Lauren Ward
Hickory,NC
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal
accounting processes, improving controls, and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient
in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration, and
payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency,
accuracy, and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Link Boiler and Mechanical
01.2023 - Current
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Completed weekly payroll for company employees
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Entered invoices for billing
- Processed checks for accounts payable weekly
- Created and send invoices for accounts receivable.
Office Manager
Associated Machinery Manufacturing, LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Tracked expenses and entered deposits into QuickBooks while reconciling monthly bank accounts to verify accuracy
- Reviewed and calculated payroll to promote timely disbursement of paychecks
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices
- Completed supply orders and maintained appropriate levels of office supplies
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating invoices and seeing out courier deliveries
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for the company CEO
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Finance Manager
Daniel Mullins Trucking Inc
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking, and reporting
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Education
Associate of Science in Accounting and Finance -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2021
Associate of Science in Business Administration -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2020
Skills
- AP and AR management
- Invoicing
- Month-end reporting
- Proficient in Office 365
- Journal Entries
- Payroll Administration
Awards
Graduated as a member of the Technical Honor Society in 2021.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Link Boiler and Mechanical
01.2023 - Current
Office Manager
Associated Machinery Manufacturing, LLC
07.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Daniel Mullins Trucking Inc
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Science in Accounting and Finance -
Wilkes Community College
Associate of Science in Business Administration -
Wilkes Community College
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