Experience

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  Atlas powder company

  Aug 1979 - Jul 1981

  Accounting supervisor|staff accountant|tax accountant

  • Managed the accounting function for all company subsidiaries, including monthly financial preparation and reporting to corporate office. • Performed monthly reconciliations and processed all general ledger transactions while acting as liaison for all regional offices and plants. • Prepared/filed property tax returns for all regional offices.

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  Cooper mining & construction

  Aug 1981 - Mar 1983

  Accounting supervisor

  • Managed the accounting function including processing of all general ledger transactions, accounts receivable and payables functions and month-end close.

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  Texas oil & gas

  Mar 1983 - Jan 1986

  Land administration supervisor/internal auditor

  • Implemented/managed royalty payment system for oil & gas leases; performed internal audits for corporate, regional and field offices.

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  Computer associates (formerly uccel corporation)

  Jan 1986 - Feb 1989

  Client service manager/accounting & financial services manager

  • Performed evaluations of accounting, financial and visual information systems to determine software solutions for potential new clients. • Developed marketing/pricing strategies and provided ongoing account service and support. • Managed accounting function for regional office (banking software division) including financial statement preparation and accounts receivable management. • Maintained the integrity of the client database and served as liaison for corporate, divisional and field personnel. Show less

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  Bickel & brewer

  Feb 1989 - May 1992

  Administrator

  • Supervised staff in the areas of accounting, human resources and facilities management; • Managed the accounting department through all phases of accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, processing of accounts payable, collection of accounts receivable, cash management, month-end close and production of financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards and payroll processing;• Implemented an automated GL system, established lines of credit with local banks and coordinated design and relocation of 4 offices; • Developed/documented standard office operating procedures as well as designed compensation program for non-legal personnel. Show less

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  Foxmeyer health

  May 1992 - Jun 1996

  Brand product manager/investment buying manager

  • Analyzed the effectiveness and profitability of branded marketing programs. • Developed and executed product introductions, tracked product profitability and solicited supplier funding for trade shows, catalogs and national sales meetings.

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  Taylor marketing & fitness

  Jun 1996 - Aug 1998

  Consultant

  • Designed programs to maximize productivity, competitive positioning and bottom-line results for entrepreneurs marketing an educational broadcast network. • Provided consulting services for clients seeking to maximize and achieve fitness and nutrition goals.

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  The point group

  Aug 1998 - Nov 2015

  Controller

  • Managed the accounting department through all phases of accounting from journal entries through production of financial statements in compliance with GAAP standards;• Prepared timely monthly account reconciliations resulting in improved accuracy of account balances;• Developed monthly revenue forecasts and annual budgets analyzing comparisons to actual results and explaining variances; • Maximized cash flow through client-specific billing procedures increasing invoice production, consistent collections and timely month-end close;• Reduced the month-end close process by 5 business days resulting in more timely production of financial statements and more effective decision making by management;• Provided monitoring of accounts receivable reducing 60+ days past due by 20% and minimizing year-end write-offs to less than 1% of total receivables;• Prepared monthly sales tax, payroll and 401K reporting in compliance with reporting deadlines;• Conducted ongoing reviews of internal operating systems to enhance productivity, accuracy and efficiencies throughout all phases of operations;• Integrated accounting systems and billing from five acquisitions, resulting in seamless transition for new clients and efficient consolidation of financial information;• Created standardization of company policies and procedures with emphasis on client service and support;• Developed/conducted task-specific training programs for account service and accounting personnel to streamline and maximize operation efficiencies;• Created an annual review process of vendors to analyze costs and service efficiencies resulting in annual cost savings of 10 – 15%;• Reduced liability risk exposure through establishing strict guidelines and enforcement of purchase order policies when incurring expenditures with outside vendors on behalf of clients;• Improved the integrity of accounting and client data bases by performing quarterly review and updates of pertinent data. Show less

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  Taylor & associates

  Nov 2015 - now

  Consultant

  • Provide accounting services for small business owners including management of accounts payable, receivables collections, cash management, journal entries and reconciliation of balance sheet and liability accounts;• Maximize office set-up and file organization that results in efficient functioning and ease of operation for timely management of transactions, production of financial statements and organization of tax records;• Train clients in the basic functions of MS Excel to supplement data gathering and analysis that assist in effective decision making. Show less

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  Hck2 partners

  Nov 2016 - now

  Executive vice president finance

  As an accounting professional my areas of expertise include the following:Financial Reporting | Accounts Payable Management | Policies & Procedures |Budgeting | Accounts Receivable Collection | Internal Controls | Forecasting | GAAP Compliance | Cash Management | Financial Analysis | Account Reconciliations | Client Profitability |401K Reporting | Sales Tax Reporting | Month-end/Year-end CloseProgress Billing | Contract Billing | Hourly Billing | Risk ManagementTechnical experience includes: MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, ADP Payroll, Clients & Profits Project Management Software Show less