Ann Marie Foster
Berea,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional adept at coordinating fiscal plans, AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Good mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities with excellent time management skills. Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Driftwood Restaurant Group
01.2013 - Current
- Routinely performed the following duties: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, HR including ACA reporting, Sales processing, Account Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Issue Financial Statements, 1099 and year end reporting
- Consistently met weekly, monthly and year end deadlines
- Processed sales and accounts payable for multiple concepts on a weekly and monthly basis with combined expenses of $650,000
- Resolved issues with sales including chargebacks and pos processing errors
- Resolved issues with outstanding invoices with venders and processed payments in a timely manner to reduce late fees and finance charges by 95%
- Routinely ran financial statements on a monthly basis and analyzed accounts to determine cost saving measures
- Created multiple forms for management to use to help them keep spending on par with budget and to make reporting of invoices simple and easy for all involved
- Created internal office procedures for the collection and retention of sales, accounts payable and monthly and year end statements
- Prepared year end account reconciliations to assist accountants prepare year end tax returns and complete bi-annual audits
Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company – Consumer Products Division
08.2011 - 03.2021
- Provide outstanding guest service upholding the traditions, values and standards of excellence established by the Walt Disney Company and to create a magical experience for every guest
- Assist guests with purchases and provide information regarding Disney products and services
- Perform cash handling procedures using the POS system and maintain a $0 variance on drawer
- Uphold the Disney vision to “be the best 30 minutes in a child’s day!” by interacting with children and guests in an age appropriate manner
- Every guest should be made to feel that they are the star of the show
- Assisted in training new cast members on policies, procedures, and best practices for serving guests.
Accounting Assistant
Strang Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Routinely performed the following duties: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Gift Card Processing, Bank Reconciliations, 1099 Processing, Sales Processing, resolved customer complaints, and other duties as needed
- Consistently met weekly, monthly and quarterly deadlines
- Processed accounts payable for all concepts
- Built up rapport with venders and reduced late fee costs by processing invoices in a timely manner and researching and resolving outstanding invoice issues
- Processed sales reporting for all concepts
- Consistently reduced cash shortages for $75 million sales company each year by over $20,000 by using extensive knowledge of P.O.S
- (point of sale) systems, research of issues and training of unit management
- Processed monthly account reconciliations for multi-million dollar gift card accounts
- Reduced yearly liability variance from over $100,000 down to less than $10 through extensive knowledge of gift card processes and creation of monthly reconciliation spreadsheets
- Processed accounts receivable for multiple house accounts with sales totaling over $200,000 a year
- Maintained a monthly spreadsheet and billed customers as needed
- Liaison between restaurant managers and corporate accounting staff
- Facilitated resolution of issues with regard to expenses.
Supervisor/Trainer
Don’s Lighthouse Grille
01.1993 - 01.2005
- Position required outstanding customer service skills as well as detailed knowledge of cash handling procedures and point of sale system
- Strong emphasis on time management and team leadership
- Trained new service staff on company standards and procedures with an emphasis on menu items and wine pairings
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely & accurate order preparation
- Part-time manager on duty with responsibility for cash handling, server checkouts, and customer interaction
- Maintained employee HR files and made sure all federal, state and local tax forms were completed and properly filed
- Rewrote training manual and related exams for the front of house server position
Education
Master of Arts in History -
John Carroll University
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts in History -
Baldwin Wallace College
01.1994
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial statements expertise
- Data Tracking
- Adaptability
- Budget Preparation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Bank Reconciliation
Volunteer Experience
Seeds of Literacy, Cleveland, OH, Volunteer at Seeds of Literacy, non-profit organization offering basic education and free GED training to adults in the Cleveland area.
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Driftwood Restaurant Group
01.2013 - Current
Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company – Consumer Products Division
08.2011 - 03.2021
Accounting Assistant
Strang Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2013
Supervisor/Trainer
Don’s Lighthouse Grille
01.1993 - 01.2005
Master of Arts in History -
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts in History -
Baldwin Wallace College
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