Lori Brown
Stanley
Summary
Adept at streamlining operations, I enhanced financial accuracy and operational efficiency at Global Sensors. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and maintaining meticulous financial records, I excel in driving initiatives that bolster company growth and client satisfaction.
Seasoned Office Manager offering leadership experience in administrative positions. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Accounting Manager
Global Sensors
11.2004 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined document handling and processing, reducing turnaround time for client inquiries and requests.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Implemented efficient budgeting processes to forecast expenses and monitor actual performance against projections.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
- Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
Mt. Holly NC05-1983
Skills
- Customer service
- Journal entries
- Office management
- Bank reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Office administration
- Audits
- Data entry
- Customer relations
- General ledger accounting
- Billing
- Financial auditing
- Invoicing
- Administrative support
- Bank account reconciliations
- Payroll processing
- Payment collection
- Account reconciliation
- Credit and collections
- Collections
- Payroll management
- Accounts receivable management
- Inventory control
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Employee supervision
- Financial reporting
- Expense reporting
- Tax preparation
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Inventory auditing
- Accounts payable management
- AP/AR supervision
- Year-end closing
- Month-end closing
- Vendor engagement
- Senior leadership support
- Banking operations
- Computer skills
- MS office
- Team leadership
Timeline
Office Manager/Accounting Manager
Global Sensors
11.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
East Gaston High School
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