Director of Finance And Human Resources

• Mar 2023 - Present

Controller and HR Manager

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2023

Accounting and Administration Manager

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2018

Staff Accountant

• May 2009 - Nov 2016

• Responsible for month end closing procedures including general journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules. Assist in budget planning, monitoring of appropriated funds, and GAAP financial statements. Track progress and expenses for Capital Asset projects. Maintain Investment program schedule and record accruals. Complete ad hoc financial reports in a timely manner and present to executive management. • Prepare supporting documents and schedules for yearly financial… Show more • Responsible for month end closing procedures including general journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules. Assist in budget planning, monitoring of appropriated funds, and GAAP financial statements. Track progress and expenses for Capital Asset projects. Maintain Investment program schedule and record accruals. Complete ad hoc financial reports in a timely manner and present to executive management. • Prepare supporting documents and schedules for yearly financial audit. Document internal controls and policies. Provide budget and yearly variance analysis to auditors for use in financial statements. • Responsible for all Accounts Payable and Receivable, including Maritime operating lease agreement and Development Finance bond service fees. Evaluate contracts for compliance, monitoring budgets, and verifying deliverables. Developed new processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Data collection and analysis for multiple projects, the largest being the Cleveland Liner Service with a $10M budget. Oversee all facets of the financial data collection and report findings to Management. • Complete payroll and provide benefit administration duties including PERS retirement filings, managing employer HSA program, unemployment filings, workers compensation filings, maintain employee files and develop employee policies and procedures. • Formulate and implement Records Management policies and procedures. Continue management and compliance of policies and responded to public records requests. • Established and documented new HR Policies and Procedures. Revised Employee Handbook. Show less • Responsible for month end closing procedures including general journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules. Assist in budget planning, monitoring of appropriated funds, and GAAP financial statements. Track progress and expenses for Capital Asset projects. Maintain Investment program schedule and record accruals. Complete ad hoc financial reports in a timely manner and present to executive management. • Prepare supporting documents and schedules for yearly financial… Show more • Responsible for month end closing procedures including general journal entries, reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules. Assist in budget planning, monitoring of appropriated funds, and GAAP financial statements. Track progress and expenses for Capital Asset projects. Maintain Investment program schedule and record accruals. Complete ad hoc financial reports in a timely manner and present to executive management. • Prepare supporting documents and schedules for yearly financial audit. Document internal controls and policies. Provide budget and yearly variance analysis to auditors for use in financial statements. • Responsible for all Accounts Payable and Receivable, including Maritime operating lease agreement and Development Finance bond service fees. Evaluate contracts for compliance, monitoring budgets, and verifying deliverables. Developed new processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. • Data collection and analysis for multiple projects, the largest being the Cleveland Liner Service with a $10M budget. Oversee all facets of the financial data collection and report findings to Management. • Complete payroll and provide benefit administration duties including PERS retirement filings, managing employer HSA program, unemployment filings, workers compensation filings, maintain employee files and develop employee policies and procedures. • Formulate and implement Records Management policies and procedures. Continue management and compliance of policies and responded to public records requests. • Established and documented new HR Policies and Procedures. Revised Employee Handbook. Show less

Staff Accountant

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2009

• Completed month end closing procedures including reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules, state sales tax reporting, accruals, and general ledger postings • Prepared year end audit supporting documentation and documented internal control policies • Responsible for maintaining daily sales reports to provide useful financial information to management • Monitored the accounts receivable collections to ensure proper reporting of cash and the accounts payable disbursements to… Show more • Completed month end closing procedures including reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules, state sales tax reporting, accruals, and general ledger postings • Prepared year end audit supporting documentation and documented internal control policies • Responsible for maintaining daily sales reports to provide useful financial information to management • Monitored the accounts receivable collections to ensure proper reporting of cash and the accounts payable disbursements to project cash flow activities • Reconciled daily check deposits, credit card transactions, and balanced monthly bank statements • Assisted in the conversion of new ERP system, Epicor, verifying all balance sheet accounts were reconciled Show less • Completed month end closing procedures including reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules, state sales tax reporting, accruals, and general ledger postings • Prepared year end audit supporting documentation and documented internal control policies • Responsible for maintaining daily sales reports to provide useful financial information to management • Monitored the accounts receivable collections to ensure proper reporting of cash and the accounts payable disbursements to… Show more • Completed month end closing procedures including reconciliation of accounts and supporting schedules, state sales tax reporting, accruals, and general ledger postings • Prepared year end audit supporting documentation and documented internal control policies • Responsible for maintaining daily sales reports to provide useful financial information to management • Monitored the accounts receivable collections to ensure proper reporting of cash and the accounts payable disbursements to project cash flow activities • Reconciled daily check deposits, credit card transactions, and balanced monthly bank statements • Assisted in the conversion of new ERP system, Epicor, verifying all balance sheet accounts were reconciled Show less

Bookkeeper

• Oct 2004 - Oct 2007

• Provided bank reconciliation and bookkeeping services including general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable • Implemented the transition from utilizing paper to a fully integrated computer accounting system to increase accuracy and efficiency • Assisted in preparation of supporting schedules for audit conducted by State of Ohio • Researched and developed library data, including information used by the 2006 Ohio Law Library Task Force created in the 2006-2007… Show more • Provided bank reconciliation and bookkeeping services including general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable • Implemented the transition from utilizing paper to a fully integrated computer accounting system to increase accuracy and efficiency • Assisted in preparation of supporting schedules for audit conducted by State of Ohio • Researched and developed library data, including information used by the 2006 Ohio Law Library Task Force created in the 2006-2007 biennial budget for the State of Ohio • Provided legal and tax research to attorneys, government officials, CPAs, and the general public • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks Show less • Provided bank reconciliation and bookkeeping services including general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable • Implemented the transition from utilizing paper to a fully integrated computer accounting system to increase accuracy and efficiency • Assisted in preparation of supporting schedules for audit conducted by State of Ohio • Researched and developed library data, including information used by the 2006 Ohio Law Library Task Force created in the 2006-2007… Show more • Provided bank reconciliation and bookkeeping services including general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable • Implemented the transition from utilizing paper to a fully integrated computer accounting system to increase accuracy and efficiency • Assisted in preparation of supporting schedules for audit conducted by State of Ohio • Researched and developed library data, including information used by the 2006 Ohio Law Library Task Force created in the 2006-2007 biennial budget for the State of Ohio • Provided legal and tax research to attorneys, government officials, CPAs, and the general public • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks Show less