Laurie Montgomery
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dependable, detail-oriented, self-starter, team player.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Alpha Materials
Riverside, CA
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Used specialized Accounting Software to prepare financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for +/- 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed financial statement reviews to coordinate various reporting.
Sr. Mortgage Specialist
Westin Mortgage
Riverside, CA
10.2002 - 08.2010
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
- Reviewed loan files and updated to match current standards.
- Oversaw scheduling of timely loan closing to satisfy home builder and borrower needs.
- Achieved record-low delinquency ratios and [Number]% sales recovery rate.
- Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
Controller
Doorway Manufacturing
Corona, CA
04.1995 - 07.2002
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Used Specialized Construction Accounting Software for financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 450+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Managed financial statement reviews to coordinate various reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Accounting
Cal State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino06.1977
Associate of Arts - Business/Accounting
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.1975
Skills
Accounting software expert Proficient in 10-Key and Typing Managing others in Accounting Department
Additional Information
This resume only represents the last 16 years of my career. I retired in 2010.
Timeline
Controller
Alpha Materials
03.2008 - 10.2010
Sr. Mortgage Specialist
Westin Mortgage
10.2002 - 08.2010
Controller
Doorway Manufacturing
04.1995 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business/Accounting
Cal State University San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Business/Accounting
Riverside City College