Detail-oriented financial professional with expertise in accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, and financial auditing. Proven ability to lead audits and ensure compliance with regulations, driving accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Lixil, Inc.
Toledo
01.2025 - Current
I am involved in closing Decorative Panels International, Inc. which closed on 12/31/2024 and was part of the Lixil Corporation.
I perform the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
I lead the 401k audit, working with the accounting firm performing the audit.
Assist is terminating services such as payroll, benefits, workers comp and various tax agencies.
Plant Accountant
Decorative Panels International, Inc.
Toledo
09.1999 - 12.2024
Created journal entries throughout the month, and at month-end, to record transactions accurately in the general ledger system.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Reconciled bank statements with internal records for accuracy.
Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Supported audits by organizing financial documents and records.
Processed payroll for the plant's hourly employees and the corporation's salaried employees on a bi-weekly basis.
Performed a monthly physical inventory, and reconciled variances, as well as reconciling consigned inventory.
In 2023 and 2024, I also served as the Human Resources Manager.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
06-1993
BBA - Marketing Management
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
06-1987
Skills
Accounts payable and receivable
Financial auditing
Payroll administration
Journal entry management
Compliance oversight
Journal entry creation
Accomplishments
I was trusted with highly confidential information as I was the only non-manager who was ever responsible for processing the corporate salary payroll.