I am self-propelled. As a performance-driven accounting professional, I present more than 20 years of successful, diverse and progressive experience plus a Master of Business Administration degree conferred by Indiana Wesleyan University. With a proven background in small-business accounting and management makes me an ideal candidate for a position in start-up, entrepreneurial or mid-cap companies. I am also confident that I would be a good fit for a large company, thanks to an inner-directed mindset that makes me a self-starter in any organization that requires a background in financial statements, cash management, reconciliations, AR/AP, payroll and human resources.I demonstrate change-focused accounting, operations and project management abilities, my skills have been amply demonstrated in metals processing, service and manufacturing industries. In addition, I offer the following accounting, financial and program management talents as specialties:Specialties Provide extremely strong problem-solving, attention to detail and accuracy.  Present MBA management skills needed to plan, staff, direct, organize, coordinate and evaluate results of accounting and financial projects.  Employ dynamic relationship building abilities, including team participation and building, training, vendor relationships and management and staff cooperation.  Plan strategic, tactical and detail-oriented objectives with no-item-too-small approach Organize, prioritize and solve problems to get them done on time and within budget Possess powerful abilities to coordinate projects to get the most out of cross-functional teams Analyze, evaluate, propose and change-manage solutions that maximize firm growth and profits Lead and direct people through cheerful oral and written communications  Utilize QuickBooks, Sage, Great Plaines, NetSuite, Lawson, & Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)