Laraine Wieder
Lexington,SC
Summary
Responsible Assistant Finance Director with strong bookkeeping, public administration and accounting talents. Superb computer, interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Director
Town Of Lexington
07.2007 - Current
- Manage 13 staff day-to-day operations in finance department.
- Support finance director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Verify payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in compiling yearly Town budget and Town ACFR.
- Monitor and manage procurement budget to control costs.
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Support staff for current software.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Accountant II
Town Of Lexington
07.1999 - 07.2007
- Processed payroll including all quarterly reports, accounts payable, and 1099's.
- Oversaw worker's compensation from start to finish.
- Benefits Administrator. Managed personnel files.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, and budgeting.
- Managed vendor files making sure files were in compliance with correct W-9 and Certificate of Insurance on file.
- Gathered financial information, prepared budget and ACFR documents.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
Accountant
Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, CPAs
10.1997 - 07.1999
- Compiled financial statements from monthly client information.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for approximately 50 clients.
- Prepared tax returns.
- Audited financial statements.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPAs, P.A.
07.1995 - 07.1997
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Processed payroll weekly for clients.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for approximately 50 clients.
- Complied financial statements from monthly client information.
- Prepared tax returns.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Columbia College
Columbia, SC05.1994
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Active Listener
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Customer Inquiries
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Proficient Microsoft Office
Timeline
Assistant Finance Director
Town Of Lexington
07.2007 - Current
Accountant II
Town Of Lexington
07.1999 - 07.2007
Accountant
Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP, CPAs
10.1997 - 07.1999
Staff Accountant
Burkett, Burkett & Burkett, CPAs, P.A.
07.1995 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Columbia College
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