Accounting/Administrative Professional Seeking Employment

OBJECTIVE: Seeking the opportunity to demonstrate my skills in accounting, administration and customer service while continuing to develop my knowledge in a business environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven successful at controlling costs, implementing new ideas and problem-solving.

Broad knowledge of food and beverage accounting, payroll-processing, accounts payable, journal entries, profit and loss statements. Supervisory experience in both front and back office settings. Extensive cash-handling experience. Responsible, hard-working and trustworthy.

EMPLOYMENT:

March 2007 – Sept 2007:

Assistant Controller, Shephard’s Management, Inc.

Hired to work with Controller to update and bring accounting department of successful resort property to the next level. Review Night Auditor reporting, daily sales, accounts payable, general ledger, journal entries, and management of seven bank accounts. Extensive use of Excel and DataPro.

1998 – March 2007:

Assistant Controller, HMSHost Corporation

Originally employed as part-time Accounting Clerk/part-time Supervisor.

I was promoted to full-time accounting position, in $30 million branch, after corporate reorganization. After nearing $50 million, my position was upgraded to Assistant Controller. This position involved accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory analysis, general ledger accounting, period closing functions, including journal entries, analysis of profit and loss statements and reviewing invoice payment queries. I also assisted the Human Resources department with maintenance of associate records and payroll issues. Additionally, I was responsible for overseeing the Cash Office operation, which involved processing 100 plus cashiers’ receipts and providing cash banks for next day. Responsible for controlling labor and supply costs involved in this area. Became experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, as well as Micros, PeopleSoft and Glory.

1988 - 1998

Owner/General Manager, Gilligan’s Inc.

Hands-on management of popular resort area restaurant and bar. Functioned in all aspects of the operation, including accounting, payroll, scheduling, customer service, food handling and safety. Active in controlling inventory, and food and labor costs.

1986 - 1988

Appraiser, County of Loudoun, Virginia

Residential real estate appraisal for the purposes of county property tax assessments. Duties consisted of inspecting properties, updating records and reconciliation of data to arrive at the assessed value. Also involved in reviewing taxpayer disputes and preparing information for the Board of Adjustment.

1982 - 2000

Self Employed, Real Estate Sales

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson working both full and part-time. Involved in the sale and management of residential and commercial real estate, assisting buyers and sellers in all types of transactions.

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