Lisa Boyd
Knoxville,IA
Summary
Highly organized, versatile Accounting & Hospitality Management professional with over 20 years of solid experience spanning a nonprofit, resort, distribution center and national attractions developing budgets, forecasting, planning and preparing financial reports.
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Prior to going into the Hospitality Industry, I worked 7 years at The Knoxville Raceway which included The Marion County Fair Association that is a non-profit. My responsibilities were to keep the accounting processes and controls separate.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant/Office Manager
Midstates Precast Product, Incd
04.2022 - Current
- Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Document cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gather financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Complete daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Accountant
Eurofins USA-Product Testing Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Process, Approve and Manage daily transactions for A/P, A/R, Sales, Inventory and Payroll transactions
- Create monthly accrual, closing and balancing entries to and balance the books
- Managed 5 Real Estate Companies and 1 Operating Company Business Unit, promoted to a 2nd Operating Company with expectations of advancing
- Monitor Cash flows from multiple bank accounts
- Processes many different operating systems to transmit into foreign translation in a timely manor
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Store Manager
Scooters Coffee SOLID Franchise
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Manage, evaluate, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate labor ratio for all employees
- Ensure food safety procedures are strictly adhered to according to health code regulations
- Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels and keeping rotated
- Daily deposits, balancing, reporting and maintaining monetary controls
General Manager
BBQ's Restaurant
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Manage, evaluate, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate labor ratio for all employees
- Ensure food safety procedures are strictly adhered to according to health code regulations
- Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels and keeping rotated
- Daily deposits, balancing, reporting and maintaining monetary controls
Business Manager
Pella Opera House
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for all accounting functions and driving box office sales
- Assist in event set up, scheduled staff for events and volunteer recruitment
- Restructured and developed financial plan for capital campaign including implementing numerous changes to facilitate company transition to new and updated books
- Spearheaded implementation of new ticketing system designed to update donor database and enhance efficiency
- Designed and coordinated restructuring of financial committee including implementing standardized accounting procedures accordant with company goals and policies
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay America
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Demonstrated and promoted a 100% commitment to providing the best possible experience for guests and employees
- Responsible for maximizing revenues and meet or exceed budget goals
- Managed property expenses to achieve maximum flow-through to the bottom line profit
- Monitored collection of in-house guest balances and direct bill receivables, commission payments by vendors, and issuance of refund checks
- Trained employees in accordance with company standards
Front Desk/Retail Store Manager
Honey Creek Resort
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed, evaluated, trained and scheduled staff of 13-22
- Provided excellent customer service and best possible experience for all customers
- Assured maximum capacity, highest market rates possible while lowering expenditures to meet budget goals
- Created pricing structure for specials and online booking guests
- Responsible for all ordering, inventory and operations of gift shop
Accountant/Receivables
Packaging Distribution Services
06.2009 - 03.2012
- Daily Deposits
- Collection calls and negotiations
- Decreased receivables by 73%, 90+days
- Direct shipment sales, invoicing and reconciliations
Education
Master's degree - Business, Marketing & Hospitality
DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, Il06.2013
Bachelor's degree - Business
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA01.2010
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.1988
Skills
- Accounting A/R, A/P, Payroll, Taxes, GL Management, Financials
- GAAP accounting
- Financial analysis
- ERP systems proficiency
- Banking and CC Reconciliation
- Client Relations
- Cost Control
- Database Management
- Inventory Control
- Multi-tasking
- Project Leadership
- Quality Control
- Training
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
Disclaimer
I certify that all information provided in this employment application, any attached resume and supporting documents is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. I understand that Midstates Precast Products, Inc. may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency. This report may include information as to my character, reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living obtained from interviews with neighbors, friends, former employers, schools and others. I understand I have a right to make a written request within a reasonable time for the disclosure of the name and addresses of the consumer reporting agency so that I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation. I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application. I also authorize whether listed or not, any person, school, current employer, past employers and organizations to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability by making such statements. I understand that if I am extended an offer of employment it may be contingent upon my successfully passing a complete post-offer pre-placement physical examination including drug screen. I consent to the release of all medical information as may be deemed necessary to judge my capability to do the work for which I am applying. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION OR SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT CREATE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT NOR GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT FOR ANY DEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. IF EMPLOYED, I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE BEEN HIRED AT THE WILL OF MIDSTATES PRECAST PRODUCTS, INC. MY EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE. I have read, understand, and by my signature consent to the statements above.
Timeline
Accountant/Office Manager
Midstates Precast Product, Incd
04.2022 - Current
Accountant
Eurofins USA-Product Testing Services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Store Manager
Scooters Coffee SOLID Franchise
10.2019 - 09.2020
General Manager
BBQ's Restaurant
12.2017 - 02.2019
Business Manager
Pella Opera House
11.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant General Manager
Extended Stay America
03.2015 - 11.2016
Front Desk/Retail Store Manager
Honey Creek Resort
03.2012 - 10.2013
Accountant/Receivables
Packaging Distribution Services
06.2009 - 03.2012
Master's degree - Business, Marketing & Hospitality
DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor's degree - Business
William Penn University
Associate's degree - Criminal Justice
Des Moines Area Community College
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