Shirley Lewis

Shirley_Lewis@cox.net

Accountant, Educator

Proven ability to streamline processes and establish procedures that save money and increase productivity.

Creative problem-solver who can see the big picture, yet manage details.

Superior work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Analytical: see how the parts affect the whole.
• Balanced managerial and administrative experience.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker; superior solution management.
• Detail-oriented with superb organizational talents.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Fabulous communication skills and ability to train others.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Managerial and Supervisory

• Managed from one to four employees as director and office manager.
• Conducted new employee orientation and a variety of employee training situations.

Quantitative

• Oversaw all accounting and HR functions for multi-company entity.
  • Handled multi-state payrolls and sales tax; Journal entries, A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and preparation of financial statements. Benefits Administrator.
  • Saved company $40K-50K a year by implementing proficient reconciliation procedures and acquiring a merchant vendor that was a better fit for the business.
  • Saved company hundreds of dollars monthly by coaching employees making entries affecting sales tax, and by implementing more efficient screening practices before filing sales taxes.
  • Created computerized versions of pre-employment assessments in excel to increase accuracy and save time in screening applicants.
  • Created excel spreadsheets for greater efficiency in tracking commissions and bonuses.
• Oversaw the operations of a not-for-profit resource center facility including budget, visioning, resource inventory, and customer service; provided a presence at conference events.
  • Increased customer participation, resulting in increased funds for center resources and operations through superior reorganization of facility and providing outstanding customer service.
• Six years of general bookkeeping experience; five years payroll experience.
  • Implemented inventory tracking practices and statistical spreadsheets
• Five years of bank teller experience, specializing in bank drafts, foreign currency, Federal Reserve orders, balancing GL accounts and running credit reports; rotated as vault teller and new accounts representative.

Computer

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel, Assess, Power Point; QuickBooks.
• Proficient in MS Publisher, Print Shop Deluxe, Adobe Acrobat Writer, Quicken, Unison, AS/400, and Hyperion.

EDUCATION

• University of Phoenix, Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training. Highest Honors.  

• Friends University, Bachelor of Business in Management Accounting.

                   4.0 Order of the Tower, Highest Honors, Wichita, Kansas.

• University of New Mexico, Bachelor of University Studies.High Honors.

                   Honors Program, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

ORGANIZATIONS

• Institute of Management Accountants
• Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society
• Golden Key International Honor Society; President (UNM chapter 1987-1988)

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