Senior Accountant

CHERYL STAGG, MBA

**** ******* ****., ******, ** 43016

******@********.**.*** • cell 614-***-****

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Extensively experienced and process-oriented management accountant with a demonstrated track record of planning and directing all accounting functions. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of accounting systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing cross-functional teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Significant competencies include:

• Fiscal Period Close

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Technology Integration

• Regulatory Compliance

• Microsoft Office

• Great Plains, Peachtree

• ADP PC/Payroll/ReportSmith

• ADP’s TimeSaver & ezLabor

• Quick Books, Business Works

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY – COLUMBUS, OHIO

Master of Business Administration

Applied Leadership Focus, May 07, GPA 3.97

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Aug 02

Institute of Management Accountants

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting functions including general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Develop, implement, and administer policies and procedures that are GAAP compliant ensuring adequate fiscal controls. Interview, hire, train, and retain competent staff. Maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Perform fiscal period close and prepare financial statements and reports. Analyze, interpret, and communicate cost and expense variances to executive and departmental managers. Plan and perform year-end close. Contribute to forecasting and budget setting process. Participate in annual and other periodic audits, prepare audit work papers, and footnote disclosure research.

Ensure compliance with current government regulations and reporting requirements. Develop, document, and implement regulatory processes. Prepare registrations and correspondence with regulatory authorities. Research authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting transactions and other operational topics.

Review general ledger accounting activity including daily banking, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Calculate monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals. Project weekly cash requirements and review vendor check disbursements. Review payroll processing reports, prepare payroll journal entries, and calculate 401k match and long/short term disability premiums. Prepare general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations and analysis. Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.

Review and approve coding and posting of vendor bills. Audit employee benefit bills to verify payroll deduction accuracy. Ensure accurate and timely accounts receivable invoice generation, cash receipt and charge back posting and application, and accounts receivable adjustments. Ensure accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll statements and government reporting.

Process loan applications, analyze credit reports and recommend credit decision to senior management. Prepare and review loan closing documents to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Manage federal currency transaction reporting (CTR) process and training for operations staff, executives, and board of directors. Investment and settlement of overnight funds with correspondent bank.

Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate the learning styles of a diverse student enrollment. Design, administer and grade examinations. Plan course instruction and ensure learning objectives are met.

CAREER HISTORY

Motorists Insurance Group, Columbus, OH Aug 08 - Present

Cost Accountant/Reinsurance Accounting Manager

 Ensure expenses are properly accounted for in accordance with statutory and management guidelines. Execute the most effective means of administering reinsurance ceded and assumed contracts.

EVEREST INSTITUTE, Gahanna, OH Nov 07 – May 08

Instructor, Business Accounting (Part Time)

 Subject matter expert in accounting, business, Peachtree and Microsoft Office products.

RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORP., Columbus, OH Dec 05 – Aug 08

Treasury Analyst/Staff Accountant

 Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability on special projects such as cash forecasting.

BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC, Dublin, OH Jul 02 – Dec 05

Regulatory Compliance/Accounting Manager

 Strategically restructured accounting processes in accordance with organizational changes. Integrated and centralized accounting functions for mergers and acquisitions. Developed highly skilled accounting team to achieve established objectives.

 Spearheaded projects and implementation of technology that increased productivity levels by automating credit card and time and attendance processes, payroll and accrual journal entries, 401k match calculation, and long-term and short-term disability premium calculation.

 Conducted company-wide training sessions on web-based time and attendance system, electronic credit card processing, and regulatory compliance procedures for three subsidiaries at six locations.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES, Columbus, OH Aug 01 – Jul 02

Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

 Researched and tracked Medicare reimbursement rates and recommended revenue budget revisions.

TREASURE BAY V.I. CORP., U.S. Virgin Islands May 00 – Jun 01

General Ledger Accounting Supervisor

 Developed accounting team and processes for organizational start-up of first U.S. Virgin Islands casino.

 Spearheaded implementation of ADP payroll and time and attendance software. Trained all department managers on time and attendance procedures.

PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT, Gulfport, MS Feb 99 – May 00

Staff Accountant

 Audited and inventoried hundreds of slot machines and reconciled serial numbers and retired fixed assets.

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