Accountant
Resume:
Louis G. Long III
Leslie, MI **251
**********@*****.***
Professional highlights
• Served as team leader while converting to new Countywide financial software from a AS400 DOS based program to a Windows based software program
• Developed and implemented a Countywide procurement card program
• Served on team to streamline Countywide business processes
• Served as lead Health Department Accountant for conversion to new electronic State Medicaid billing system
• Oversaw General Fund as well as more than twenty other funds for proper accounting procedures
EDUCATION
M.B.A., Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Major: Accounting
Currently Attending Classes
B.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Major: Accounting
August 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff/Grant Accountant
Bay County, Bay City, MI
June 2001 – April 2009
• Performed general accounting functions
• Maintained and reconciled general ledgers
• Prepared financial reports as required to federal, state and local agencies
• Audited bank account reconciliations
• Analyzed financial data, prepared reports and made recommendations
• Audited all investment purchases and maturities and related journal entries
• Prepared sales tax reports and remittances
• Maintained files and prepared vouchers on construction projects
• Assisted and provided other departments general training and consultation with normal accounting requirements and problem resolution; served as team leader for some clerical personnel
• Performed physical inventories as required or directed
• Prepared and/or oversaw all financial reporting for receipt of grant revenue
• Oversaw the closeout of revenues and expenditures for all grant activities on a fiscal year and calendar year basis, for “grant year-end” and “fiscal year-end closings”
• Coordinated with the Budget Analyst/Supervisor as necessary for preparation and processing of grant year-end closings
• During the year-end closing process, prepared the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance in accordance with standards set forth in OMB circular A-128
• Worked with a professional firm to prepare the Countywide cost allocation plan
• Maintained, edited and operated the software for telephone-call accounting system
• Oversaw Housing Rehabilitation Grant program including maintenance of all outstanding mortgage receivables associated with the program
• Facilitated the implementation of new GASB standards
• Prepared financial statements
• Prepared annual F-65 report
• Maintained, updated and coordinated records retention
Accountant/Auditor
Berthiaume & Company, CPA’s, Saginaw, MI
April 1999 – June 2001
• Performed all aspects of auditing of governmental entities, not for profit organizations and businesses
• Performed monthly and quarterly financial statements for businesses
• Maintained payroll for a variety of companies
• Helped firm develop a standardized governmental financial statement format and chart of accounts using Microsoft Excel and Creative Solutions software
REFERENCES
• Michael J. Regulski, Finance Officer, Bay County, MI 989-***-****
• Sue Gansser, Payroll Supervisor, Bay County, MI 989-***-****
• Mary Dryzga, Budget Supervisor, Bay County, MI 989-***-****
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