* Training Programs
* Employee Relations
* Advanced Excel
* Prophix
* FRX
* ERP Software
Highlights
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS AND REPORTING
* Developed and maintained the accounting systems necessary to accurately record assets, liabilities, and financial transactions.
* Developed and maintained the system of internal control to assure protection of business assets, including the control of costs, income received, payroll, and cash disbursed.
* Analyzed financial and accounting data and reported results of operations to management, government, and regulatory agencies enabling them to make decisions to increase efficiency and productivity.
* Formulated and recommended revisions to accounting procedures, records, and systems necessary to improve accounting control.
* Formulated line-item budgets for multiple business units.
* Assisted in selection and managed the implementation team for conversion to new accounting system through ensuring suitability of chart of accounts and data integrity upon conversion; developed new reporting capabilities to report profitability by cost center within each business unit.
* Implemented conversion of multiple payroll systems into one reporting unit for labor analysis, enabling additional cost controls in a timely manner.
* Managed the conversion of payroll from weekly to bi-weekly payroll, cutting processing costs by 40%.
* Implemented new production cost control methods to improve reporting of JIT business unit, in order to assist plant manager to improve plant productivity.
* Developed accounting controls for accurately recording research and development costs to take full advantage of tax credits.
* Managed three sales tax and one property tax audit resulting in zero penalties or tax liability in two cases, and able to significantly reduce the penalties in the 3rd.
* Managed, supervised, and evaluated performance of up to 6 accounting and administrative staff.
* Improved productivity by 20% by eliminating unnecessary administrative activities.
HUMAN RESOURCES
* Developed policies, procedures, systems, directives and budgets according to functional and organizational needs.
* Assisted in the selection and administered benefit plans. Maintained same level of coverage, while reducing standard rate increase from 22% to 9% overall.
* Assisted in the development of Affirmative Action Plan by providing input into the succession planning, as well as expertise related to job classifications and target areas for recruitment. Developed applicant process-flow for multi-unit business operations. Served as EEO Coordinator.
* Hired production and administrative staff, for multiple business units consisting of 60 full-time exempt and non-exempt employees, and up to thirty temporary staff. Negotiated and reduced temporary staffing costs by 24%, while increasing level of service received.
* Worked closely with supervisors and managers to administer and ensure compliance to policies and programs. Administered and approved FMLA and ADA.
* Working with 3rd party 401(k) administrator, developed automated process for reporting and funding of bi-weekly deductions and company match, as well as managing year-end reporting, testing, and audits.
* Prepared compliance reports.
* Developed safety training programs and worked with plant managers to reduce location DART rate from 4.2 to zero.
* Added requirements to job descriptions by using ACT work-keys job profiles, in order to hire and maintain a more skilled workforce.
* Initiated and managed a 3-year state-funded custom training grant, valued at $75,000, which included team-building and leadership training, quality initiatives, ISO training and implementation and Six Sigma Green Belt.
Employment History
LIT INDUSTRIES, INC. – Gastonia, NC
Accounting-HR Manager, 2005 to 2011
IMAGING ASSOCIATES, INC. – Charlotte, NC
Assistant Controller, 2002 to 2005
SPRING-FORD INDUSTRIES, INC. – Spring City, PA
Payroll Supervisor, 1993 to 1995
Accounting Manager, 1995 to 2000
Division Controller, 2000 to 2001
Education & Certifications
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSIY – Kutztown, PA
CABRINI COLLEGE – Radnor, PA
ALVERNIA UNIVERSIY – Reading, PA
Accounting, Management and Business Administration Course Studies
GASTON COLLEGE – Gastonia, NC
Certificates Obtained in Lean Office, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Training, Six Sigma for Leaders, Achieve Global Problem Resolution & Communication for Leaders, 10-Hour OSHA
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