• Responsible for Non-Profit accounting compliance and reporting.• Oversee volunteer staff in proper accounting data entry.

Present Position:Staff AccountantClient Accounting ServicesExperience Includes:Over twenty-five years of diversified accounting background, including: • Assistance with all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations and general ledger review• Assistance with internal and external audit preparation• Non-profit and governmental environment• Job costing in a manufacturing and construction environment• Inventory control• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual work papers and financial statements• Quarterly payroll tax filings• Financial statement compilations• Fixed asset lapse schedule maintenance• Development, documentation and implementation of accounting policies and proceduresPrior Professional Experience:Controller• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, cash flows, job costing analysis and special reports.• Annual budget process with parent company. • Annual review with auditors for tax purposes.• Responsible for overall management of the General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers• Oversee all Human Resources functions and administrative responsibilities for the company’s insurance policies, 401k, procedures and payroll functions.• Oversee Inventory control process and procedures.• Oversee all banking functions.• Oversee accounting personnel.Education:Western Michigan University – Bachelor of Administration in AccountingMember of:• Institute of Management Accountants, QuickBooks Pro AdvisorSoftware Knowledge:Microsoft Office Suite, Dynamic Navision, Vertical Market Software, PeopleSoft, SAP, Peachtree, Accounting CS, QuickBooks, BS&A, Epicor and FX Fixed Asset System.

Instructor in Microsoft Excel, Word and Keyboarding.

Direct the accounting functions for a German owned company. Supervise and oversee financial analysis, audits, and general accounting functions in accordance with GAAP standards. Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance. Responsibilities also include human resources, employee benefits, 401k administration, and backup to the sales coordinator and purchasing manager.KEY RESULTS:• Establish job costing procedures to determine job profitability allowing management to maximize profitability on future jobs.• Development of budget forecasting to assist in tax planning and management performance.• Established specialized subsidiary reporting to international parent company, giving proper financial status for more accurate monetary planning.• Assisted in setting up proper inventory procedures to maximize tax savings.

• General Ledger review for efficiency and compliance.• Provided guidance on proper accounting procedures for tax purposes.• Contracted to establish multiple Limited Liability Corporations. • Established foreign company’s presence for local monetary transactions.

Originally hired as Assistant Controller for the specific purpose of implementing and managing a new accounting software. Was promoted to Controller within a year and assumed the responsibilities of managing the accounting function of the company.KEY RESULTS:• In charge of the implementation of new accounting software, which best served both departmental needs and financial reporting requirements.• Established functional cost centers to assist management in maximizing profitability. • Assisted in setting up proper inventory procedures to maximize tax savings.• Implemented paperless document systems to reduce overhead costs.• Developed accounting procedure manuals to ensure business continuity.

Initially hired as a Staff Accountant and advanced to Accounting Manager. Responsibilities included supervision of the Accounting Department, monthly working papers and financial reporting to our publicly held parent company for SEC reporting compliance. KEY RESULTS:• Assisted in the implementation of PeopleSoft software.• Established accounting procedures for salvaged raw materials that were previously unclaimed.