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Waukesha, Wi

Partner in conducting all accounting functions, to include journal entries, balancing multiple general ledger accounts, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation and monthly reporting. Implement and maintain accounting procedures, resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities, and maintain financial databases.• Manage month-end close for project billings to project owners in accordance with GAAP.• Track accounts receivable for invoices billed the previous month, verify tax calculations, and process vendor invoices in accordance with contractual terms.• Create and process special account checks for various expenditures; reconcile A/R aging report against balance sheet and general ledger to ensure accurate recordings.• Reconcile fuel costs with the fuel statement; identified a cost savings program that lowered fuel expenditures by over 10%. • Process and generate weekly payroll for 110 field staff according to union contract terms.• Authenticate expenses for employee reimbursements; conduct periodic audits for document compliance.• Create a variety of documents to include A/R reports, ad hoc reports, spreadsheets and financial reports.• Ensure that all financial-related aspects are accurate and accounted for to streamline operational flow.• Advise staff in the handling of non-routine reporting transactions; work with staff and departments to devise solutions and procedures in handling various accounting-related scenarios.• Designed/implemented a process to increase billing turnover; increased cash flow in the division by 2-fold. • Resolved variances between actual budget and subcontractor requests for payment which resulted in a positive cash flow and the ability to close projects according to contractual terms.

Brookfield, Wi

Provided all aspects of financial accounting and administrative support.• Drove the opening of postage permits and reconciled permit balances to the daily shipping summary.• Verified USPS shipping permits were paid for and on file prior to releasing shipments to end users.• Weighed catalogs and confirmed accuracy with on-site postal station personnel.• Coordinated receipt of permit payments for co-mail participants which eliminated late shipments to recipients and subsequent loss of revenue.

Vallejo, Ca

Managed and drove all aspects of HR functions for the company, to include performance management, budgeting, hiring and administrative management, payroll, workforce planning, benefits/compensation, employee engagement and employment practices.• Led and developed HR strategies consistent with company strategy and objectives; aligned HR strategy and goals with business priorities to drive results.• Partnered with the executive leadership in the creation, facilitation and support of all strategic HR decisions, to include the development or revision of policies, procedures and internal controls.• Managed the interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new hires; updated employee records and maintained the highest level of confidentiality.• Administered all benefit programs for a staff of 150; processed worker’s compensation claims, and prepared and submitted EEO statistical reports.• Engaged staff at all levels; worked as a resource for advice and counsel regarding HR and organizational development.• Responded to unemployment inquiries and testified at unemployment hearings.• Verified time cards and processed payroll on a bi-weekly basis. • Successfully recovered all funds from 100% of disputed unemployment claims, including one case that resulted in the recovery of over $30K.• Created and implemented methodology to establish full compliance with state and federal employment regulations and compiled information needed to obtain the maximum 3-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.

Master'S Degree, Accounting And Financial Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Minor: Business Administration