Sacramento, CA, USA: ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER

LORELEE WATSON HOKE

916-361-1269 916-501-2081

LORELEE531@SBCGLOBAL.NET

To play a key role in contributing Superior financial skills to directly affect the success of your organization. Core competencies include:

• Resolve-Financial Discrepancies

• Financial Analysis

• Cost Compilation / Analysis

• Working with Outside Agencies

• Maintain Confidentiality

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Lukacs Enterprises Sacramento, Ca.

Staff Accountant 2009

My accomplishments at Lukacs Enterprises included fulfilling the full cycle accounting functions for the Corporate Office and seven properties multi-state. I reconciled and analyze 21 bank accounts including reserve, residual, general and money market. Heavy financial statement analysis. JE and in house payroll as well as all associated tax filings. I communicated very closely with outside CPA. I prepared eight financial statements including consolidated monthly. Work directly with seven property managers daily regarding any day to day accounting issues. Analyze operating results against budgets for each property. Utilized my efficient problem solving skills daily. W-9’s and 1099’s, Mortgages, Impound Accounts, Cash Management. Exceptionally detailed accounting according to GAAP due to the stringent requirements. Using Outlook, I meet the several reporting requirements for all properties including quarterly reports to lenders and third party audits. Manage all project accounting for ongoing infrastructure for California and Washington. I prepare and submit all Hud, County and District required filings pursuant to current legislature in accordance to fair housing.

Professional Dynamics Rancho Cordova, Ca.

Accounting Manager 2007-2008

Some of the duties performed accurately and timely were the processing of daily deposits, A/P in its entirety, monthly reconciliations of AP and AR as well as balance sheet accounts. I ensured data entry compliance, Accruals, WIP, and preparation of extensive spreadsheet analysis of income and expenses as well as a cost ratio breakdown for all employees. Prepared F/S. I also processed the payroll for 80 employees (multi state) PR Taxes, WC, and all State and Governmental Reporting. I monitored administrative and operational budget line items and proposed efficiencies, increasing cost saving measures by 10%. I processed year-end closing while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger.

Team Power Sacramento, Ca.

Office Manager 2007

Managed and performed all operational procedures relating to general office administration for 3 departments including reception, mail, office equipment, supplies. I developed and streamlined cost effective measures, thereby increasing productivity. Administered all insurance, for the building, employees and the corporation. Maximized time management through implementation of support and resources.

Odenberg Engineering, an International Concern West Sacramento, CA.

Assistant Controller/Office Manager 1990 - 2005

 My accomplishments contributed to the success of Odenberg in many departments.

 I processed bi weekly payroll for multi state entity up to 110 employees. The industry was specific to the manufacturing, service, accounting and project management of food processing equipment and sales/service of parts and support. I administered and processed all PR taxes, OSHA, MSDS, benefits, WC, 401K, COBRA, LOA, UI, Cafeteria 125 Plan, Health and Dental, Aflac, garnishments, advances, and vacation/sick accruals. Maintained all employee files as well as insurance required files ensuring that all information remained current and that we were in compliance. I prepared all multi state required state regulatory reports related to employment, sales tax and health and welfare. I processed all, pre employment checks, assisted with the interview process, performed all new hire orientation and performed administrative training 2 x annually. I assisted with the maintenance of the employee handbook/policies/procedures manual by keeping informed of updated laws and understanding the needs of internal operations. I also arranged all Christmas parties, company sponsored events and management requests. Managed a staff of 3.

 I established and maintained a budgetary/variance analysis report resulting in more timely financial reconciliations. By providing management with daily cash flow analysis indicating changes in AP and AR and highlighting instrumental changes from the balance sheet, we were able to keep costs within 15% of budget.

 Reconciled 4 separate bank accounts as well as 2 money market accounts. I also reconciled all balance sheet accounts, performed all adjusting JE’s, provided comprehensive detail for prepaids, and accruals. Ensured that all contra accounts were balanced with control accounts monthly. I also maintained 7 inter-company accounts, ensuring that all transactions were true and correct and that reimbursements were made timely. I resolved financial discrepancies efficiently.

 I maintained the petty cash fund, all building maintenance, ordering of office supplies, employee training scheduling, and inspections, all while staying within budget. I also kept AR within 90 days with over 75% within 60 days, while never exceeding 5% for bad debt. I consistently met deadlines, and reduced monthly closing cycle by 3 days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures.

 I managed capital project management files to ensure shipping, delivery of equipment, all documentation and certifications were in order, billings were accurate, scheduled payments were received, all inventory was accounted for, and any international requirements as well as insurance and transportation paperwork was in order.

 I also managed all year end pre-audit lead sheets and handled all state and third party audits. Information and assisted with US auditing firms in conjunction with international concerns.

 Processed all adjusting entries from annual audit, as prescribed by company CPA. I worked consistently with outside CPA regarding complex day to day transactions, depreciation schedules, and F/A.

 I was awarded Employee of the year in 1992 and 1999 in recognition of outstanding performance.

SOFTWARE: Great Plains, QB, Filemaker Pro, Peachtree, Tetra, Microsoft Office ,Access, Powerpoint, NCR

This position, Sacramento, CA, USA: ACCOUNTANT BOOKKEEPER, was posted on June 12, 2010. The employer is Aflac. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 45 times.