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Senior Accountant ▪ Financial Assistant ▪ Accounting Manager

Well-rounded and energetic professional with 20 years experience seeks new challenge

 and opportunity to apply consummate skills as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.

♦ Key areas of Expertise ♦

  Accounts Payable/Receivable

  Procurement

  General Accounting

  Grant Accounting

  Process/Procedure Development

  General Ledger Analysis

  Profitability Analysis

  Acquisition Integration/Analysis

  Financial Auditing

  Budgeting/Forecasting

  Financial Reports/Taxation

  Personnel Management

  Leadership and Training

  Customer Service

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Professional Profile                                                         

  Escalate business development through reliable accounting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives which increase productivity and revenue growth; ensure state and federal compliance

  Self-motivated with diverse accounting experience; payroll, employee expense reimbursements, purchasing, purchasing cards, accounts payable, billing and cash receipts, fixed asset inventory, general ledger, account reconciliation, and federal and state grant accounting

  Organized and detail-oriented; develop annual budgets and financial reports, coordinate financial audits, manage documentation, and establish and implement accounting processes, policies, and procedures

  Dependable with a proven track record; manage fixed asset and general ledger systems for inventory account reconciliation, and process improvement

  Demonstrate superior personnel management skills; supervise team players providing positive motivation and leadership

  Communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; strong analytical mind  utilizing diagnostic and collaborative problem-solving skills

  Exhibit proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, customized solutions; ensure excellent customer service

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Employment History                                                          

Accounting Supervisor Principal                                                                               02/2009 C 08/2009   

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Office of the Chancellor ▪ Saint Paul, MN

   Boosted business development through exceptional personnel management and supervision

   Key player who directed team of six members in departments including Employees Payable, Procurement, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and Grant Accounting

 

Accounting Supervisor Principal                                                                               05/2008 C 02/2009   

State of Minnesota Department of Human Services ▪ Saint Paul, MN

   Demonstrated superior personnel management qualities; supervised six team players, efficiently managed employee and departmental operations, and ensured compliance of state and federal purchasing, travel, and payment policies

   Essential member who established, maintained and implemented DHS purchasing, payroll and payment processes; collaborated with training department to maintain accurate and prompt payments utilizing internal control measures to identify necessary improvements

   Coordinated financial audits and served as contact with Department of Finance and Office of the Legislative Auditor

 

Accounting Supervisor Principal                                                                               04/2007 C 05/2008   

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Office of the Chancellor ▪ Saint Paul, MN

   Successfully led and supervised six members of the Business Office staff; directed employees payable, procurement, accounts receivable, general accounting, and grant accounting

 

Accounting Supervisor Intermediate                                                                         10/2004 C 04/2007   

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Saint Paul College ▪ Saint Paul, MN

   Effectively oversaw team of three members in accounts payable, purchasing, and payroll departments; managed federal and state grant accounting, and ensured process improvements in all departments

   Expertly monitored fixed asset and general ledger systems and their internal controls

   Participated in development of annual budgeting process and analysis of spending patterns for a $22M budget

 

Accounts Payable Supervisor                                                                                    04/2004 C 10/2004

Uni-Select USA ▪ Roseville, MN

   Skillfully managed seven Accounts Payable team members; supervised close process, fixed asset system, and inventory account reconciliation

   Designed and implemented new policies and ensured process improvement

                                                                                                                        

Ecolab Inc. ▪ Saint Paul, MN                                                                                      04/1990 C 04/2004  

Associate Financial Analyst                                                                                       06/2001 C 04/2004  

   Conducted general ledger analysis for the Food and Beverage division

   Provided assistance in budget preparation and forecasting processes

   Aided in acquisition integration, monthly close process, and business segment profitability analysis

Accounting Specialist                                                                                               06/1997 C 06/2001  

   Created various schedules for division management and new product tracking

   Reconciled divisional asset/liability and accrual accounts; accurately maintained accrual worksheet for cost guarantees and rebates

   Participated in acquisition integration and analysis

   Developed annual expense budgets and forecasts; conducted business segment profitability analysis

Payables Resolution Specialist                                                                                 04/1990 C 06/1997

   Efficiently documented invoices, freight bills, and shipment orders into payables systems

   Coordinated with various departments resolving discrepancies, and provided solutions to customer inquires

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Computer/Technical Skills                                              

   Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional including Excel, Word and Access

   Expertise utilizing Financial Reporting Tools including Hyperion, Impromptu, and Focus

   Knowledgeable in Accounting Software including General Ledger, ISRS, MAPS, and SEMA4

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy Education                                                     

Bachelor of Science in Accounting                                                                                               2004

Metropolitan State University ▪ Saint Paul, MN

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Dear [Insert Name]:

 

This letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding [Senior Accounting] position within your organization. I bring 20 years of valuable experience which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

You will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. I am able to inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. Expertise in accounts payable and receivable, procurement, general accounting, grant accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and personnel management are some of my strengths.

 

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [Organization Name s] current and future needs.  Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Charles Myers

 

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