CPA with Big "4", Manufacturing, Mortgage, Banking

Janice K. Lawrence, CPA

***** *********** **** 704-***-****

Charlotte, NC 28273 *********@*****.***

Financial Analysis

Accounting ~ Budgeting ~ Management Reporting

Accountant with extensive experience in manufacturing, “Big 4” public accounting and mortgage/banking

industries. An excellent negotiator with an entrepreneurial spirit and reputation for judgment and integrity.

Career History

ROUNDPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP, Charlotte, NC 2009

Senior Accountant

Monitored and recorded all cash transactions, PLM (Preventative Loss Mitigation) Loans, Payroll journal entries and various accruals in the General Ledger. Worked with Great Plains Software, Encompass Loan System, and Microsoft Office.

• PLM Loan Analysis Tracked purchases and sales of PLM Loans, including analysis of PA ‘s (Purchase Advices) against data on the Final HUD’s. Investigated variances and recorded journal entries.

HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, Fort Mill, SC 2005-2008

Senior Corporate Accountant

Prepared monthly journal entries, variance analyses, financial reports, and reconciliations including USGAAP to IFRS. Used PeopleSoft GLP general ledger software package and Microsoft Office.

• Transitioning Business: Member of team successfully transitioning mortgage services accounting responsibilities from Chicago to Fort Mill.

• Delinquent Loan Analysis: Analyzed delinquent loans each month and prepared management report detailing the over 30 and over 60-days past due as a percentage of loans outstanding by category.

• Analyzing Loan Portfolio Growth: Analyzed monthly changes in the loan portfolio ranging from $36 to $52 billion.

• Recovering Funds: Performed extensive analysis of loan sales and worked with HSBC Customer Service to identify and recover purchaser short-payments for as much as $25,000 per loan.

• HSBC Rewards and Recognition Committee Member: Selected by Chief Accounting Officer to participate on corporate committee to identify and reward employee contributions.

OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS, INC., Richburg, SC 1996-2005

Stainless steel bar manufacturer with revenues up to $150 million

Controller

Fulfilled all financial requirements including monthly financial statements, quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, cash management, inventory cost analysis and standards, and various federal, state, and local tax reports. Oversaw local human resource functions. Utilized JBA Accounting system and Microsoft Office.

• Revamping Accounting Function: Upon hire, worked with an outside consultant to clean-up financials that were out of balance by several million dollars. Developed policies and procedures to maintain proper accounting going forward and hired a Staff Accountant.

• Negotiating Supplies: Achieved cost savings by selecting suppliers and negotiating rates for administrative/office expenses.

• Developing Customer Relationships: Sold and negotiated over $10 million scrap metal contracts to recycling companies.

• Costing: Developed and maintained standard costs for all stainless steel products. Analyzed costs in detail, particularly raw material and suggested alternatives to cut costs related to shipping and logistics.

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• Local HR Liaison: Coordinated benefits sign-ups, new employee orientation, meetings for changes in benefits, and assisted manufacturing employees in obtaining resolution of medical claims. Administrated Workers Comp claims and attended arbitrations.

• Employee Morale Committee: Organized company events, and initiated employee “rewards for service” recognition program.

PIEDMONT PROPANE COMPANY OF PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS, Charlotte, NC 1991-1996

Supervisor-Staff Accounting

Performed monthly financial reporting and analysis. Filed property and business taxes in counties through-out NC, SC, and TN. Prepared annual capital budget and supervised staff of 3 fulfilling all accounts payable, cash management, and state and local tax functions.

• Spoke at quarterly branch meetings to communicate proper accounting and documentation needed from branch employees.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, Charlotte, NC 1988-1991

Senior Auditor

Planned all aspects of the audit engagement, investigating and analyzing all balance sheet and income statement accounts, supervising and instructing as many as four staff accountants, and preparing financial statements for clients with revenues ranging to $400 million.

• Improved client efficiency with daily application of professional judgment in assessing client needs, evaluating internal controls and identifying risk areas.

NATIONSBANK, Charlotte, NC 1986-1988

Cost Analyst

Education/Designations/Licenses

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Religion, GROVE CITY COLLEGE, Grove City, PA, 1986

Certified Public Accountant, North Carolina, 1988 to present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

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