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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Woodbury, Minnesota

Oversee financial performance and planning. Oversee the development and implementation of purchasing strategies and the optimization of the organizations purchasing system. Coordinate the financial aspects of strategic and capital plans, committing to the requirement of excellence and continuous improvement. Identify and develop key financial and business metrics and recommend appropriate action. Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting that support organizational priorities and strategies. Oversee preparation, analysis, and coordination of monthly financial statements. Oversee accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger processes. Oversee and review audits, the budgeting process and review forecasts and variances to provide financial insight. Oversee the procurement department and associated processes.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Lead and coordinate month-end consolidations, with proficiency in reconciliations and adjustments. Responsible for processing all journal entries, reversing entries and monthly accruals. Prepare financial statements and budget analysis for executive team on a monthly basis. Assist Controller in year-end audit and additional audits as required. Prepare and file payroll, sales and corporate taxes. Coordinate accounting data from multiple locations, supervising and assisting in daily work flow including Payroll, AP, AR and cash receipts. Manage transactions for multiple business entities.

Minneapolis, Mn

Coordinate month-end consolidations, with proficiency in reconciliations and adjustments. Assist Controller in year-end audit and additional audits as required. Prepare financial statements and variance analysis for executive team on a monthly basis. Process sales and use tax return, payroll, and expense reports as needed. Responsible for processing journal entries, reversing entries and monthly accruals. Manage transactions for multiple business entities.

Minneapolis, Mn

Code and enter accounts payable invoices to proper general ledger accounts. Process accounts payable checks weekly. Process customer invoices on a daily basis. Deposit checks electronically and apply payments to customer accounts daily. Process weekly payroll as needed. Verify and enter transactions in the general ledger. Reconcile cash and general ledger accounts as assigned by the Controller. Assist in the year end audit.

Burnsville, Mn

Coached gymnastics to all ages and skill levels. Designed, developed, and implemented comprehensive training programs, curriculum, and assessments for staff and gymnasts of all gymnastics levels. Facilitated effective verbal and written communication with parents, co-workers, and external gymnastics professionals. Designed and implemented marketing strategies to increase enrollment, including website design and special event planning. Integrated financial record keeping and billing procedures to achieve higher financial accuracy.

St. Paul, Mn

Plan and design graphics and layouts to adhere to client’s vision. Develop and maintain websites to ensure both optimization and functionality to meet needs of clients. Code webpages using CSS, HTML, and various web builder software applications.

St. Paul, Mn

Worked directly with bridal customers and their families, providing an expert level of customized service to suit the individual’s needs and expectations. Consulted and counseled brides regarding the most up-to-date wedding dress trends, styles and purchases. Achieved recognition for sales levels and high customer satisfaction. Entered new customers into the computer database system to track inventory and marketing trends.

Coached gymnastics to all ages and skill levels. Communicated with parents effectively. Assisted with enrollment, marketing, and website design.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, Communications & Journalism