SUE FORD 802 Mack Ln 712 DeForest, WI 53532

Cell: 608.698.8 Email: sf137897c@westpost.net

FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL STRATEGY | LEADERSHIP | EXECUTION I am an experienced Accounting Professional with an emphasis in strategic planni ng in a variety of fast-paced environments. My ability to strategically analyze accounting and financial procedures and implement processes to improve efficien cy 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 r ecord of success. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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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 - PRESENT SENIOR ACCOUNTANT * Performed a variety of financial, administrative, and analytical duties in all aspects of formulation, review, presentation, and execution of the budget. * Provided advice, guidance, and assistance to department managers and sales man agers in the development of budget estimates and sales reports. * Responsible for financial analysis of sales performance using operating metric s such as contribution, margin and operating expenses. * Provided, interpreted, and evaluated departmental sales estimates and performe d budget vs. actual analysis. * Interpreted data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and to project a financial profitability. * Monitored, maintained, and reconciled accounts and ledgers, properly documenti ng expenditures. * Prepared journal entries, assisted with monthly close-outs, and performed gene ral ledger account reconciliations. ABS GLOBAL, INC., DEFOREST, WI 2008 - 2010 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT * Responsible for the management of all accounting, including preparing and anal yzing budgets and monthly financial statements. * Accountable for maintaining cash and account reconciliation. * Presented monthly reporting statements and policy management to key internal a nd external level decision makers, presenting reports and findings to recommend improved solutions and processes.

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

SUE FORD - PAGE 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED LAKELAND ENTERPRISES, INC. / TOWER ASPHALT, INC., LAKELAND, MN 2006 - 2008 SR. ACCOUNTANT * Created Excel spreadsheets for job costing and analysis of large accounts for payment and subcontractor payables. * Collected overdue payments from state and paid subcontractors for overdue paya bles. * 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 a nd effective practices of conducting internal and external audits. * Analyzed general ledger for accuracy, and created and provided building tenant reports 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 (Se tup 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 for payment 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 pro duct produced. * Worked with production personnel to analyze cost of production and introduce e fficiencies. * Prepared annual budgets and monthly financial statements, reviewing and analyz ing daily balance sheets, ledgers and income statements. * Analyzed accounting procedures in relation to closing cycles, implementing obj ectives 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

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