SueAne Richards
Yuba City
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Horizon Management and Consulting Group, adept at financial reporting and auditing. Proven track record in managing teams and enhancing processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP. Skilled in QuickBooks and account reconciliation, with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to accuracy in financial operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager-On Call
Horizon Management and Consulting Group
Yuba City
01.2023 - Current
- Manager to an accounting department for a 20 facility behavioral health company with over 600 employees.
- I manage an accounting department with six accounting clerks.
- My role consists of compiling financial reports, cash flows, auditing, payroll and the review and guidance of the clerks and their work flow.
- I managed the companies annual spend down project and the compiling of the FYE financial reports for our CPA's external audit.
- I report directly to the CFO and assist with the report's preparation for quarterly board meetings and any ad hoc projects assigned to me.
Finance Manager
Nelson Mfg. Co., Inc.
Yuba City
12.2005 - Current
- Quarterly and Year End Taxes; 1099 Processing
- Fiscal Year End Prep and Closing
- Accounts Receivable Collections and Auditing
- Safety Management and Record keeping
- Human Resources Management
- Managed full cycle accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions using QuickBooks desktop and Online software
- Performed monthly closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepared and filed quarterly sales tax returns in compliance with state regulations
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary documentation and support
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, benefits contributions, and tax withholdings
- Reconciled employee benefit accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of balances
- Implemented electronic document management system for efficient storage and retrieval of financial records
- Provided training and guidance to junior bookkeeping staff on proper accounting procedures and software usage
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local tax laws/regulations through diligent research & analysis
- Conducted regular account reconciliations (bank statements/accounts payable/receivable) ensuring accuracy
- Served as a point of contact for financial institutions, managing banking relationships and resolving any issues or discrepancies
- Liaised with clients/vendors regarding billing inquiries/discrepancies; resolved issues promptly and professionally
- Closely monitored accounts receivable aging report, following up on overdue payments to ensure timely collection
- Conducted periodic reviews of accounting processes/procedures; identified areas for improvement & implemented changes accordingly
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information while adhering to ethical standards/practices within the profession
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Sleeprite Industries
Burlingame
01.2003 - 10.2004
- Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts
- Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Researched and resolved collections and billing dispute
- Processed Financial Data Entry such as Adjusting Journal Entries
- Managed all aspects of Payroll including processing payroll, payroll taxes and reports
- Processed all Quarterly and Annual Payroll reports, taxes, W-2's and 1099's
- Managed all Human Resource files, benefits and reports
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
Bookkeeper-Office Manager
Menlo-Atherton Plumbing
Menlo Park
08.1999 - 10.2004
- Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
- Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts
- Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency
- Processed Financial Data Entry such as Adjusting Journal Entries
- Managed all aspects of Payroll including processing payroll, payroll taxes and reports
- Processed all Quarterly and Annual Payroll reports, taxes, W-2's and 1099's
- Managed all Human Resource files, benefits and reports
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Powell High School
Yuba City, CA06-1993
Skills
- Accounting Auditing and Clean-up
- Account reconciliation
- Weekly and Bi-weekly payroll
- HR Support
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Account Reconciliation A/R & A/P
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounting Team Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Analysis skills
- Paylocity
- Accounts Payable
- QuickBooks Desktop and Online
- Office Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Full Process A/P and A/R
- GAAP
- Accounting Software
- Complex problem solving
- Bookkeeping
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Resolving Discrepancies
- Financial Auditing
- Organizational skills
- Journal Entries
Timeline
Accounting Manager-On Call
Horizon Management and Consulting Group
01.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Nelson Mfg. Co., Inc.
12.2005 - Current
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Sleeprite Industries
01.2003 - 10.2004
Bookkeeper-Office Manager
Menlo-Atherton Plumbing
08.1999 - 10.2004
High School Diploma -
Albert Powell High School