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SUE FORD802 Mack Ln Cell: 608.698.8712DeForest, WI 53532 Email: sf137897c@westpost.net

FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALSTRATEGY | LEADERSHIP | EXECUTIONI am an experienced Accounting Professional with an emphasis in strategic planning in a variety of fast-paced environments. My ability to strategically analyzeaccounting and financial procedures and implement processes to improve efficiency has led to my career progression. Looking to utilize my background in a Sr.Accounting role with an organization that values dedication and a proven track record of success.AREAS OF EXPERTISE

* Controllership* Financial Analysis* Budget Overseeing

* Risk Assessment * Accounting* Corporate Financial Reporting* Capital Investment Analysis* Operations Management * Forecasting & Analysis* Advanced Excel Operations* Team Management* Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ISTHMUS ACUPUNCTURE CENTER, MADISON WI 2010 - PRESENTSENIOR ACCOUNTANT

* Performed a variety of financial, administrative, and analytical duties in allaspects of formulation, review, presentation, and execution of the budget.* Provided advice, guidance, and assistance to department managers and sales managers in the development of budget estimates and sales reports.* Responsible for financial analysis of sales performance using operating metrics such as contribution, margin and operating expenses.* Provided, interpreted, and evaluated departmental sales estimates and performed budget vs. actual analysis.* Interpreted data for the purpose of determining past financial performance andto project a financial profitability.* Monitored, maintained, and reconciled accounts and ledgers, properly documenting expenditures.* Prepared journal entries, assisted with monthly close-outs, and performed gene

ral ledger account reconciliations.

ABS GLOBAL, INC., DEFOREST, WI 2008 - 2010SENIOR ACCOUNTANT* Responsible for the management of all accounting, including preparing and analyzing budgets and monthly financial statements.* Accountable for maintaining cash and account reconciliation.* Presented monthly reporting statements and policy management to key internal and external level decision makers, presenting reports and findings to recommendimproved solutions and processes.

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* Prepared monthly reconciliations for all accounts, including expenses, state and federal income tax returns, fixed assets, accounts payable and accounts receivable.* Collaborated with cross-functional accounting and financial teams to reduce internal oversight reports, reducing procedures and processes for quicker turnaround times.* Compiled bank reconciliation, 1099's and fair market value calculations.* Compiled consolidated financial statements and elimination entries.

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LAKELAND ENTERPRISES, INC. / TOWER ASPHALT, INC., LAKELAND, MN 2006 - 2008SR. ACCOUNTANT* Created Excel spreadsheets for job costing and analysis of large accounts forpayment and subcontractor payables.* Collected overdue payments from state and paid subcontractors for overdue payables.* Oversaw Accounts Payables and Receivables.

* Prepared bank reconciliations, annual budgets and monthly financial statements, reviewing and analyzing daily balance sheets, ledgers and income statements.* Rolled out an innovative reconciliation process, resulting in more efficient and effective practices of conducting internal and external audits.* Analyzed general ledger for accuracy, and created and provided building tenantreports including cost escalations, cost expenditures and rental revenues.* Assisted in supervising a staff of accounting assistants and clerks.* Handled General Ledger Entries, Bank reconciliation, System Implementation (Setup new users and software, Teach office personnel new software).* Prepare all Year end reporting and spreadsheets; liaison with auditors.* Performed and supervised the audits of financial statements and compliance.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ST. PAUL, MN 1999 - 2006

SR. ACCOUNTANT* Created Excel spreadsheets for job costing and analysis of large accounts forpayment and subcontractor payables.* Streamlined accounting processes to get books closed within a 3 day window.* Used Excel for a contribution margin report showing cost analysis for each product produced.* Worked with production personnel to analyze cost of production and introduce efficiencies.* Prepared annual budgets and monthly financial statements, reviewing and analyzing daily balance sheets, ledgers and income statements.* Analyzed accounting procedures in relation to closing cycles, implementing objectives to reduce cycle time and increase efficiency and productivity.* Designed and maintained cash control systems and reviewed accounts receivable

and payable reports.* Assisted in the strategic planning for future expansion into different markets.* Prepared payroll, payroll taxes, W2's and gross receipt taxes.* Supervised accounting staff employees.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

A.A.S., Accounting & Computer Support Technician (Accounting and Office Emphasis

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), Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Granite Falls, MN* Graduated with honors - 3.92 GPABUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICASCHWAN'S LEADERSHIP SERIES 2000 AND BASIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES II