Accounting Supervisor

Posted on: 2007-02-23

WORK EXPERIENCE: TN Department of Children’s Services, Memphis, TN 10/2005 to 02/2007 Accounting Supervisor Provided leadership, planning, auditing, training and organizational support within the Fiscal Unit. Supervised the accounting functions, overseeing the timely processing, coding, reconciling, and tracking of all financial data. Facilitated the 1099 processes. Reconciled the Fiscal bank account. Assisted the Fiscal Director in daily accounting functions including establishing/tracking contracts, maintaining budgets, and managerial reporting. Acted as the Fiscal Director’s backup. (Supervisor's Name: A. Colvin) Memphis/Shelby County CSA, Memphis, TN 12/2000 – 10/2005 NOTE: Position transitioned from Memphis/Shelby County CSA to TN Department of Children’s Services Administrative Specialist (05/2005 – 10/2005) Managed the accounts payable and payroll systems, providing ongoing review of processes to insure accuracy. Developed accounting policies and procedures. Tracked employee benefits. Provided training, as needed. Assisted the Fiscal Director in daily accounting functions including contracts, budgeting, reporting, journal entry preparation, and with special projects. Acted as the Fiscal Director’s backup. Payroll Specialist (05/2001 - 04/2005) Ensured timely and accurate preparation of all Agency payroll operations. Prepared all federal and state payroll tax reports, including quarterly and year-end returns. Maintained all payroll records, reports, computations and audits, including periodic internal audit tests. Interfaced routinely with Human Resources on employee benefits issues (deductions, retirement payments, COBRA, etc.). Provided periodic analysis of payroll and disbursement records to ensure that adjustments were in accord with management's criteria. Processed annual W-2 forms, ensuring the accuracy of the information gathered. Payables Specialist (12/2000 - 04/2001) Temp-to-Hire Position: Reviewed accounts payable documents for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness of fiscal coding and conformance to policy. Analyzed and resolved vendor inquiries. Educated staff regarding Accounts Payable and travel policies and procedures. Reviewed statistical reports to monitor activities, anticipate problems and ensure accurate recording of transactions. Performed account reconciliations. Processed local bank account reimbursements. Assisted with annual audit process; recording journal entries. Ensured accuracy of information gathered for the processing of annual tax filings, such as IRS forms 1096 and 1099. Suddath Van Lines, Jacksonville, FL 01/2000 - 3/2000 Accounts Payable Associate Temp-to Hire Position: Managed high volume of accounts payable invoices, including expense reports, coding and 1099s. Reconciled bank statements (company comprised of over 40 branches). Interacted with Creditors handling inquiries and resolving any disputes. (Supervisor's Name: Sandy Kovir, Supervisor's Phone: 904-390-7100) Homeside Lending, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 12/1998 - 9/1999 Payroll Analyst Temp-to-Hire Position: Performed all phases of the bi-weekly ADP Payroll process for a large (3,000+ employees) multi-state, multi-national organization. Assisted management with special projects and writing policies and procedures for various duties. Generated various reports for distribution to appropriate internal personnel and State Agencies. (Supervisor's Name: Paul Fleury, Supervisor's Phone: 904-281-3000) Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 01/1998 - 12/1998 General Ledger Accounting Associate Temp-to-Hire Position: Reconciled the Principal and Inter-Company Cash Accounts. Created, maintained, and updated sales and use tax spreadsheets; remitted taxes. Served as the backup to the travel agent, handling corporate level travel arrangements. (Supervisor's Name: Matthew Sherburne, Supervisor's Phone: 904-783-5000) Barnett Bank, Jacksonville, FL 02/1997 - 10/1997 Research and Adjustments Accounting Associate Researched, analyzed, and adjusted customer account data. Interfaced with Federal Reserve Banks, and other financial institutions in the recovery process. Met and/or exceeded my daily productivity quota. (Supervisor's Name: Fredericka Brown, Supervisor's Phone: 904-464-1285) Friant and Associates, San Leandro, CA 3/1996 - 12/1996 Project Manager Assistant/Purchasing Agent Assisted the Project Manager in preparing job specification estimates. Ordered and purchased products. Resolved all shipping and damaged freight claims issues. (Supervisor's Name: Yvette Strope, Supervisor's Phone: 510-317-1360) Moore West Federal Credit Union, San Leandro, CA 06/1992 - 1/1996 Member Service Representative Serviced members’ accounts, providing a range of financial transactions. Maintained in-house Visa system. Managed all collection matters, interfacing with the courts. Acted as a back-up for other departments, as needed. (Supervisor's Name: Fran Muhaw, Supervisor's Phone: 510-352-9090) California Built-In Supply Company, Oakland, CA 10/1988 - 5/1992 Bookkeeper/Office Assistant Managed A/R, A/P, billing, and month-end closing. Provided job specification estimates for prospective clients. Trained new hires. (Supervisor's Name: Judith Goldman, Supervisor’s Phone: 510-632-0543) Kaiperm Federal Credit Union, Oakland, CA 6/1983 - 3/1986 Member Service Rep/Loan Officer/Processor Processed all types of consumer loans. Serviced members’ accounts, providing a range of financial transactions. Researched financial status, established credit limits and repayment schedules. Trained new hires. Reconciled the general ledger. Handled all collection matters, interfacing with the courts. Acted as a back-up for other departments, as needed. (Supervisor's Name: Sheryl Bomberry, Supervisor's Phone: 510-987-2130) EDUCATION University Of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, 85034 US BSB/Accounting Degree. Graduated with Honors - 9/2004; GPA: 3.90 Laney College, Oakland, California, 94606 US Associate in Arts Degrees. General Curriculum and Social Studies. Graduated with Honors - 7/2002 ; GPA: 3.72 JOB-RELATED SKILLS Windows 95, 98, XP • Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Word Perfect • Lotus 1-2-3 • Internet Explorer • ADP HRizon • Ami Pro • MS Works • Outlook • Cougar Mountain • 10 Key by Touch