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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 - 2016.12

Skills

    Microsoft Excel

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Software

Quickbooks

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 - 2016.12
Austin BeckettFinance & Operations Manager