Quickbooks
Austin Beckett
Finance & Operations Manager
Savoy,IL
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance & Operations Manager
Fox Development Corporation
Champaign, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow for multiple (6) companies.
Accounting & Human Resource Manager
Tekmill
Champaign, IL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for all new employees.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Monitored 10-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy
Office Manager
D1 Networks
Champaign, IL
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
- Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for office generating over $4 million annually.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Excel
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current using Quickbooks and Excel.
Branch Supervisor
Commerce Bank
Champaign, IL
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed an environment in compliance with all Federal and State legislation financial regulations.
- Assisted front-line staff with handling difficulties, resolving problems and managing large transactions while also contributing to branch activity and reaching 10 of 12 goals to earn “Branch of the Year 2017”.
- Submitted loan applications to loan underwriter for verification and recommendation.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring/termination processes, coaching employees on company protocol and operations.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
Personal Banking Associate
Commerce Bank
Champaign, IL
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Earned “Top Personal Banking Associate” award (3 out of 6 months) for coaching, manager evaluation, and meeting goals.
- Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft.
- Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
- Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
- Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Parkland College
Champaign, IL 08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 01.2015 - 12.2016
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Time Management
Financial Management
Quickbooks software proficiency
Multitasking abilities
Office administration
Bookkeeping
Payroll and budgeting
Account Reconciliation
Cash Flow analysis
Software
Microsoft Excel
Sage 300
Timeline
Finance & Operations Manager
Fox Development Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Accounting & Human Resource Manager
Tekmill
03.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Accounting
Parkland College
08.2020 - 12.2021
Office Manager
D1 Networks
08.2018 - 03.2021
Branch Supervisor
Commerce Bank
04.2017 - 08.2018
Personal Banking Associate
Commerce Bank
10.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Eastern Illinois University
01.2015 - 12.2016