Marty La Fon
Woods Cross,UT
Summary
Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Office / Accounting Manager
Freight Tec Management Group, Inc
09.2015 - Current
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, and reconciliations.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed weekly payroll for company employees.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable & accounts payable.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
- Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Boosted financial team's efficiency, reorganizing department's structure to better align with company goals.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Stevens Henager College
OgdenSkills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Account reconciliation
- Invoicing
- Payment collection
- Payroll administration
- Staff management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Recruitment and hiring
- GAAP knowledge
- Accounts payable management
- Reporting
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in Aljex, Excel, Epay
- Planning, coordination, and prioritizing
- Intuit quickbooks
Timeline
Office / Accounting Manager
Freight Tec Management Group, Inc
09.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Accounting
Stevens Henager College
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