Michael Griffis Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana

Leader of a team of six within Operational Accounting Provides accurate and timely reporting of cash activity for approximately 45-50 unique accounts across multiple relationships of business. The team processes approximately 60,000 transactions per year totaling about $300 million dollars. Account reconciliation, group audits, Constantly evaluate workflow for possible automations and efficiencies. Changed the perception of Cash Receipt department, which was viewed as mistake prone and unreliable and turned the department into the crown jewel of operational accounting through process improvements, audits and reporting. Implemented new procedures that increased accuracy of premium and claims processing to 99.8%. Added a process of cross-training so each task is backed up resulting in no interruption of service. Implemented a monthly process of G/L cash account reconciliation process for six blocks of business. Nominated for superior customer service award in first year of employment.

Indianapolis, Indiana

I had the opportunity to learn about accounting abroad. Supported the company in reporting financial results, strategic planning and partnering with the offices overseas with their finances. Overall financial responsibility for five companies which included Monthly Close, Financial Analysis; Analyze cost variances; Payroll; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory; Annual property tax filing, sales and use tax filing, Daily cash management; bank reconciliation, International relations with Thailand, China & Hong Kong; I was the first in the role to implement a budget and was an integral part of cutting expenses nearly in half over a two-year period. I saved the company about $50 thousand in annual expense by reducing professional accounting fees. I was the first in the role to establish accountability in the overseas offices with their expenses and reviewed monthly expenditures to be sure they were within plan. I changed the way the company tracked inventory with the retail stores which resulted in more accurate counts and a more accurate gross margin for each location.

Led team of five in accounting department. Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, Daily cash management, Managed Payroll and IT functions I helped the company use their financial software to their full potential. My main focus was on their balance sheet and inventory. I initiated a company-wide initiative to take inventory at each location as I viewed the company as one with assets all tied up in inventory they would not turn over fast enough.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Manager of a team of five in supplying accounting, payroll. HR and IT services to the company. Served on the Board of Directors and was a key member of the strategic planning team. I was the first in the role to establish a budget and forecast and company guidebook. Completed monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and financial analysis. I had daily contact with the bank and was responsible for cash management. I also handled all HR functions, including payroll, and payroll tax.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Ensured accurate and timely payments to vendors based upon agreed prices on purchaseorders. I also tracked and sought out credits on returned merchandise. I completed themonthly bank reconciliation and posted required journal entries. Timely filed sales and usetax returns. “Employee of the year” for 1998 and 1999

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Ensured accurate and timely payments to vendors based upon agreed prices on purchaseorders. I also tracked and sought out credits on returned merchandise. Managed fixed assets, inventory and monthly depreciation. Annual property tax filing.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Led a staff of five people responsible for the timely and accurate weekly payment to contractors who shipped packages on the ground. The payments were calculated using complex excel spreadsheets that took into account number of shipments, weight, number of stops and delivery locations as a basis for payment. Carried out reconciliation of accounts held by drivers such as escrow, claims, loans and maintenance. I was responsible for training new personnel and co-workers in the settlement department. Developed procedures for automated reconciliation of accounts and settlementI was responsible for the accurate Coding & processing invoices for payment for headquarters and 88 domestic locations. This required a great deal of organization as the invoices need approval from the each ALC manager. Completed monthly accrual of payables for monthly close. Partnered with all managers in working on projects and approval of invoices.

Bs, Accounting

B.S, Accounting Accounting-Continuing Education

Diploma, Math, Business, English, Music