Streamline accounting proceduresImprove financial reportingManage cashManage relationship with external auditors and tax professionalsImprove corporate reporting package

•Create individualized lesson plans and teach three grade levels each school year. Select curriculum to compliment each child's learning style.•Provide a well-rounded learning program including various tyles of physical education, training in dance and drama skills, and religious instruction.•Mentor other home-educators.•Active volunteer in non-profit organizations including local treasurer and a state officer position.

Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end closings (accrual basis). Prepare bank reconciliations and process payroll. Worked with CFO and President to improve and document procedures for this fast growing, dynamic manufacturing company.

•Recommended changes in the Self-Insured Workers Compensation Program that saved the company at least $250,000 annually by correcting the classification of employee's hours worked. Researched the state regulations and developed "Basic Guidelines for Worker's Compensation Classifications" to ensure consistency in future reporting by the company and its subsidiaries.•Participated in the Circulation Retention Project and reduced raw material costs by $300,000 annually by eliminating 23% of waste in the circulation department. Praised by senior management for creating standard costs to be used in the analysis of raw material costs for each copy of the paper. This analysis helped management improve profitability by better understanding and calculating paper and ink cost.•Saved significant annual audit fees by performing and coordinating audit work for the external auditors in areas of financial and EDP audits, inventory, subsidiary audits, and benefit plans.•Followed up on management letter responses and ensured timely receipt of audit reports. Approved external auditor billings and budgeted their fees.•Created and maintained a three year "Strategic Audit Plan" which included non-recurring audit projects ranked by risk and value added.•Designed and implemented audit programs for financial and operational audits of the parent company and its subsidiaries. Audit programs included specific objectives, scope and materiality. Also, evaluated and documented internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.•Communicated audit results and discussed significant findings and recommendations with senior management. Prepared audit reports that clearly indicated the objectives and findings.•Supervised the Corporate Accountant. Trained other Finance department staff to assist in audits and special projects assigned to the Internal Audit department.

Organized audit workpapers and general files. Performed financial audits, and drafted audit reports and financial statements. Prepared individual and corporate income tax returns.

•Proposed and implemented streamlined audit procedures saving the company thousands of dollars in audit fees. •Frequently completed audits under budget. Worked directly under the supervision of the outside public accounting firm in planning and performing financial audits of the parent company and subsidiaries. Performed various compliance audits as needed.•Revised internal audit programs, set budgets, scheduled audits and performed test work. Drafted financial statements, audit reports and management letter comments.•Supervised and reviewed the work of the Internal Audit staff and the Quality Control specialist.

•Performed audits of credit unions, school districts, municipalities, water districts and banks