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Education
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Lora Kuhl

Greenwood,Arkansas

Summary


Experienced in Accounting with more than 30 years of success. Skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, and internal controls when managing all accounting functions. Prepared to bring talent and expertise to organization offering opportunities for advancement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Medical Holdings Ltd
06.1989 - Current
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Managed payroll data entry monthly for bi-monthly payrolls
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.

Accounting Assistant

Beverly Enterprises
04.1987 - 05.1989
  • Supported budget planning and forecasting with detailed analysis and data compilation.
  • Improved financial decision-making by providing detailed expense reports and analysis.
  • Enhanced accuracy of budget forecasts by analyzing past expenditures and predicting future costs.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Maintained a fleet of company vehicles in relation to all regional traveling employees.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Arkansas Tech
Ozark, AR
05-1987

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Budgetary planning
  • General ledger accounting
  • Accounts payable management
  • Month-end closing
  • Cash flow management
  • Accounting software, Matrix, PCC, Quickbooks
  • Financial forecasting
  • Audit coordination
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • General ledger management

Timeline

Financial Controller

Medical Holdings Ltd
06.1989 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Beverly Enterprises
04.1987 - 05.1989

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Arkansas Tech
Lora Kuhl