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HOPE A. QUACKENBOSS
Verona,USA
Summary
Dynamic and highly ethical accounting professional with extensive experience in providing essential support to management, customers, and stakeholders. Proven expertise in general accounting practices, financial reporting, and cost analysis, combined with a commitment to exceptional customer service. Skilled in developing process improvements, conducting financial audits, and managing staff training initiatives. Strong proficiency in various spreadsheet and database software, including QuickBooks Online, Workday, SQL, ERP systems, Wave, and Workamajig. Exemplary communication skills reflect professionalism and integrity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Contracts Accountant
University of WI Madison
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee the financial administration of sponsored programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all post-award activities. Prepares and submits complex financial reconciliations, reports, and invoices. Collaborate with campus departments to monitor, analyze, and reconcile financial data related to sponsored projects. Serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors regarding financial reporting, invoicing, payments, and audits on behalf of the university. Works closely with team members on post-award financial matters to help share knowledge and guarantee work orders are executed.
- Reviewed and processed complex award actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
- Audited and approved financial transactions, including subaward invoices, cost transfers, and award closeouts.
- Advised faculty and staff on post-award financial management and compliance requirements.
- Prepared and maintained financial reports, reconciliations, and invoices in ERP systems.
- Supported system integrity through documentation, internal controls, and data monitoring.
- Contributed to process improvements and post-award initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Bookkeeper
Pop-Dot Marketing
12.2022 - Current
- Oversee the company’s financial data and compliance with daily financial entries and reconciliations. Responsible for specific administrative functions relating to billing, invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks.
- Perform daily accounting tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments.
Group Accountant
Budget Blinds of Madison, Verona WI
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Manage daily financial processes for three franchise locations and perform daily general accounting tasks. Document financial transactions and post to general ledger, with strong attention to detail. Additionally, carry out administrative/customer service duties (responding to co-workers/clients/management via email and in person handling financial information pertaining to accounts payable and accounts receivable).
- Tracked and recorded sales, purchases, receipts, and payments utilizing QuickBooks Online software.
- Verify credit card purchases and receipts daily and perform reconciliation process.
- Monitor receivables, assist and execute in collecting on accounts 90+ days past due.
- Record daily sales into accounting software from business management software and reconcile to ensure accuracy.
- Verified vendor costs by reconciling customer orders and related transactions.
- Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports.
Traffic Hub Manager
Marketron
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Coordinate and organize the commercial advertisement inventory through a variation of log editing and preempting, communicating inventory oversell and availability, as well as working closely with various market managers daily to maximize inventory and revenue potential.
- Perform maintenance and control on data processed through various software systems with an ultimate goal of maximizing the company’s ROI.
- Handle all aspects of assigned markets and stations, client’s commercial spot details, scheduling parameters, commercial copy, and log placement to ensure commercial spots are executed in accordance to contract details.
- Coordinate with departments to maintain commercial inventory and provide billing information.
Controller
Mid-West Family Marketing
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Oversaw accounting operations for three markets/divisions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and General Ledger. Providing direct supervision over two Business Managers & Traffic Department personnel. Steadily progressed through increasingly responsible positions throughout tenure.
- Monitored receivables and invoice payments to ensure clients paid in a timely manner; directly resulting in maintaining bad debt and adjustments to only 1% of total revenue.
- Key contributor to the annual budget process, working with various department heads to review historical performance and prepare comprehensive variance analyses.
- Prepared and distributed all financial reports and statements, supporting the month-end & year-end closing processes and current business vs. revenue analysis.
- Evaluated client credit & records to determine degree of risk, and recommend payment plans.
- Teamed with the external accounting firm in completing annual financial audits.
- Implemented Affirmative Action/EEO program & compliance reporting for all new positions and employees.
- Developed comprehensive business processes and accounting policies that strengthened internal controls and ensured quality and accuracy over all financial transactions & reporting.
Education
A.A.S. Degree - Accounting & Business
University of Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, WIGraduate of the Management Education Program - undefined
Walker Broadcast Management Institute
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UW Madison School of Business
Madison, WISkills
Accounting & Bookkeeping: Full-cycle accounting, general ledger management, account reconciliation, and journal entries
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Budget forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow analysis, and detailed financial reporting
Tax & Compliance: Sales tax filings, quarterly payroll taxes, year-end close coordination, and GAAP adherence
Budget & Grant Management: Budget development, monitoring, and grant fund accounting for nonprofit and organizational programs
Auditing & Internal Controls: Financial auditing, internal control implementation, and process improvement for accuracy and compliance
Financial Systems & Technology: Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Sage ERP, Workday, Wave, Workamajig, and Microsoft Office Suite
Financial Operations & Client Relations: A/R and A/P processing, credit and payment management, and strong customer and stakeholder communication
Accomplishments
- Recognized & awarded by Mid-West as a key player in the acquisition of two companies totaling $15.5 million, instrumental in setting up bank accounts, credit card accounts, tracking & recording trial transactions etc., and worked closely with the selling company’s CFO and Controller to ensure a smooth transition.
- Played a vital role in the organization’s switch of financial institutions as the main point of contact for the company, collaborating with the bank VP, compiling & presenting essential financial information ensuring a seamless transition.
- Negotiated & secured a contract with a software company resulting in a cost savings of $170K over two years.
- Researched and established a relationship with a new merchant services company that resulted in a savings of $100k annually on credit card fees.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Trained four staff members in the Traffic Department on a new software system within a 4-month time frame, effectively reaching goals of increased efficiency & team knowledge.
OTHER NOTABLE EXPERIENCE
- Traffic Director (2002 – 2009)
- Managed all aspects of the Traffic Department, including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training all new hires for traffic-related positions.
- Maintained a master account list with over 1500 clients for a team of 25 Account Executives.
- Verified account orders to ensure accuracy.
- Completed contract entry into the system, oversaw inventory management, and executed precise log manipulation continually as orders increased.
- Analyzed software capabilities and utilized it to full potential, providing upper management with the most detailed information and effectively maximizing business revenue.
- Assisted A/R & Billing Departments with invoicing, cash receipts, credit applications, and monthly reports.
- Created an electronic sales order form and revenue summary report for management, along with various other documents and administrative support as needed.
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Grants and Contracts Accountant
University of WI Madison
07.2024 - Current
Group Accountant
Budget Blinds of Madison, Verona WI
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bookkeeper
Pop-Dot Marketing
12.2022 - Current
Traffic Hub Manager
Marketron
01.2018 - 01.2023
Controller
Mid-West Family Marketing
01.2002 - 01.2017
Graduate of the Management Education Program - undefined
Walker Broadcast Management Institute
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UW Madison School of Business
A.A.S. Degree - Accounting & Business
University of Wisconsin