MAUREEN CHEAL
12115 SE 27th St., Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 274-5222
Maureen@cheal.com
Software Skills:
• MS Excel
• MS Access
• Microsoft Dynamix
• Power Point
• T-SQL
• Word
• Variety of accounting programs
Professional Profile:
Aqua Star, Seattle April 2005 - Present
Inventory Control Manager: Oversee all billing and inventory functions for $400M
seafood wholesaler. Responsible for inventory forecasting, reporting and analysis,
aging inventory management, reconciliation and discrepancy control. Developed
reporting and reconciliation tools to improve efficiency in the billing and
inventory departments. Oversee all aspects related to claims and disputes. Provide
analysis and discrepancy identification on sales reports, work closely with
department heads for resolution. Instruct other departments in software usage
and report analytics and resolve discrepancies relating to commission and sales
reporting in a timely manner. Work closely with CFO to improve processes and
procedures. Analyze cost output regarding inventory and negotiate with vendors
to improve margins, decrease costs.
LINK Conference Service, Bellevue Mar 2004 –April 2005
Database Administrator, Billing Management: Increased company profits with analysis
and improvements to existing billing software. Updated critical processes and
improvements to accounting procedures. Maintain and upgrade database systems.
Payroll, analysis, reporting, customer billing, records management, accounts
receivable, collections, customer management, staff supervision. Inter-departmental
problem solving on critical issues.
Interwave Communications, UK Mar 2000 –Jan 2004
Administration Manager: Managed all IT and accounting functions for a European
branch of large US telecommunications company. Contract negotiation with vendors;
purchasing, month end reporting, budgets, forecasting and account reconciliation.
Supervised staff, created policies and procedures and benefits programs.
Training and Certifications:
• 180 hours of continuing education in accounting, Excel, Access, T-SQL
and other related subjects
• 20 years experience in all aspects of accounting
• 15 years experience with a variety of software programs
• Score 36 on Wonderlic
Other Skills and Abilities:
I have excellent people skills and the capability to interact productively
with all levels and am highly respected in my company. Analysis, time management,
sharing information and providing instruction are my great strengths. I am detail
oriented, have a sharp, analytical mind and am good at data manipulation with
the aptitude to grasp concepts, identify issues quickly, and provide solid solutions.
I am self directed and capable of working productively without supervision.
I manage a multitude of projects simultaneously and am ready for whatever comes
along. The CFO and Controller rely heavily on me to resolve all types of accounting
data issues and work with auditors.