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Susan R. Paul

Summary

I have over 25 years experience in Accounting Management, Bookkeeping, Human Resources. I am professional, dependable and punctual. Having owned my own business for 14 years, I understand the importance of accuracy, organization and multi-tasking. I thrive in busy and challenging situations. I offer a strong work ethic and determination to complete tasks in a timely manner. Accurate and detail-oriented with extensive bookkeeping knowledge.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Manager

SBCMI, LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll processing for 3 Internal companies and 4 sub companies
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements for 7 separate bank accounts
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors, including Cannabis AFS Audit.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Completed Cannabis annual State and 3 City license renewals
  • Compliant with CRA (Cannabis Regulatory Agency) compliances

Bookkeeper

Improvement Path Systems, Inc
05.2018 - 05.2021
  • Report directly to President, work closely with CPA on Taxes and Year end functions
  • All Financials, Including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets -Cash Flow
  • Budgets
  • Forecasting
  • General Journal Entries
  • Accounts Payable, verifying, allocating and posting on entries
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Invoice Customers including Government Contracts
  • Collections
  • Payroll
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • QuickBooks Pro 2017
  • Bank Deposits
  • Reconcile Credit cards
  • Employee reimbursement of expenses -401K reports and maintenance
  • Benefits - Assisted with HRA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Workman's Comp, Disability Insurance

Accounting and Human Resource Manager

Communicare Michigan LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018

• Report directly to Program Director and VP of Company
• Daily balancing of 3 bank accounts in 2 states
• Budgeting for 4 business facilities in 2 states
• Accounts Payable for 4 business buildings and 10 semi independent clients in QuickBooks
• Apply Account Receivable insurance payments in QuickBooks
• Daily bank deposits and Mail runs
• Daily Bank Deposits and monthly Bank reconciliations
• Reconcile Debit and Credit card accounts
• Reconcile petty cash for 4 business facilities
• Reconcile employee expense reports
• Verify employee work and activity logs
• Weekly Payroll with outside vendor
• Responsible for leases and setting up utilities for new clients
• Posting employment ads and conducting interviews
• Updating and enforcing company policy including sick and vacation time accrued,Employment verification's, Manage e-mail accounts, server and Website, Order office supplies

• Benefits - HRA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Workman's Comp, Disability Insurance

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Windows, Walls and More Inc
03.2007 - 03.2017

• Stared out full time - went to part time after 3 years

• Report directly to store owner all bookkeeping

• QuickBooks Pro
• Account Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Prepare financial statements and general ledger adjustments.
• Payroll
• Bank deposits
• General Ledger
• Vendor and bank reconciling
• Customer service
• Quarterly tax returns for sales tax and payroll taxes
• Coordinate shipping and receiving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Finance Department Team Leader

Agridient, Inc
04.2012 - 05.2016

• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Lead department to assure timely procedures.
• Verified details of transactions, including funds received and total account balances.
• Processed average of 100 invoices per month for large-scale international organization.
• Coded and processed vendor invoice payments.
• Opened and assigned new client accounts.
• Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.
• Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems.

Office Manager

Mid Michigan General Dental
04.2011 - 01.2012

• Utilize Patterson Eaglesoft Chartless Software and QuickBooks Pro.
• Patient and Insurance billing and EFT's, automatic payments for patients, doctors salaries, applied insurance and patient payments, patient relations, assured walked out procedures are correct, employee scheduling, benefits, reported hours and maintained office policies.
• Wrote 36 page business plan which contributed to $250,000.00 expansion loan, including graphs, charts and narrative.
• Established audit trail to match up two software systems.

Bookkeeper

Plymouth Oral and Facial Surgery
09.2008 - 04.2011

• Fluent in Henry Shein OMS software.
• All bookkeeping for 4 oral surgeon offices for 4 doctors using QuickBooks Pro.
• Responsibilities included bank reconciliation, month end close, general ledger adjustments, numerous
• Credit card reconciliation, scheduling surgeries, updated and maintained computers.
• Established audit trail to balance two software systems.
• Substantially exceeded standard on reviews.
• Achieved perfect attendance.

Cash Clerk

CenterPlate/Palace of Auburn Hills
02.2004 - 01.2009

• Preformed Collections, verify and deposit all cash/coupons for 3 entertainment venues.
• Palace of Auburn Hills, Meadowbrook and DTE Outdoor Music Venues.)

• Part time - seasonal

Manager - Owner

Enchanted Florist, Inc
07.1993 - 01.2008

Customer service/relations, sales, floral design and deliveries.
• All aspects of Bookkeeping: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Job Costing.
• Human resources, hiring/firing, invoicing, job costing, collections, balance sheets, benefits
• Cost of Goods reports, income statements, bank reconciliation and bank deposits.
• Scheduling, human resources for up to 15 employees, computer training, inventory,
• Public relations, safety,advertising, ordering, displays.
• Utilized Visual Ticket software which included: bookkeeping, check writing, and employee punch in/out features as well as point of sale.

Floral Designer

Village Florist
09.1990 - 08.1993

• All aspects of Floral Design, customer service, deliveries and displays.
• Successfully tested and became FTD Master Designer.

Buyer

PBM Industries Inc
02.1988 - 09.1990

• Solely in charge of placing all orders (280 separate vendors) for perishable tools for assembly lines that mill, drill and tap automotive manifolds.
• Reduced spending by 15%, reduced vendors.
-35% by establishing and implementing vendor monitoring system through General Motors "Target of Excellence" program based on quality, price and delivery of all products.
• Negotiated blanket purchase orders and monitored cost comparisons.
• Ordered office supplies, equipment, shipping supplies, and machine repair items.
• Payroll/Commissions

Payroll/Commissions

First of Michigan Corporation
03.1987 - 02.1988
  • Direct dealings with over 300 stockbrokers as to commissions earned -Report calculations and adjustments, which required detailed research of stocks and bonds
  • Distrusted weekly reports in three states for over 30 branches
  • Established and implemented Lotus reports system for cumulative studies on wage and bonuses -Supplied wage information directly to payroll including bonuses and commissions, and advancements

Accounts Payable Manager

Perry Drug Stores
03.1980 - 03.1987

Began as Pharmacy Technician, including, customer service, sales and stocking of prescription
medication and controlled substances. Assisted pharmacist on computer prescription system. Issued insurance claim forms.
• Advanced to headquarters as Accounts Payable manager.
• Placed in charge of 120 vendors.
• Performed written, verbal correspondences and reconciliation's on vendor accounts throughout 360- store chain and 2 warehouses.

• Researched shipment shortages and returned merchandise.
•Monitored purchase order terms, cash discounts on computer based system, which included
automatic payment of invoices.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Macomb County Community College
1989

Diploma - General/Business

L'Anse Creuse High School
Mount Clemens, MI
1980

Certification

  • Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise Solutions 2024 (20+ years)
  • FTD Master Designer
  • Financial Auditor and Member of Imlay City Eagles
  • Treasurer and Member of Flaming Pistons Car Club
  • Notary Public
  • Volunteered for tutoring for Junior Achievement for 5 years
  • Member of Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for 10 years

Timeline

Accounting Manager

SBCMI, LLC
05.2021 - Current

Bookkeeper

Improvement Path Systems, Inc
05.2018 - 05.2021

Accounting and Human Resource Manager

Communicare Michigan LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018

Finance Department Team Leader

Agridient, Inc
04.2012 - 05.2016

Office Manager

Mid Michigan General Dental
04.2011 - 01.2012

Bookkeeper

Plymouth Oral and Facial Surgery
09.2008 - 04.2011

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

Windows, Walls and More Inc
03.2007 - 03.2017

Cash Clerk

CenterPlate/Palace of Auburn Hills
02.2004 - 01.2009

Manager - Owner

Enchanted Florist, Inc
07.1993 - 01.2008

Floral Designer

Village Florist
09.1990 - 08.1993

Buyer

PBM Industries Inc
02.1988 - 09.1990

Payroll/Commissions

First of Michigan Corporation
03.1987 - 02.1988

Accounts Payable Manager

Perry Drug Stores
03.1980 - 03.1987

Diploma - General/Business

L'Anse Creuse High School

Associate of Arts - Business

Macomb County Community College
Susan R. Paul