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Laurie LaPant

Chico,CA

Summary

Motivated accounting manager with over twenty years of experience in accounting and supervision. Determined to continually exceed expectations and willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results. Focused on fostering trust and teamwork through exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Work History

Finance Controller

Transfer Flow Inc
Chico, CA
1998 - 2017
  •  Managed high volumes of financial activity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
  • Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.
  • Developed forecasting tools and dashboards to analyze revenue variance and industry trends.
  • Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations.
  • Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
  • Determined Fixed, Variable, and Burden rates for costing.
  • Worked closely with departments to achieve revenue and profit results.
  • Managed employees in several departments
  • Implemented asset management software to maintain records for depreciation, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
  • Managed AP, AR, Inventory, WIP, and General Ledger
  • Produced Bank Reconciliation

Accounting Assisstant

Transfer Flow Inc
Chico, CA
1994 - 1998
  • Assisted Accounting Manager full time with various tasks

Accounting Intern

Transfer Flow Inc
Chico, CA
1992 - 1994
  • Assisted Accounting Manager in various tasks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State University Chico
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • MS Excel expert
  • SYSPRO Expert (ERP Accounting Software) 
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Strong Leadership
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Asset Management Skills
  • Highly Detail-Oriented
  • Exceptionally organized
  • Strengths: Achiever and Developer
  • Excellent Team Building Skills
  • Quickbooks
  • Driven to achieve goals

Timeline

Finance Controller

Transfer Flow Inc
1998 - 2017

Accounting Assisstant

Transfer Flow Inc
1994 - 1998

Accounting Intern

Transfer Flow Inc
1992 - 1994

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State University Chico