•Developed, implemented and ensured compliance with accounting and other operational policies, procedures and internal controls. Continually evaluated and modified as appropriate to meet changing business requirements and improve efficiencies•Created weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for management, executives and Board of Directors•Designed and produced recurring and ad-hoc reports for use in tracking and evaluating operational performance for office administrative staff, sales force and field technicians•Calculated and prepared sales commission reports incorporating varying incentive programs for each division within the organization•Facilitated period-end closing process and reduced days to close by 23%•Completed actual vs budget vs previous year financial analysis and documentation for period-end closings•Audited/reconciled all general ledger accounts and made all required journal entries. Developed strategies and reports to schedule various G/L accounts as required•Hands-on knowledge of A/R and A/P daily transactions, collection processes and vendor compliance requirements. •Led annual budgeting process and periodic budget review•Played a significant role in in-depth user testing and troubleshooting throughout the selection, set-up and installation, implementation and daily use of WennSoft Enterprise Software Solution. Worked with IT and WennSoft Support, as necessary, to resolve programming and intended use issues. Ongoing key super-user and primary “Go-To” for multiple system modules•Prepared and provided schedules and documentation for annual audit and tax preparation; worked with outside auditors and accountants to facilitate these processes•Responsible for payroll processing, on-boarding/off-boarding and other HR responsibilities and required•Maintained corporate records, vendor/client agreements and other legal documents

•Prepared office expense budget; operated office within budgeted guidelines – Decreased expenses by 34%•Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised office support staff (3-5); coordinate office coverage and responsibilities; trained office managers at other office locations•Negotiated, coordinated and managed all major office projects including office build-outs, office moves, etc.•Negotiated and oversaw all maintenance agreements, equipment leases and office and equipment purchases. Built and maintained strong relationships with all vendors•Managed day-to-day office operations•Handled telephone and voicemail administration; hardware and software administration•Planned, coordinated and executed all office related functions (holiday parties, company picnics, staff meetings, etc.)

•Managed company start-up across all areas of the operation•Selected, hired, trained and motivated office staff•Managed Human Resources (Employee Benefits, Payroll); Accounting (A/R, A/P, Financial Statements, Budgeting); Credit/Collections; Order Processing/Shipment/Billing; Purchasing/ Inventory Control; Office Systems; Office Operations; Customer Relations •Selected, negotiated, purchased and implemented all office systems and office technology•Researched, negotiated and administered corporate benefits package•Designed, built and maintained relational database (Access) for customer sales tracking•Coordinated sales efforts with sales representatives and in-house contacts; handled mass mailings and trade show preparation for sales/marketing efforts•Maintained ongoing relationships with corporate licensors; sales representative agencies; warehouse operations; corporate lawyers, accountants and bankers; retail and corporate customers•Handled international importing/exporting of products from manufacturer to end-user

•Researched new hardware solution; worked with outside programmer to design and build customized software solution for Fleet Management Division•Managed divisional accounting and administrative staff (7 people)•Designed and administered office training programs