Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller

LINDA MEINEN

**** *** ****** ***** • Brooklyn Park MN 55443 • 763-***-****• *****.*******@*****.***

Staff Accountant

Strategic / Organized / Focused

Accomplished accounting professional with exceptional overall business perspective demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals and a proven history of providing valuable financial advice and direction.

Resourceful and creative self-starter who takes initiative to complete projects within tight deadlines.

Proven ability to resolve key issues communicate pivotal concepts and develop innovative solutions

• General Ledger

• Bank Reconciliations

• Property Accounting

• Financial Analysis

• Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Cost Controls

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Leadership and Staff Development

TECHNICAL TOOLS

Proficient in AS2000 Excel Windows Operating Systems Yardi

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

General Ledger and Bank Reconciliations

Maintained accurate accounting of general ledger transactions and prepared monthly general ledger reconciliations assuring company income and expenses were properly recorded in accordance with GAAP guidelines [Dominium Management Services].

Reconciled general ledger accounts as required and developed strategies to reduce the amount of time involved to reconcile bank accounts [Intermet/Tool Products/Minnesota Rubber].

Spearheaded all freight bill reconciliations and entered information into software program streamlining bill processing efficiency [Intermet/Tool Products/Minnesota Rubber].

Financial Statement and Analysis

Monitored property expenses analyzed trends in financial data and interpreted information to help predict future revenue and expenditures for 20 properties [Dominium Management Services].

Maintained monthly financial and backup documents required for each property consistent with Accounting Management standards [Dominium Management Services].

Prepared financial analysis reports five business days after Yardi close for executive management team and owners in order to analyze developing market trends [Dominium Management Services].

Developed and populated individual property budgets using historical data and expenses in the areas of utilities management fees tax insurance expense and other mortgage-related activity during the budget season providing the accounting team necessary data to forecast future financial decisions [Dominium Management Services].

Analyzed and prepared monthly Replacement Reserve requests for Capital Expenditures and maintained compliance with Section 8 Section 42 and Section 236 rules and regulations [Dominium Management Services].

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Accounts Payable and Receivable

Maintained daily accounts payable functions and order filing system for approximately 30-35 residential rental properties ensuring detailed organization and payment consistency for each managed property [Dominium Management Services].

Expedited expense report processing by analyzing invoices and verifying correct pricing and quantities purchased against actual purchase order; investigated and resolved variances [Intermet/Tool Products/Minnesota Rubber].

Processed an average of 3 000 invoices per month by ensuring vendor maintenance files were accurate updated and verified with correct payment amounts while facilitating key relationship management [Dominium Management Services].

Completed work backlog restored order and organization to processes/records researched and resolved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors allowing completed financials to be presented on time [Dominium Management Services].

Staff Development

Initiated weekly communications with property managers and accountants to maintain complete and accurate accounts payable records for each property [Dominium Management Services]

Researched and resolved any / all financial discrepancies provided full explanations and disclosures for senior management [Dominium Management Services].

Managed all inquiries from internal and external customers and accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely communication was being shared with appropriate audiences [Dominium Management Services].

CAREER OVERVIEW

Property Accountant • Dominium Management Services • Plymouth MN 2007-2009

Accounts Payable Administrator • Dominium Management Services • Plymouth MN 2005-2007

Accounts Payable • Interment/Tool Products/Minnesota Rubber • New Hope MN 1995-2005

EDUCATION

District One Technical Institute • Associate Degree in Accounting • Eau Claire WI

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business • Bachelors Degree- Accounting Expected 2012

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