Richard Baker Email & Phone Number

Tennessee, United States

• I manage all facets of accounts payable and receivable functions, including completing journal entries, financial reporting, and providing system training. • I manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and overseeing timely billing and collections in Accounts Receivables. Decreasing the Receivables past due and decreasing the average days to pay bills. • Implemented automated systems to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. I managed changing accounting software to QuickBooks then to Sage. I also managed set up and monitor of the Point of Sale and inventory systems. • I analyze and prepare financial statements, conducting account reconciliations, and acting as a system trainer to enhance staff proficiency. I provided reports to the owners and other management staff. I also provided reports to the offsite CPA. I was directly responsible for completing employee and accounting quarterly and annual audits for the company. • Used my experience of Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to streamline accounting processes as well as inventory and other processes.• I manage all aspects of payroll processing and administration. From gathering employee hours and approving them to performing updates in the payroll system and processing payroll. I also created process improvements for the payroll and hours accrual system. • I insure accurate and timely payroll for the manufacturing plant, the commercial locations, and have also with smaller organizations in the past. I adhere to a strong focus on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

• Assisted the Controller with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed, and temporarily took over some responsibilities of the Controller position during vacancies.• Verified Accounts Payable information, confirmed payment amounts and vendors, ensured accuracy, and temporarily handled payment processing.• Managed Payroll and was responsible for getting the hours completed and make sure that the hours were accurate. Making sure that overtime and early clock ins were monitored. All our pay was direct deposit, so I entered the time and accompany processed and made sure the direct deposits went through.• Managed Accounts Receivable functions until a new hire was onboarded, then oversaw their work. Was able to drive down the Accounts Receivable past due amount by 25%.• Helped oversee inventory and looked for process improvement for inventory waste improvement. • Created new-business programs, providing direction and leadership to other division functions and field sales to implement sales strategies and tactics.• Initiated, led, and directed division new-business proposals, coordinating internal preparation activities through the proposal manager.• Developed marketing plans, business plans, sales strategies, and action plans for identified opportunities, clearly defining objectives, goals, win strategies, schedules, and action assignments.• Provided data for the preparation, update, and control of forecasts covering projected new-business sales, bookings, proposal activity/costs, and investment requirements by customer and program.• Analyzed and defined market growth opportunities within targeted segments. Maintained a served-market analysis outlining the total market, company market share, competitor market share, and available market share by product market.

Louisville, Tennessee

• Analyze and cross check reconciliations matching them to bank balances daily• Analyze any discrepancies between the bank and the client with monetary variances• Reconcile asset reconciliations matching the bank to what the client has recorded• Analyze any discrepancies between the bank and the client with any asset variances• Participate in various programs for client business improvements• Report of any discrepancies of high or low of .0025 basis points to the client daily • Raising any issues to the client and the bank when any issues arise that cannot be corrected in house• Various other reporting to client on completion of reconciliations and various measurements• Member of the Accounting Control Team• Assisted with the integration of a new Accounting System within our Unit

Louisville, Tn

• Manage reporting requirements required to effectively monitor property tax activities• Obtain and prepare information requested by auditors and provide support for Marriott and Property Owners• Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the tax department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, and other department and agencies • Manage multiple projects and be able to provide detailed and concise summaries of information on an ongoing basis• Ensure timely filing of tax payments and tax returns for assigned properties• Assigned Accounting Projects as they came up

Louisville, Tn

• Manage reporting requirements required to effectively monitor and administer audit activities• Obtain and prepare information requested by auditors and provide support for Marriott and Property Owners. Support Tax Audit Department personnel to process information• Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax Department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, and other department and agencies during state and local audits• Manage multiple projects and be able to provide detailed and concise summaries of information on an ongoing basis• Ensure compliance with Marriott International Policies. Create and maintain a positive work environment

Maryville, Tn

• Establish and Monitor Bankruptcy accounts • Coordinate with and assign attorneys in Bankruptcy cases requiring attorney attention• Work with managers and representatives to identify ways to improve process and decrease costs• Research and review court cases, legislation and documents to develop understanding and plan of approach to secure proper interest in the legal process• Coordinate with training to introduce Bankruptcy to new hires within the company • Assist with training and implementation of new training programs • Reconcile payments between Trustee and Customer - System issues had problems on mixing funds• Review tax laws to determine what may be owed and that payment is made when a Bankruptcy Claim valuates Real Property (Property with land or land alone)

Maryville, Tn

• Coordinate refurbishment of mobile homes and real property through contractors• Locate and inspect new contractors for refurbishment work, maintenance work and property holding locations• Maintain land only property per local ordinances until sold• Secure and protect repossessed and foreclosed mobile homes and real property in VMF inventory and resell for maximum recovery• Evaluate loan history (financials) to assist in determining reasonable and successful selling price• Monitor the yearly taxes due on the home and/or property and making sure they are paid timely• Accurately calculate taxes due for both buyer and seller at sale closings• Make routine physical inspections of home/property for evaluation on maximum recovery

Anniston, Alabama Area

• Responsible for all equipment, training and personnel issues of a 34 member platoon• Developed training programs and policies in a learning environment• Responsible for briefing leadership and staff on training and development goals • Coordinated budget analysis for special assignments and routine training• Responsible for presenting action plans to staff and platoon members On review oversight committee for promotions and special recognition

Knoxville, Tennessee

• Conducted training and trouble shooting for over 20 employees• Conducted interviews for all projects and made recommendation for project assignments• Responsible for developing training and incentive programs as well as growth and retention• Responsible for directing and approving voluntary and involuntary repayment programs of defaulted student loans• Reviewed credit history and approved consolidated student loans• Monitored and maintained employee schedules and reviews for a staff of up to 12 administrative professionals and collectors• Responsible for individual as well as group goals and budgets• Reviewed accounts and implemented procedures for bankruptcy and uncollectable accounts Collected on an assigned list of delinquent student loans

Alcoa, Tn

• Certified Police Officer II- Performed all police related duties for the Airport• Aircraft Rescue Firefighter II - Responded to all aircraft and structural fire related calls for the Airport• Emergency Medical IV Technician - Responded to all medical related calls for the Airport• Handled front line customer service issues with traveling public at the McGhee Tyson Airport• Worked extensively with the Airport tenants and vendors along with other Public Service Agencies• Community volunteer as part of Adopt-A-School outreach program• Extensive presentation experience with both children and adult groups

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Administration

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

Business Administration And Management, General