Assistant Controller

Posted on: 2006-05-21

Denise Baldwin 1595 Lakeview Circle ~ Yardley, Pa 19067 ~ 215-493-4764 [email protected] ACCOUNTANT Detail-focused, highly ethical accounting professional with work experience demonstrating consistent achievement of organizational and fiscal objectives and goals. Able to pinpoint discrepancies and errors to prevent unnecessary cost expenditures. Willing to accept responsibilities beyond immediate job duties and take on special projects at management’s request. Proficient in Excel, Word, Peachtree and Quickbooks. Knowledge and skill areas include: ~Financial Statement Preparation ~Accounts Receivable & Payable ~General Ledger Accounting ~Financial Research Projects ~Payroll ~Teamwork & Cooperation ~Bank Reconciliations ~Cash Flow Projections EDUCATION Masters Degree ~ Finance ~ LaSalle University ~ anticipated completion mid-2007 Bachelors Degree ~ History & Human Resources ~ Cabrini College ~ December 1999 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ACCOUNTANT – Matt-Bri, Inc. April 2003 – May 2006 Fully responsible for several core accounting functions including financial statement preparation, handled daily deposits & cash reconciliation, monthly inventory reports, paying state sales taxes, records analysis and error identification. Selected accomplishments:  Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 85 employees using ADP as well as Paychex programs.  Policy development – Played lead role in development of overtime policies which reduced the yearly expense by 65% in the first year and 40% in the following year.  Teamwork & Collaboration – Partnered with the Controller on all accounting functions and projects with emphasis on expense reduction.  Streamlined warranty receivable account which reduced the goodwill and outstanding receivable by 60%.  Supervised staff of 11 employees. OFFICE ASSISTANT – Hamilton Jewelers 2002 – 2003 Performed all sales transactions, operated 12-line switchboard, prepared daily activity reports and deposits & assisted in staff scheduling. ACCOUNTING MANANGER – DeLuca Homes 2001 – 2002 Managed A/P, A/R, Payroll, Human Resources and other financial functions in addition to general management activities. ACCOUNTING MANAGER – Tri-Lite Plastics 2000 – 2001 Implemented and managed annual budget, maintained inventory records, coordinated employee training sessions, oversaw accounts payable and receivable, assisted General Manager in preparation and transmission of monthly financial statements. JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT – Tanning Supplies 1996 – 2000 Implemented new accounting and record control system, trained customers in advances in product, assisted in product buys at dealer shows and served as customer service liaison.