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• Prepare user requirements and accounting scenario examples as guide for Product and Engineering teams in accounting software development.• Collaborate with Product team on market research to analyze viability and potential success for enhancements of existing product functionality and new products.• Maintain and expand technical knowledge of relevant accounting topics across FASB, IFRS, and GASB standards.• Monitor accounting standard setters to timely identify updates needed to existing product functionality.• Represent the Company publicly through media interviews, byline articles, and presentation of accounting CPE courses at accounting events.• Provide technical accounting expertise for customer support team.

• Develop requirements for product enhancements and updates, and resolve software inconsistencies and bugs in accordance with authoritative guidance. • Implement and document product testing, including test planning, test execution, and test results. • Test new functionality to ensure compliance with authoritative guidance. • Serve as a consultative resource for accounting questions escalated from Implementation, Customer Success, and Sales. • Facilitate and moderate panel discussions and Q&A segments for various webinars and marketing summits with over 1300 attendees.• Serve as subject matter expert on development of lease management and lease administration functionality.• Host and co-produce LeaseQuery’s podcast “Accountant’s Angle.”

• Execute implementation of ASC 842 lease accounting standard and requisite new software with zero findings during annual audit.• Redesign all processes, controls, and balance sheet reconciliations as a result of software and ASC 842 implementation. • Slash occupancy costs by over $1.7 Million through increased efficiencies and restructure of lease accounting and lease audit teams.• Influence company’s senior executive real estate committee by evaluating accounting implications and lease agreement terms for nearly 160 real estate transactions annually.• Review financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of 21 income statement and 22 balance sheet accounts and provide variance explanations.

• Generated the accurate and timely payment of $27 million in rents and other rental items for over 1,000 locations monthly.• Produced reconciliations of occupancy balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP.• Ensured all department-specific internal controls were documented and functioning as designed.• Orchestrated and motivated staff of six direct reports and fostered commitment and support between lease accounting and lease audit teams.• Contributed as liaison for all occupancy issues with the Store/Corporate Planning, Legal, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Lease Audit, Real Estate, and Facilities departments.

• Provided financial accuracy for five business units, marketing department and corporate accounts.• Reconciled balance sheet accounts for each business unit to ensure smooth month-end close.• Managed billing staff to make certain all invoicing was accurate and timely, and all new sales orders were processed within 24 hours of receipt, • Processed credit card payments per customer billing schedules and integrated information into database to relieve Accounts Receivable.• Performed ad hoc reporting for business unit leaders and aided in forecasting revenue and expenses.

• Directed staff of Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology and Administrative departments to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations of company. • Responsible for period-end close of inventory management software and subsequent transfer of data to accounting system via journal entries.• Prepared financial statements and ad hoc reports for Owner/CEO and bank officers.• Facilitated and maintained nationwide customer-centric billing and collections resulting in keeping days outstanding within adequate levels and reducing write offs and billing errors.• Calculated bonuses for employees based on various Key Performance Indicators and Profit Margins.• Created, implemented, and documented internal controls, policies and procedures.

• Recorded and recognized $12 million in annual revenue.• Prepared financial statements on a weekly basis to present to Senior Management for remarks.• Recorded and reconciled income and fees associated with the factoring of invoices.• Processed weekly payroll for 600 salaried and hourly employees and independent contractors, and ensured accurate information transfer from payroll system to accounting system.• Completed year-end payroll tax reporting and issuance of W2s and 1099s.• Maintained all corporate records and ensured good standing with federal, state and local officials.• Managed accounting staff to guarantee timely payment of all invoices.

• Responsible for preparation of financial statements and monthly comparability information for month-end and year-end reconciliation.• Prepared all schedules and financial statements for annual audit resulting in an unqualified opinion.• Orchestrated allocation process of $900,000 annual budget across program, administrative, education and development departments.• Managed and reconciled $7.5 million investment portfolio and annually evaluated spending policy.• Completed semi-monthly payroll and administration of benefits for all staff, including filing of taxes.• Created monthly and as-needed invoices for all receivables, event and non-event related, to ensure accurate and timely collection.• Processed accounts payable and remit payments in timely manner.

• Planned and managed annual development initiatives including: Night of Hope (annual gala) Walk to Defeat ALS®: Kansas City, MO; St. Joseph, MO; Topeka, KS; Manhattan, KS Joe McGuff ALS Golf Classic Chapter 25th Anniversary Yearbook• Created and maintained all event budgets, timelines and collateral materials.• Through corporate and private donations, generated $692,000 in FY04, accounting for 35% of the Chapter’s gross revenue.• Assisted in conception and formation of spring and year-end direct mail solicitation pieces.• Collaborated with the National Office to develop Walk sponsorship opportunities for major corporations such as Home Depot and Honey Baked Hams.• Successfully solicited donations, both cash and in-kind for all events.• Recruited, trained, coordinated and managed over 300 volunteers for all Chapter events.• Worked closely with all donors to ensure proper recognition for all events and Chapter business.