Penny Mull
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Hardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting oversight in Finance industry. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and assisting with internal and external audits. Experienced Senior Accountant with Thirty-Five years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures. Experienced Senior Accountant with 30 years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures. Hardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting oversight in the financial industry. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and assisting with internal and external audits. Experienced Senior Accountant with thirty years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
LHH
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Bank Reconciliations, Account Reconciliations
Senior Accountant
Powers Accounting
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Client Accounting and consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Fixed Assets, 1120, 1120S and 1040 Taxes, Account Analysis
Interim CFO
Phoenix Group
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Non-Profit accounting as interim CFO, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Account Analysis and Reconciliation
Financial Analyst
K-Force
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
Senior Accountant
Martin and Luxford Accounting Firm
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Client Accounting and consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Fixed Assets, 1120, 1120S and 1040 Taxes, Account Analysis
Financial Reporting
Forvis
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Investment Accounting, Account reconciliations
Business Manager
Black River Public Schools
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Various accounting functions, Chart of account maintenance, Account Reconciliations, Human Resource liaison
Senior Accountant
Robert VanLoozenord PC. – Contract
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Public accounting firm providing tax, audit, and general accounting services to not for profit, private businesses, and individuals, Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, Review client general ledger accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries, Research and correct accounting discrepancies, Budget to actual and prior year analysis, Prepare client financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll tax returns and Maintain client fixed assets schedules, Prepare ERC credits for firm clients
Agency Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing – Contract
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Various agency accounting functions, Chart of account conversions, Special projects
Senior Accounant
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Senior Investment Accountant: Reconciliation of investment purchases and sales, PAM / PFI, Review Swift bank transactions, Set up bank transfers daily!, STAT Reporting, Par Value Reconciliation, Release purchases/sales at bank
Senior Accountant
Monroe, Sweeris & Tromp, PLC
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Public accounting firm providing tax, audit, and general accounting services to not for profit, private businesses, and individuals, EBP Audit Manager and Business Tax: Perform audits and compilations, Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, Review client general ledger accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries, Research and correct accounting discrepancies, Budget to actual and prior year analysis, Prepare client financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll tax returns, Maintain client fixed assets schedules
Senior Accounant
Hungerford Nichols CPA’s and Advisors
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Public accounting firm providing tax, audit, and general accounting services to not for profit, private businesses, and individuals, Senior Accountant: Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, General ledger account reconciliations, Review client general ledger accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries, Research and correct accounting discrepancies; increase client efficiencies, Budget to actual and prior year analysis, Prepare client financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll tax returns, Maintain client fixed assets schedules for Tax and Book Depreciation, Implement Wayfair training and prepare Sales Tax Returns for various states and local governments
Indirect Tax Accountant
Gordon Food Service, Inc.
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Restaurant and Grocery Food and Supply Wholesaler, Tax Accountant: State and local tax research, Recovered $90,000 of sales tax paid in error, Prepare and file multiple states and local tax returns, Account reconciliations-Blackline, Journal entries, State tax registrations, Resale certificate collection and organizations
Accounting Manager
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Non-profit organization providing opportunities of girls throughout Michigan, Accounting Manager: Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, Prepare monthly financial statements, Maintain fixed assets schedules, Create and implement internal controls for cash receipts, cash disbursements, prepaid expenses, and overall separation of duties, Implement purchase order, expense reimbursement, and credit card use procedures, Manage bank accounts and cash flow, Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, Reconcile restricted donations, Reconcile employee benefits
Senior Accountant
Monroe, Sweeris and Tromp, PLC
12.2006 - 06.2014
- Public accounting firm providing tax, audit, and general accounting services to not for profit, private businesses, and individuals, Audit and tax staff: Perform audits and compilations, Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, Review client general ledger accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries, Research and correct accounting discrepancies, Budget to actual and prior year analysis, Prepare client financial statements, bank reconciliations, and payroll tax returns, Maintain client fixed assets schedules, Develop and manage processes for preparing personal property tax statements for various cities, townships, and states
Audit Staff
BDO Seidman, LLP - Grand Rapids, MI
01.2000 - 04.2000
- Public accounting firm providing tax, audit and general accounting services to public and private business, governmental units, and individuals, Audit staff: Worked with small business clients, providing training, customer service and technical support, Perform reviews and compilations, Review and reconcile client general ledger accounts and correcting journal entries, Research and correct account discrepancies; prepare adjusting journal entries
Internal Auditor
Founders Trust Bank - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1996 - 01.1998
General Finance
Steelcase, Inc. - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1993 - 01.1994
Audit Staff
BDO Seidman - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1989 - 01.1993
Senior Accountant
LLH Recruitment Solutions
03.2024
- Account Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Robert Half
01.2023
- Prepare year-end financial statement footnotes, Account Analysis
Education
Skills
- Account Reconciliations Knowledge
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Credit Card Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable Processes
- Balance Sheets
- Financial Statements
- Profits And Losses Tracking
- Financial Statement Review
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Gaap Proficiency
- Gaap Standards
- Gaap Understanding
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Biking
- Explore
- Watersports
Accomplishments
- IPT Tax School
- Pulic Speaking/Presentations
- Fundraising/Charitable giving
Certification
- IPT Indirect tax Certifiation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
LLH Recruitment Solutions
03.2024
Senior Accountant
LHH
01.2024 - 02.2024
Senior Accountant
Powers Accounting
08.2023 - 10.2023
Interim CFO
Phoenix Group
07.2023 - 08.2023
Financial Analyst
K-Force
06.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Accountant
Martin and Luxford Accounting Firm
01.2023 - 04.2023
Financial Reporting
Robert Half
01.2023
Financial Reporting
Forvis
10.2022 - 11.2022
Business Manager
Black River Public Schools
03.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Accountant
Robert VanLoozenord PC. – Contract
11.2021 - 03.2022
Agency Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing – Contract
06.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Accounant
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.
11.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Accountant
Monroe, Sweeris & Tromp, PLC
07.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Accounant
Hungerford Nichols CPA’s and Advisors
04.2016 - 02.2019
Indirect Tax Accountant
Gordon Food Service, Inc.
09.2015 - 04.2016
Accounting Manager
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
06.2014 - 04.2015
Senior Accountant
Monroe, Sweeris and Tromp, PLC
12.2006 - 06.2014
Audit Staff
BDO Seidman, LLP - Grand Rapids, MI
01.2000 - 04.2000
Internal Auditor
Founders Trust Bank - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1996 - 01.1998
General Finance
Steelcase, Inc. - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1993 - 01.1994
Audit Staff
BDO Seidman - Grand Rapids, MI
01.1989 - 01.1993
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