Sap by Design
Deborah A. Shaw
17350 Firma Ct. Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in cash management and problem-solving. Proven track record in enhancing financial processes and achieving timely month-end reporting. Skilled in account reconciliations and data analysis, driving team performance to exceed operational goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Lief Labs
Valencia, CA
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed the A/P and A/R team. Kept accounts current, and reduced bad debt.
- Completed a daily cash forecast for management.
- Created a weekly A/P payment list, and approved ACH and check payments. Moved cash between bank accounts when needed to cover A/P, lease, rent, and loan payments.
- Provided information to external compliance and tax auditors.
- Created 1099 reporting information and sent it to vendors and the IRS.
- Continued job duties that I had as a senior accountant.
Senior Accountant
Lief Labs
Valencia, CA
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts: Created an Excel worksheet to house all asset and liability accounts.
- Updated and balanced intercompany accounts between their six subsidiaries.
- Provided support to external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Created a new way to track leases through an external accounting program. Updated the company with the new lease standard, ASC 842.
- Used SAP by Design for main company entries, and used QuickBooks for the subsidiary companies. For QB, created A/R invoicing, and applied payments.
Controller
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA
11.2008 - 02.2022
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed a staff of over 50 individuals to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines for daily revenue reporting, payroll, accounts receivable invoicing, collections, and accounts payable payments.
- Worked with internal and external auditors to strengthen internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control, and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Created weekly reports to distribute for capital investments, and tracked costs to budget. Entered new assets into the capital tracking system and retired assets when needed.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing the reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Maintenance Finance Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA
09.2001 - 11.2008
- Tracked costs of Rides, Buildings and General Maintenance.
- Processed weekly timecards.
- Completed all budgets and forecasting for department.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Accounting Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA
09.1993 - 07.2000
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Completed Monthly Balance Sheet and Bank Reconciliations.
- Completed Month End Entries and prepared financial reports for all departments.
- Motivated accounting team of 5 to maximize performance and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Account and bank reconciliations
- State and Local Taxes and UPC
- Month-end reporting
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Cash flow management
- Staff training and development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Increased team efficiency through continuous process improvements. Created culture of cross training to enhance productivity.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members. Departments included A/P, A/R, Payroll, Cash Control, and Ticket Office.
- Eliminated paperwork processing bottleneck, saving company time and money.
Quote
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
Jim Horning
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchSoftware
Quickbooks
Great Plains
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Sports - LA Teams
Crosswords and Word Games
Travel when time permits
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Lief Labs
10.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Accountant
Lief Labs
08.2022 - 10.2023
Controller
Six Flags Magic Mountain
11.2008 - 02.2022
Maintenance Finance Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
09.2001 - 11.2008
Accounting Supervisor
Six Flags Magic Mountain
09.1993 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
California State University - Northridge
References
References available upon request.
Software
SAP by Design, Quickbooks, Great Plains, Excel
References
References available upon request.
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