Lorrin B. French
Festus,MO
Summary
Focused professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles and solid organizational skills to be an asset to the company. Problem solver with the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with customers and coworkers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Office Manager
Midwest Gun Works/Sure Cycle
Pevely
11.2015 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Establish and maintain organization for the department
- Prepare and submit invoices for customers and vendors per scope of the job or order
- Respond to any questions regarding invoices. Problem solve issues.
- Monitor customer and vendor accounts to ensure payment was received
- All duties associated with Accounts Payable ensuring corporate discounts are utilized and payments are made timely
- Reconciling monthly statements from major vendors prior to payment
- Coordinate with vendor sales representatives as necessary to determine discounts and terms
- Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, in house luncheons and corporate activities
- CPA data preparation, and HR duties including payroll, tracking PTO, group health, HSA and IRA accounts
- New Hire orientation and separation check out procedures
- Respond to all chargeback claims
- Respond to Unemployment benefit claims Contact customers regarding lost/damaged/delayed packages
- File claims with appropriate suppliers regarding lost/damaged shipments as necessary
- Ensure credits are received as a result of claims filed
- Prepare appropriate responses to Federal, State and local agencies as required
- Daily banking/bill pay/credit card monitoring and reporting
- Process and return items to vendors. Ensure credits were received.
- Coordinate with Facilities Maintenance vendors as required
- Microsoft office, QuickBooks and Stone Edge used daily.
Food Service
Crystal City School District
Crystal City
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Serve lunch to students
- Dishwashing and Sanitation.
- Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
Executive Director
Jefferson County Growth Association
Herculaneum, MO
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted board members with planning and organizing monthly meetings, breakfasts, dinners, and fundraisers
- Promoted membership in this organization
- Work with state and local officials on the State of the County address
- Office Management, filing, copying, ordering supplies
- QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point
- AR/AP payroll, bank deposits, reconciliation, invoicing, receipts and ledgers
- Event and fundraiser planning
- Create brochures, postcards and all event marketing
- Answer phone calls, schedule meetings/appointments, and greet clients
- Website management.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Office Manager
Tinnin Homes and Construction, Inc.
Festus, MO
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- AP/AR, payroll, bank deposits, bank statement reconciliation, and reports
- Prepare bids/proposals, preparing for home builds/home closings, which include applying for permits and completing all builder documents for loans and federal documents
- Coordination with all subcontractors for home builds
- Quick Books, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point
- Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly tax preparation, 941, 1099 and W-2 preparation
- Workers compensation annual audit preparation
- Staff and contractors file management
- Work with Title companies/bank/mortgage companies and government agencies completing all necessary documents
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and meetings
- Overall office management, organization and customer service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley
St Louis, MO01.1994
High School Diploma -
Festus Senior High School
Festus01.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Billing
- Payroll Processing
- Bookkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Organizational Skills
References
Happy to provide upon request
Timeline
Administration Office Manager
Midwest Gun Works/Sure Cycle
11.2015 - Current
Executive Director
Jefferson County Growth Association
08.2013 - 06.2014
Food Service
Crystal City School District
08.2012 - 01.2016
Office Manager
Tinnin Homes and Construction, Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley
High School Diploma -
Festus Senior High School