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Colfax, North Carolina, Us

• Responsible for all financial aspects of inventory• Co-developed methodology for inventory valuation facilitating first revaluation in 5 years.• Implemented shipping and receiving logs to ensure all shipments are invoiced and recorded• Oversaw bill of material creation and updates• Reviewed and audited monthly inventory physical counts• Performed accounting for acquisition of company

High Point, North Carolina, Us

• Redesigned financial statements in Excel resulting in 90% reduction in preparation time• Reduced month-end close business days from 10 to 7• Updated freight review process saving 4 hours/week• Created budgeting system complete with revision history• Member of Process Improvement Team responsible for intranet design and development

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Us

• Established database tracking procedure resulting in more timely and accurate rebate payments• Prepared budgets for functional areas including travel, insurance and fixed assets• Implemented Wells Fargo Payment Manager allowing automated ACH & check processing• Composed and gained acceptance for standard dealer rebate agreement template• Oversaw all aspects of fixed asset accounting maintained with Sage FAS

Greensboro, Nc, Us

• Developed renovation cost process to identify, classify and track data conflicts between applications resulting in a refocus from identifying to resolving issues• Designed review program for client progress billings and compose related work instructions • Documented existing processes with a focus on streamlining and simplifying

Greensboro, Nc, Us

• Managed high net worth investor reporting, including capital balances, capital activity, quarterly and annual performance metrics and budget projections • Prepared quarterly distribution analyses and proposals to Senior Management, with a focus on adequate cash planning and maximizing returns• Supervised and reviewed investor communications (memos and statements)

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• Developed equipment inventory reserve methodology and prepared related accounting position paper• Prepared financial information for quarterly and annual SEC filings • Created process to identify budget reporting errors which saved 4 hours/week• Prepared health care plan financials

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• Reviewed technical design documents for accuracy and completeness• Reduced unrecorded liabilities by designing invoice approval workflow process that incorporates image capture and an escalation process for timely approval• Developed scenarios and performed testing to verify design requirements were met• Maintained a holistic perspective to assure the product met both business and technical requirements• Oversaw development of training manual and on-site training agenda

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• Decreased staff absenteeism by 92% while remediating SOX weaknesses and strengthening controls• Streamlined invoice submission process eliminating 3 week backlog• Decreased headcount by 11% through improving processes and eliminating nonessential tasks• Implemented Wells Fargo Purchasing card (Pcard) program and oversaw training of employees • Streamlined sales tax accruals by creating a vendor database that maintains information not in existing accounting software• Adopted risk-based Pcard auditing and implemented Control Self Assessment (CSA) program to identify non-compliant transactions and behavior• Eliminated 20 staff hours/week by routing petty cash transactions through expense reporting system• Collaborated with senior management to update the Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy which improved compliance and reduced administration• Founded and facilitated Triad Accounts Payable Professionals, a new local professional organization focused on sharing best practices among AP managers and decision makers

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• Re-engineered the process for maintaining development and franchise fee data• Developed a database of commonly used company information and collaborated with other departments to ensure current and accurate information was maintained

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• Manage database of professional fee invoices and legal firms ensuring we pay the proper amount and receive the maximum reimbursement from the insurer• Discovered how to query Macola through Microsoft Access resulting in the ability to report on multiple companies simultaneously• Prepare weekly cash flow report and distribute to management• Created report for internal audit that saves 3 ½ hours a week in completing the Weekly Route Cash Reconciliation• Streamlined the Straight Line Rent analysis and Rent Payment spreadsheet resulting in less complexity and errors• Consolidated Monthly Store Count report with similar reports from Internal Audit and Development resulting in a list with all three departments' data• Develop GL report that includes a field displaying the date of entry

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• Performed cash management and cash flow projections for senior management ensuring adequate reserves on hand• Streamlined month end process resulting in 15% time savings• Managed financial, sales tax, workers compensation and grant audits• Created travel and expense policy ensuring savings and consistency throughout the company• Developed AP schedule assuring bills were prioritized and paid when promised resulting in improved vendor and employee relationships• Assisted in transformation from vacation to PTO calculation resulting in streamlined and consistent policy• Designed and implemented budget template increasing consistency of accounts used and efficiency of compiling information• Oversaw fixed asset inventory ensuring all items were accounted for• Reviewed electronic requisitioning process and made changes to increase user friendliness • Reconciled contribution revenue to ensure all donors were recognized• Created and distributed weekly invoice report to managers reducing inquiries to AP by 65%

High Point, North Carolina, Us

• Consolidated monthly financial statements for four companies and prepared reports for international parent• Prepared margin, inventory, budget and financial analysis and made recommendations to management based on findings• Oversaw preparation of income tax, franchise tax, GST and VAT returns ensuring accuracy and timely filings• Administered cost reduction program with two other managers reducing expenses by $2 million in 2002• Prepared insurance renewals and managed outstanding claims• Reviewed product costing schedules and recommended standard adjustments resulting in a more accurate inventory value• Acted as liaison to external auditors, providing timely data and reports as requested• Participated in accounting for sale of business segment

Chicago, Il, Us

• Trained and supervised audit staff and reviewed their work• Performed audits in the role of in-charge for multiple clients simultaneously• Streamlined process for over thirty benefit plan audits resulting in 20% time savings• Reviewed prior year audit work papers with manager and reduced audit time by 25% using more efficient techniques• Reviewed and documented system of internal controls for public and private companies increasing audit team's understanding of client• Researched prior year financial information to create budgets and forecasts

Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Wilmington And Dunn, Nc, Us

• Performed compilations, reviews and audits of financial statements for corporate, non-profit and individual entities• Prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S and C corporations• Prepared informational returns for non-profit entities• Interacted with client management and personnel while conducting tax and financial engagements