career objective                              

detail-oriented accounting and operations manager eager to contribute sharp analytical skills and depth of knowledge towards supporting the employer in optimizing performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive accounting and operational management experience, with expertise in budget preparation and management, financial administration, contract negotiation and enforcement, and human resources

ø  extensive background in governmental and private sector accounting, including  revenue accounting, accounts payable and receivable, employee payroll, account reconciliations, financial reporting, journal entries, fixed asset inventory, and year-end closing procedures

ø  balance general ledger accounts and compile and produce detailed financials instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing operational performance

ø  solid record of building, training, and leading top-performing support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  strong practical and academic knowledge of fixed price, cost reimbursable, land, and labor contracts

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization, and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

 

~ key achievements ~

• expertly performed a broad range of accounting functions, including managing account and fund reconciliation for capital projects and enterprise funds, in support of the jefferson county treasurer s office
• accurately processed payroll in addition to executing all accounting duties for st. lawrence zinc
• as accounting supervisor for the arkansas bioscience institute, prepared and administered annual $3.5+m budget, tracked spending and compliance for more than 20 state and federal grants, and maintained detailed financial records
• successfully facilitated communications between accounting department and principal investigators at the arkansas biosciences institute, resulting in improved issue resolution and greater awareness of state fund guidelines
• designed and implemented electronic systems to manage critical events parking data for arkansas state university; additionally tracked athletic support club contributions and served as liaison for the asu foundation and the athletic finance control department
• as operations director for  smart corporation, managed multi-state territory with 33 representatives responsible for generating more than $1m annually in release of medical information contracts; named operations manager of the year
• cut smart corporation employee turnover rate from 89% to 30% by strategically redefining job descriptions and adjusting recruitment tactics
• drove all aspects of office operations for gallant equipment company; in addition to managing all accounting procedures, ensured compliance with all government guidelines and requirements for this licensed general contractor

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, access) ~ word perfect ~ quickbooks ~banner ~ frs ~ logician ~ new world ~ adp software

 

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professional experience                

jefferson county treasurer s office, watertown, ny                                                                   2008 c 2009

accountant

 

st. lawrence zinc, llc, gouverneur, ny                                                                         2006 c 2008

staff accountant

 

arkansas state university, jonesboro, ar                                                                                  2002 c 2006

accounting supervisor i c arkansas bioscience institute (2004 c 2006)

administrative assistant (2002 c 2004)

 

smart corporation (ga), jonesboro, ar                                                                                     1990 c 2002

operations director

 

gallant equipment company, jonesboro, ar                                                                             1986 c 2001

office manager

education                                           

arkansas state university, jonesboro, ar

master of business administration                                                                                           2004

bachelor of science in accounting                                                                                          2005

bachelor of science in business administration                                                                      1987