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Cora Hill

Sumiton,AL

Summary

Professional with deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Highly reliable and adaptable to changing needs, skilled in financial analysis, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing/Accounting Specialist

Heiche Surface Technology
03.2022 - Current
  • Purchasing - responsible for purchase of all chemicals and products used in the plant and office. Watching our inventory to make sure we do not run out of supplies. Requesting quotes, Preparing Purchase Orders, Confirmation, Receiving of Invoice and packing slips. Making sure our product is delivered correctly and on time. Making the payments for due upon receipt. Turning all others invoices and backup to AP for payment.
  • Grading suppliers on shipments are on time and correct items are received for Headquarters. Responsible for Monthly Chemicals Reports purchased.
  • Handles all billing.
  • Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.

VP of Finance - Started as Controller

M. T. Deason Company, Inc.
05.2006 - 01.2022
  • Directed accounting functions for a company generating $35 million in annual sales with five division located throughout Alabama, Texas, New Jersey and Korea.
  • Prepared month end financials and year end financials for each division as a separate independent division and as a merged company.
  • Budget Preparation
  • Year End Inventory
  • Supervised a staff of eight accountants.
  • Reviewed and approved all accounts payable coding for all divisions.
  • Performed daily cash balancing for centralized operating account and monthly reconciliation of cash accounts, organization budgets and expenditures.
  • Successfully reduced collection from 12% to 3%
  • Company sold to ISCO (2019) - I fulfilled a three year contract to facilitate company merger of all division with ISCO-Pipe Inc. - Accounting transferred duties to company home office in Kentucky.

Owner

Cora's Deli and Grill
07.2004 - 03.2006
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained and managed high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Administrative Assistant

South Carolina Highway Patrol (ACE Team)
07.1994 - 06.2004
  • Kept stats for drug seizures by SC Highway Patrol. Prepared report and distribute weekly to Colonel of Highway Patrol and Director of Public Safety.
  • Maintained Ledger of Seized Property for expenditures of Federal Funds regulations.
  • Complied yearly budget for expense ACE Team.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dora High School
Dora, AL

Graduate Certificate -

Walker State Tech College
Sumiton, AL

Skills

  • Report preparation
  • Expense tracking
  • Accounting software
  • Invoice verification
  • Attention to detail
  • General ledger management
  • Financial statements
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Variance analysis
  • Month-end reports
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Invoicing and billing

Timeline

Purchasing/Accounting Specialist

Heiche Surface Technology
03.2022 - Current

VP of Finance - Started as Controller

M. T. Deason Company, Inc.
05.2006 - 01.2022

Owner

Cora's Deli and Grill
07.2004 - 03.2006

Administrative Assistant

South Carolina Highway Patrol (ACE Team)
07.1994 - 06.2004

High School Diploma -

Dora High School

Graduate Certificate -

Walker State Tech College