Controller/Accountant/Financial Analyst etc.

Tammi Y. Turner, CPA

Cell: 434-***-**** E-mail: aboadm@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Flexible, self-motivated Accounting Professional with more than 15 years of progressive

experience in financial services and high-tech environments, and a strong combination of

technical, analytical and organizational skills. Known for ability to take on challenges and new

projects with little guidance or training. Strong commitment to professional development with

a demonstrated short learning curve. Seeking a career position in a progressive organization

that places value on integrity, excellence of service and recognizes both team and individual

contributions. Strengths include:

Effective and Persuasive Communication Skills

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Planning, Organization and Project Management

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Budget Development & Management

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Financial Analysis - Financial Management - Critical Thinking Skills

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Cost Accounting - Auditing

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Team Leadership and Facilitation

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Computer Software: MAS 200, QuickBooks, SAP, JDEdwards, SMART, CODA, Microsoft

Office including Excel, Word, Outlook; HONE, PROFS, Lotus Notes. DOS, OS/2, UNIX

Oracle, GLDI. AS/400, New World Systems.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant, originally licensed in Texas in November 1998, now licensed in

Virginia, will be transferring license to Michigan in 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Roanoke, VA 2010-2012

Senior Staff Accountant, Operations – Handled all accounting for six senior living

communities. Prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, analysis, annual budgets, training,

reconciliations, schedules, month-end close. Financial statement preparation.

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg, VA 2006 – 2010

Financial Professional III, Head Accountant for the Utilities Department –Managed all

accounting. Budgets, projections, audit schedules, CAFR schedules, MD & A, capital

projects. Responsible for all Combined Sewer Overflow reporting as well as management,

federal (EPA), and state (DEQ) functions and reporting. Also responsible for G/L, A/P, and

fixed assets. Supervised staff of three.

Gregg Services Inc./BWXT Services Inc; Lynchburg, VA 2004 – 2006

Accountant, Government Contracts Accounting-Temporary position at BWXT Services.

Responsibilities include preparing spreadsheets and other schedules for the DCAA (Defense

Contracts Audit Agency) yearly Incurred Cost Proposal, relocation analysis, internal sampling,

reconciliations, audit requests, and assisting in government audits of allowable costs using

FAR and other government regulations.

M/A-COM, Inc./Tyco Electronics; Lynchburg, VA 2000 – 2003

Products Financial Analyst – Responsibilities included financial analysis for the Design

Engineering and Product Management departments. Performed accruals, budget preparation

and analysis, special projects, calculated product extra costs, and provided ERP

implementation.

Selected to become a “super user” during company’s conversion to SAP. With no prior

training or experience learned the system, researched user needs, developed and conducted

training on SAP for users at all levels. Became the “go-to” person for assistance in using SAP

for locations throughout the U.S. and saved the company significant training costs

Received two Star Awards for projects involving year-end inventory, and developing/

conducting training classes company-wide for SAP conversion

Researched, interviewed key organization people and developed Last-time Buy policy and

procedure. Resulted in first standardized check list and procedure used via intranet

throughout the company

Currency Systems International, Inc.; Irving, TX 1997 – 1999

Financial Staff Accountant – (1998 – 1999)

Provided all Accounts Receivable accounting and collections, prepared U.S. financial

statements, accruals and prepaids. Responsible for all General Ledger accounting and bank

statement reconciliations.

Cost Accountant – (1997 – 1998)

Tracked and analyzed manufacturing costs, reconciled inventory reports with the General

Ledger. Prepared corrective journal entries and all cost reports.

Recruited to bring order out of the chaos of the inventory cost accounting system. With no

expertise in-house and no previous cost accounting experience, researched, learned Macola

software, analyzed the reports and variance information hitting the general ledger and

determined the most effective way to use the system for accurate cost accounting.

Performance on the project resulted in promotion to Financial Staff Accountant

Johnson, Miller and Co., CPAs; Odessa, TX Aug. 1996 – Mar. 1997

Staff Auditor – Performed audits in governmental, construction, gas card, and convenience

store organizations. Drafted financial statements.

KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP; Midland, TX Jan. 1996 – Apr. 1996

Intern – Tax Return Preparation. – Prepared tax returns and workpapers for corporations,

trusts, gift tax and private individuals.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Odessa, TX

Bachelor of Business, Accountancy and Information Systems

Graduated Magna cum Laude

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