jessica claire 100 montgomery st 10th floor 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom summary highly skilled controller expertise guiding organizational growth robust financial strategies management accomplished recognizing operational inefficiencies risks improving internal controls standards procedures twentyyear background growing organizations including professional service entities skills internal controls development monthend yearend closings financial strategy management us gaap proficiency executive leadership advisement profit loss management management accounting financial forecasting balance sheet management payment disbursement corporate strategic planning financial document review general ledger accounting public accounting microsoft office teambuilding payroll policies procedures managing commission structures interpersonal written communication billing daily payroll activities experience consultant 112021 current fotheringill wade llc lafayette co helped current administration get citys books records order allow auditors begin twoyear audit suggested policies procedures maintain integrity efficiency verified general ledger balances reconciliations tracing across governmental funds researched analyzed operations ascertain detailed client needs coordinated appropriate departmental staff members assign proper procedures project implementation strategic aim broadened improvement initiatives troubleshooting problems recommending corrective actions documented research findings prepared polished reports highlighting results potential improvement strategies reviewed diverse organizational problems assess concerns workflows communication cost controls evaluated internal systems prepared training initiatives mitigate ongoing problems assessed employees onsite observation interviews determine strengths weaknesses work performance methods team functions controller 042018 112021 4over phoenix az oversaw accounting personnel receivables payables collections cash management 401k maintained payroll entities thirdparty processor prepared internal financial statements implemented policies procedures maintain tighten internal controls procured monthly manufacturing rebates maintained facilitated investment strategies revamped sales tax process reporting compliance client management received adjustment sales tax audit previous threeyear period reported directly president provided numerous financial analytics reports management weekly monthly quarterly annual basis provided monthly general ledger closing annual general ledger closing worked outside cpa firm facilitate year end reporting tax returns reviewed account reconciliations journal entries resolved discrepancies maintain record account accuracy oversaw monthend closing process prepared financial statements managed advanced reconciliations maintained general ledger chart accounts performed complex accounting functions journal entry preparation account analysis balance sheet reconciliation preparation financial statements oversaw financial reporting accounts payable receivable asset coordination account management budgets prepared presented operational reports senior management executive teams administered payroll employees oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation tax activities designed formatted financial reports internal external users created internal controls corrective actions reduce risk deficiencies prepared variance analyses supporting documenting accounting activities reorganized finance accounting departments improve efficiency cut excess spending updated billing procedures improve overall efficiency reduce accounts receivable managed cash flows optimize yearend tax benefits prepared presented annual fiscal business plans manager tax preparer 082005042018 baumann company pllc city state prepared tax returns variety clients individuals scorporations llcs c corporations preparation quarterly annual financial statements involved multitude special projects clients facilitating tax audit filling controller due personnel loss provide analytics used accessing merger acquisition software conversions consultant government entities assigned tasks associates fit skill levels maximize team performance stored copies completed returns related documents according company procedures business regulations determined clients eligibility tax credits abatements deductions careful research oversight supplied detailed tax documentation needed submit accurate corporate individual returns finalized processed paperwork local state federal government authorities responded state federal tax notices preparing written responses tax return amendments informed clients potentially beneficial products services resulting additional business opportunities analyzed information assessed liabilities deductions according relevant tax code liaised clients tax authorities irs representatives produced work papers lead sheets tax projects payment estimations bachelor science accounting 121997 education training southeastern louisiana university hammond la cum laude graduate master business administration finance concentration 122004 university new orleans new orleans la graduate student year recipient certified public accountant 2002 certifications