Hi, I’m
Lydia Selle
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Forward-thinking Accounting Manager excited to bring 30 plus-years to a new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Overview
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallagher International LLCHarahan, LA
Controller
07.2008 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 52 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations and operations management for local and international logistics, storage, data management, carport sales businesses with $200,00 in monthly expenses.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Ormond Country ClubDestrehan, LA
Accounting Manager
02.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Optimized employee performance, output and morale through development of enticing incentive programs.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained 10 employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Paulk's United VanlinesHarahan, Louisiana
Accounting Manager
01.1997 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
Jones Brothers SuppliesHarahan, Louisiana
Accounting Manager
06.1987 - 12.1996
Management Services, IncKenner, Louisiana
Owner/Operator
01.1983 - 12.1987
Bryan Wagner CLUNew Orleans, Louisiana
Office Administrator
01.1978 - 12.1982
Education
Phillips Community CollegeMetairie, LA
Accounting from Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
05.1976
Sacred HeartNew Orleans, LA
High School Diploma
05.1974
Skills
- Internal Control Development
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Forecasting
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Payment Processing
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Executive Leadership Advisement
- Intercompany Reconciliations
Timeline
Controller
Gallagher International LLC
07.2008 - 07.2019
Accounting Manager
Ormond Country Club
02.2007 - 07.2008
Accounting Manager
Paulk's United Vanlines
01.1997 - 06.2008
Accounting Manager
Jones Brothers Supplies
06.1987 - 12.1996
Owner/Operator
Management Services, Inc
01.1983 - 12.1987
Office Administrator
Bryan Wagner CLU
01.1978 - 12.1982
Phillips Community College
Accounting from Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Sacred Heart
High School Diploma
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