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Elizabeth Townley

Galena

Summary

Dynamic Controller and HR Manager at Interstate Batteries, adept at enhancing financial reporting accuracy and optimizing payroll processing. Achieved a significant reduction in month-end closing time through improved collaboration. Skilled in cash flow management and staff leadership, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining meticulous HR records.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller/Human Resources Manager

Interstate Batteries
07.1995 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 53 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • All accounts receivable and payables.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by staying updated on changes in financial laws and standards.
  • Used Quickbooks and Excel to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • All insurance benefits including health and casualty.

Education

Accounting And Finance

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

Skills

  • Payroll processing
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash flow management
  • Staff management

Timeline

Controller/Human Resources Manager

Interstate Batteries
07.1995 - Current

Accounting And Finance

Otterbein University