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Dover, Ohio

Dover, Ohio, United States

In this role, I reconcile monthly balance sheet statements and reduce financial risk by mitigating large financial and business impacts to the P&L by accruing smaller amounts each month.  Increased efficiency 50% by automating tasks to allocated shared departments to the direct departments as part of month-end closing through a calculation and journal upload. Reduced month-end closing process from 4-5 days to only three days by creating wages accruals that are automated and work with PR software and MS Dynamics AX ERP. Reduced errors in receiving process roughly 80% by creating training materials; facilitated process training to 55-60 employees. Present financial reports to executive team, including president, CFO, VP of sales, business unit leaders, and parent company executive team. Reduced spending 40% through inventory adjustments. Reduced balance roll-forward process time 34% by spearheading project with Targit BI team. Developed spending report for all capital projects (up to $10M). Embrace LEAN initiatives by collaborating with operations team; drove down inventory balances and reduced disposal cost as much as 20%. Supervise two financial specialists across two locations; trained five employees. Oversee $26M operating budget.

New Philadelphi

As Staff Accountant and Office Manager, I prepared monthly and quarterly payroll taxes for 30+ local business clients (some up to $400K). Additionally, I completed and filed tax returns for 40+/- business entities—and up to 100 individuals—annually. Prepared tax return extensions and tax planning calculations for business entities. Reduced data entry errors by checking financial information for accuracy while entering into Creative Solutions Accounting (CSA) system. Managed daily operations, including payables, payroll, and client billing; met project deadlines 95%-100% of the time by running a well-time-managed, efficient office. Increased efficiency and organization by orchestrating firm schedule and facilitating weekly staff meetings for team of four.