Danielle Cole

Experience

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  Sears, Roebuck and Co

  Aug 1998 - Jul 1999

  Auditor

  Interacted with business units in order to gain access to and understand client information and operating procedures.Performed inventory observations and documented/evaluated procedures and results.Recommended improvements in operations and internal controls to business units.Prepared and distributed reporting based on audit findings.

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  Inmar

  Aug 1999 - Aug 2012

  Handle a broad scope of internal processes encompassing the daily management of billings, collections, reconciliation, general ledger and month-end closings with a main focus on accounts receivable functions.Reconcile cash receipts for 5 separate entities exceeding $3 million monthly.Review and approve approx 1000 client billings per month.Train, develop and supervise staff members in areas of procedures, client relations and system operations.Prepare monthly revenue recognition and accrual journal entries for 3 separate entities.Weekly, monthly and adhoc reporting which includes revenue recognition schedules, bad debt analysis and aging reports. Liaise with client services, sales, legal, and operations departments. Analyze and coordinate with business units to research and resolve revenue and DSO variances.Responsible for designing and implementing accounts receivable procedures to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Show less Coordinated and executed month end close.Prepared financial journal entries.Recorded and maintained fixed asset information for over 30 warehouse locations.Prepared and maintained bank reconciliations.Reconciled over 70 general ledger accounts.Indentified, researched and reported expense and revenue variances.Processed all freight bills and determine appropriate account coding or billback status for shipments coming into our warehouses from manufacturers and retailers - approx 75 freight bills weekly.Reviewed and approved Accounts Payable/warehouse coding/reasonableness for over 2000 invoices monthly. Show less

  • Accounts Receivable Supervisor

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

  • Internal Auditor

    Aug 1999 - Jan 2000
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  Southside United Health Center

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2014

  Chief Financial Officer

  Southside United Health Center's mission is to improve health outcomes and overall wellness of residents living in southeast Winston Salem and Forsyth county by providing high-quality, affordable, culturally competent comprehensive health care services and health education to all. Major responsibilities include:• Oversee financial policies and procedures for the accurate and consistent recording and reporting of all financial matters including budgeting, external financial reporting, internal financial reporting, restricted grant analysis, capital funds tracking, project cost accounting, project and operational performance analysis, periodic reports to the Board of Directors, internal cost studies, and grant applications.• Work with the CEO on the strategic vision. • Participate in developing new business. • Provide the Board with an operating budget. • Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all A-133 audit issues are resolved, and all 403(b) compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal, state and other required supplementary schedules and information.• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings.• Monitor banking activities of the organization.• Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.• Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders and pension plan requirements, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.• Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets. Show less

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  Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - now

  Chief Financial Officer

  Responsible for preparing clinic financial statements and internal accounting policies and procedures, including the general ledger, patient accounts, financial reporting, capital and operating budgets, and cash management. Responsible for managing the billing department in conjunction with the Finance Department.• Oversees and manages all aspects of the billing department.• Directs all general accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, annual financial audits, monthly financial statement preparation, and monthly variance analysis and accounts payable functions.• Directs all statistical analysis and reporting including monthly operating and medical management statistics.• Formulates financial planning activities including annual operating budget preparation and rate development. • Oversees patient and general accounting and cash management functions. Works closely with outside accounting firm regarding annual audits and tax filings. • Oversees monthly reconciliation of bank statements. • Manages reimbursement, accounts payable, claims processing and cashiering.• Analyzes expenditures, develops financing strategies and ensures appropriate income/cash flow.• Manages cost reporting, billing and collection procedures• Works with the IT Department on financial computer operations and conversions. • Manages cash management functions.• Authorizes and directs financial support for risk management functions.• Manages departmental performance and complies with fiscal governmental reporting requirements, including tax reports. • Supervises and manages Billing and Finance department.• Selects, trains, orients and managing departmental personnel. Recommends merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.• Assists the Chief Executive Office, Medical Director(s) and Senior Management Team Members with special projects. Show less