Experience

Power Wellness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Spectra Merchandising International, Inc.

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• A/R & A/P Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2019

  Manage the A/R, A/P and Credit department. Make sure receivable are paid on time and resolve any discrepancies. Financial analysis and cash flow assessment of customers and potential customers. Set up and maintain credit limits and terms for customers. Supervise and mentor accounting staff. Assist the Corporate Vice President with any ad hoc reports or other projects as needed• Resolve collection issues • Maintain A/R & A/P in MAS 90• Analyze Income statements and balance sheets • Month end close processes• Review D&B reports & other credit information • Credit card processing • Work with EDI and .com dept • Work with GM on any shipping issues



Handtmann Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Worked with the Controller of a small machine wholesale company. Assisted in all areas of the accounting department.•A/P processing and payments •Sales tax filings to multiple states •Maintained machine inventory schedule •Month end close processes•Reconciled expense drafts •G/L reconciliations Worked with the Controller of a small machine wholesale company. Assisted in all areas of the accounting department.•A/P processing and payments •Sales tax filings to multiple states •Maintained machine inventory schedule •Month end close processes•Reconciled expense drafts •G/L reconciliations



LEGOLAND Discovery Center

• Finance Manager

  • 2009 - 2010

  Manage all of the finance and accounting functions of this attraction. Implement cost saving strategies and provide forecasting and budget information to upper management.•Ensure financial statements are accurate•File state and village sales and use tax returns •Reconcile ADP payroll reports •Maintain fixed asset accounts•Review month end inventory and resolve any issues• Train and mentor accounting subordinate•Provide daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting information via Excel macro reports



Gallagher

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Financial Reporting

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2009

  Temporary controller of Branch. Transitioned Sagitta accounting software system to roll up into a shared corporate J.D. Edwards environment. Involved in the consolidation of other Gallagher offices and the acquisition of new companies. *Mapped all of the general ledger accounts from Sagitta to J.D. Edwards *Trained staff on Cognos and J.D. Edwards *Performed monthly variance analysis *Designed Excel Pivot tables to analyze financials for accuracy *Implemented Corporate efficiency and cost saving strategies *Improved general ledger reconciliation process

• Supervisor of Financial Reporting

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2007

  Promoted to supervisor position with three subordinates and attended leadership training seminar. Reduced month end close from four days down to two days. *Balance sheet account reconciliations *Maintenance of the general ledger *Researched and resolved month end financial discrepancies *Reviewed Sarbanes Oxley procedures *Participated in the compilation of the annual budget *Worked with internal and external auditors *Attended the yearly Sagitta National Conference for the company’s accounting software

• Senior Accountant

  • Sep 2000 - Aug 2003

  Played a key role during a major upgrade to the Branch’s accounting software system. Created an instruction handbook with supervisor and facilitated training classes for all of the accounting personnel. *Monthly branch close process *Non-trade inter-company reconciliations *Corporate home office reporting requirements *Insurance broker commission payments

• Junior Accountant

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 2000

  *Bank cash deposits *Bank reconciliations *Journal entries *Applying receivables *Premium financing *Company payables *Invoicing *Report distributions *Auto allowance program *Expense reports *Inter-company trade reconciliations