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Amy McClure

La Mirada

Summary

Results-driven accountant with a focus on financial transparency and problem-solving. Expertise in managing restricted funds and conducting reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and enhanced cash flow management for nonprofit organizations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Stars & Stripes Children's Foundation
Irvine
10.2022 - Current
  • Managing financial records to comply with nonprofit accrual-based bookkeeping procedures.
  • Managing restricted funds to ensure accurate tracking and disbursement.
  • Conducting reconciliations for all accounts and fundraisers.
  • Assisting in budget forecasting and management.
  • Collaborating with external auditors and providing reports and documentation during annual audit processes.
  • Collaborating with tax preparer during annual tax filing.
  • Managing, tracking, and recording accounts payable and receivable.
  • Improving cash flow managment by setting up new bank accounts, payment platform, and processes.
  • Managing large cash disbursements.
  • Providing in-person financial services for fundraising events.
  • Investigating and resolving banking, billing, and receivables issues
  • Communicating with vendors, donors, beneficiaries, and board members in a proactive and professional manner.
  • Collaborating with Executive Director through email, meetings, and shared spreadsheets.

Senior Account Manager

Accrew dba Anna Ready Bookkeeping
Anaheim
07.2017 - Current
  • Coordinating bookkeeping and financial reporting for diverse clients.
  • Mentoring junior staff on best practices in non-profit accounting.
  • Developing tailored solutions to meet unique client needs and collaborating with teams to support client objectives.
  • Resolving client inquiries promptly, maintaining a high service standard.
  • Conducting regular meetings with clients to review performance metrics, progress, and future goals.
  • Assisting in onboarding new team members to integrate into organization.

Assistant to the Controller

Cal-State Auto Parts, Inc.
Anaheim
01.2002 - 02.2004
  • Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Supported accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.
  • Reviewed journal entries prepared by staff members and posted them into the general ledger system.
  • Conducted reconciliations of bank statements.
  • Managed fixed assets, including vehicles, computers, and equipment.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Processed annual 1099s for contractors

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Whittier College
Whittier
06-2001

Skills

  • Intuit Quickbooks certified
  • Nonprofit accounting
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Financial and cash flow analysis
  • Auditing
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Designated/Restricted funds tracking

Volunteer Leadership Positions

  • MOMs Club International, Whittier Chapter - Served on board as treasurer
  • Moms of Preschoolers (MOPS) at Whittier Area Community Church - Served on board as treasurer and hospitality coordinator
  • La Pluma Elementary PTA - Served on board as treasurer, then as auditor
  • National Charity League (NCL), Whittier Chapter - Served as philanhropy liason in 2020-2021, Grade Level Advisor in 2022, Scholarship Committee in 2023, Senior Recognition Event Chair 2024

Timeline

Accountant

Stars & Stripes Children's Foundation
10.2022 - Current

Senior Account Manager

Accrew dba Anna Ready Bookkeeping
07.2017 - Current

Assistant to the Controller

Cal-State Auto Parts, Inc.
01.2002 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Whittier College
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