"Quiet your mind and leave tension behind and find inspiration in hushed meditation." Helen Steiner Rice How many times do we rush, rush and never take time to meditate on our purpose in life.
Accounting Professional with expertise in financial analysis and auditing of accounts for accurate data to be used in the complilation of financial statements and managerial reports on a monthly and yearly basis. A proven track record for providing customer relationship skills which enhances the customer base leading to an increase in profitability for the organization on a consistent basis. Accomplished and formulated innovative solutions leading to the resolution of operational problems leading to efficient and economical results on a consistent basis. Recognized for achieving results and strengths in: Perfomance Results Management, Demonstrating Initiative, Analytical Thinking, Impact and Initiative, Organization Awareness.
Six years of formal training in Accounting, including specialized courses in economics, negotiation, fraud, and management.
Practical experience in small business handling all business functions such as the following: A/R, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger, Account Reconciliations, Bank Statement reconciliation, Financial Statements, Phones, Customer Service, Collections, Human Resources, and all other functions within the Office that provide for the smooth operation of the business on a daily basis.
Self-starter with an energetic attitude that gets the job done in the quickest time possible with attention to the details needed to ensure accuracy and time management to make sure that all contingencies are considered for each project.
Have the following computer skills which will be invaluable in accomplishing all tasks assigned: Quickbooks Pro, Mapics, Great Plains, IAS designed by Sungard for the insurance industry, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro, Teammate, Unix and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Visio).
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
lansing, MI (US)
Auditor
Dept of Health and Human Svcs.
Conducted on-site audits of healthcare providers
Analyzed data based on criteria and audit objectives
Researched applicable laws and regulations concerning the audit objectives
Recommended corrective actions which saved the government $11,947
Prepared audit workpapers
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2006
grand rapids, MI (US)
Office Manager
Pre-Fit Door, Inc
Developed monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets
Handled general accounting functions, including AR/AP, Payroll, General Ledger, Account reconciliation, and cash management
Administered all financial management systems, evaluated and integrated new applications
Developed procedural manaual for all functions that affect daily operations and order entry
Reduced manufacturing errors from faulty order entry procedures with a cost savings of $20,000
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Jul 1997 - Jan 2003
grand rapids, MI (US)
Office Manager
A & A Disposal, Inc.
Improved customer base from 1200 to 4700 for an increasse in revenue of $800,000
Handled general accounting functions, including AR/AP, Payroll, General Ledger, account reconciliation, and cash management
Provided legal support to owner to comply with current employment laws
Filed company taxes
Recorded fixed assets and depreciation
Prepared weekly payroll checks and all other company checks
Managed all general office duties including directing staff for daily routes, collections, information system, development of a weekly route system for each driver, new accounts, and all other duties required for the smooth operation of the company which led to savings of $150,000 per year
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2009 - present
Other
- DBA- Finance Speciality
Walden University
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2005 - 2007
Master's
- Business Administration
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
Accounting major with Fraud Certificate
Currently working on my Doctorate in Business Administration with a Finance Concentration.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners 2008
National Association of Professional Women 2009
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