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Lucinda Merrill

Litchfield,NH

Summary

Accomplished Division Accountant with a robust history at Republic Services/Allied Waste, adept in GAAP and internal controls, SOX and financial forecasting, budgeting and audit coordination. Previously managed accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Accountant

Republic Services/Allied Waste
Tyngsboro, MA
07.1999 - Current
  • With general direction, prepared journal entries for the month-end close process in accordance with GAAP guidelines and company policies.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation for all accounting transactions.
  • Assist the Controller in ensuring there are proper internal controls in place including compliance with company policies and procedures, Sarbane-Oxley and all other requirements.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, statistical data, and fully analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
  • Support the Controller in the annual budget process and monthly financial forecast.
  • Assist with periodic financial audits by internal audits and peer reviews.
  • Support the division in different accounting areas (invoice processing, billing)
  • Prepare the Municipal Billings for Accounts Receivable
  • Supported Hauling, Transfer Stations and a Recyclery
  • Assisted with testing for Sarbane Oxley until handled by corporate
  • Collaborated with business partners across multiple departments to resolve issues timely and accurately. Helped out in other locations
  • Quarterly IFTA filings
  • Previously managed payroll, accounts receivables and accounts payable
  • Processed some accounts payable invoices

Asst Manager of Financial Services-Operations

Browning-Ferris Industries
Tyngsboro, MA
07.1997 - 07.1999
  • Same responsibilities as District Accountant-title change due to a new centralized accounting office.

District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
Tyngsboro, MA
07.1996 - 07.1997
  • Responsible for monthly journal entries,closing the truck scale for the Recyclery and Hauling division.
  • Preparing the yearly budgets and forecasting of monthly numbers.
  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliation
  • Back up for payroll
  • Backup for both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
Hooksett, NH
06.1992 - 07.1996
  • Responsible for monthly journals and balance sheet reconcilations
  • Prepared the yearly budget and monthly forecasting
  • Closed the scale system and audited scale tickets
  • Back up scale when needed
  • Processed weekly payroll (ADP)
  • Fixed Assets
  • Managed scale attendant/office clerk

Staff Accountant

Label Art
Wilton, NH
10.1989 - 06.1991
  • Responsible for preparation of, monthly journals, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assisted in the compilation of the annual budgets and yearly audit
  • Backed up for payroll and Accounts Receivable
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive financial records, supporting audit activities.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Analyzed financial data to support management in decision making.
  • Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
  • Responsible for auditing the inventory.

Asst District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
Tyngsboro, MA
06.1986 - 07.1989
  • Responsible for payroll and personnel
  • Fixed Assets
  • Some general ledger
  • Disposal reconciliation and bill processing
  • Back up for all accounting departments

Accounts Payable

Browning-Ferris Industries
Tynngsboro, MA
07.1983 - 07.1986
  • Responsible for vouchering and processing of invoices to corporate office
  • Petty cash
  • Manual checks
  • Office purchasing
  • Fixed Assets
  • Analysis of landfill cost

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Browning-Ferris Industries
Hudson, NH
07.1981 - 06.1983
  • Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
  • Processed monthly payments and researched payment discrepancies.
  • Prepared and submitted accounting documents and reports for review, authorization and processing.
  • Processing of service agreements and maintenance on the customers' accounts.
  • Responsible for making bank deposits.
  • Assisted in several acquisition teams.

Education

Accounting

New Hampshire Vocational Technical College
Nashua, NH
06-1981

Skills

  • GAAP
  • Month end close
  • Internal controls
  • Accounting software expertise
  • Financial forecasting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Fixed asset management
  • Payroll processing
  • Accounts payable
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Audit coordination
  • Accounts receivable
  • Analyzing data
  • Time Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Software Knowledge

  • Oracle
  • Lawson
  • AS400
  • Blackline
  • Excel
  • Dossier
  • Trux

Accomplishments

  • Part of Accounting team that received an Excellance Award by Internal Audit 2010 and 2013

Timeline

Division Accountant

Republic Services/Allied Waste
07.1999 - Current

Asst Manager of Financial Services-Operations

Browning-Ferris Industries
07.1997 - 07.1999

District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
07.1996 - 07.1997

District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
06.1992 - 07.1996

Staff Accountant

Label Art
10.1989 - 06.1991

Asst District Accountant

Browning-Ferris Industries
06.1986 - 07.1989

Accounts Payable

Browning-Ferris Industries
07.1983 - 07.1986

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Browning-Ferris Industries
07.1981 - 06.1983

Accounting

New Hampshire Vocational Technical College

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