TERESA LAWLEY
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Experienced controller with a proven track record in financial management and analysis. Equipped with the skill set required for this new opportunity through previous roles at Satellites Unlimited and other companies. Adept at overseeing budgets, implementing cost-saving measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Possesses strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset that drives informed decisions for business growth and optimized financial performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Satellites Unlimited LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements to upper management and the board. This consists of the consolidated entity and the seven companies that make it up.
- Prepare and distribute monthly locational financial statements to upper management and area managers
- Business licenses
- Negotiation of vendor contracts
- Completing schedules for the outside accountants to complete the taxes
- Complete yearly ESOP reporting for stock dividends
- Overseeing the accounting department, payroll department, and the purchasing department which included 4 direct reports and 3 indirect reports
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Budget planning and review.
Payroll Manager
Satellites Unlimited LLC
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Manage the payroll process to successfully complete bi-weekly payroll for over 450 employees
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Guide the AR Recon process to ensure that we are receiving the correct amounts per our contract with Dish
- Completed two payroll provider conversions
- Completed the payroll portion of reorganizing the company into an ESOP
- Complete yearly ESOP reporting for stock dividends
- Supervised up to 4 employees
Accounting Manager
Satellites Unlimited LLC
11.2005 - 10.2016
- Reviewing Financial Statements for Accuracy
- Property Tax and Personal Property Tax Returns
- Business licenses
- Negotiation of vendor contracts
- Completing schedules for the outside accountants to complete the taxes
- Completed conversion from SAP Business One to Intacct.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly and quarterly financial documents.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Supervised 4 employees in the accounting department
Owner
TimePlus
01.2001 - 01.2006
- As owner of TimePlus I have handled every function of accounting for small business owners
- These functions include financial statements, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- I also helped to obtain new federal, state, and local tax ids for new small businesses
Assistant Controller
American Family Care
03.1997 - 01.2001
- Compiling and reviewing financial statements for accuracy
- General ledger and bank statement reconciliations
- Property Tax and Personal Property Tax Returns
- Maintaining proper licensure for physicians and American Family Care
- Filing payroll taxes (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly)
- Review accounts payable invoices for coding errors and proper backup
- Review refund requests (the EOBS and patient accounts) for accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama12.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Proliant
- Ceridian Dayforce
- Intacct
- SAP Business One
- AccPac
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Controller
Satellites Unlimited LLC
08.2020 - Current
Payroll Manager
Satellites Unlimited LLC
10.2016 - 08.2020
Accounting Manager
Satellites Unlimited LLC
11.2005 - 10.2016
Owner
TimePlus
01.2001 - 01.2006
Assistant Controller
American Family Care
03.1997 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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