Lynn A.

James
7653 Serrano Way, Burlington, MA 02116  617-564-0978
lynn.a.james1@comcast.net  LinkedIn URL

Director of Accounting/Controller
Accountant, A Recognized Expert in A/P and A/R, Experienced in all aspects of accounting

Dynamic and versatile professional with over eight years of experience in accounting/finance operations
within a competitive manufacturing environment. Goal-focused professional with demonstrated track
record of leading preparation and analysis of financial functions while maintaining complex accounting
objectives. Proven expertise in improving cash-flow, building vendor-client relations, and maintaining both
internal and external accounts to generate substantial increases in revenue. Technical skills include
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Peachtree Accounting, and TaxACT software.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Cash Flow Management  Aged A/R Management  Vendor Relationships  Report & Document Preparation
Internal Controls  General Ledger  Accounting Policies & Procedures  Audit Coordination  GAAP
Compliance  Accounts Payable & Receivable  Short- and Long-Term Corporate Planning

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

HUNT MANUFACTURING, Boston, MA January 2009 – Present
World-wide leading producer and distributor of office supplies and arts and crafts products.
Accounting Manager  June 2010 – Present
Manage overall accounting operations, including payroll, general ledger, and inventory control. Lead and
control a team of two staff accountants and payroll clerk. Recruit, train, and hire a high-performing team.
Spearhead the development of financial statement monthly, quarterly, and annually to support decision-
making process. Prepare special reports and submit to senior management. Partner with IT Manager,
inventory control manager, master production scheduler, and other departments to streamline daily
operations. Manage large special orders in collaboration with sales and manufacturing manager.
 Monitored and maintained average inventory level up to $275K and optimized standard order
ranging from $15K to $550K.
 Coordinated year-end audits and tax returns with external CPA firm; gathered and forwarded
annual audit reports to higher authority.
 Accelerated profitability per special order by 6% after developing a spreadsheet to determine
specialized order costs.

Staff Accountant  January 2009 – June 2010

Recruited to achieve $40M budget objectives by managing billing, collections, and Aged A/R. Compared
vendor invoices and raw material packing slips to deal with accounts payable. Performed month end and
year-end journal entries for A/R through cooperation of accounting manager. Ensured optimal vendor
relationship by resolving vendors returned item credit and invoices disputes.
 Improved company cash flow, decreased aged A/R $84K, and saved company $20K by finding
defective parts and tactful negotiating returns with vendor.
 Oversaw all aspects of accounts receivable billing, processing invoices, monthly statements,
collections, and management of aged A/R $775K per month.

SHAWMUT, DANZINGER, AND HOLLAND CPAS, Cambridge, MA

The leading company that offer services to CPA firm regional-to-international clients
Accounting Externship  September 2008 – December 2008
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Delivered hands-on assistance in fiscal year-end audit of a manufacturing company. Reviewed accounts
payable invoices and verified with inventory records to eliminate discrepancies. Analyzed monthly,
quarterly, and year-end general journal entries for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
 Exceeded position expectations and received appreciation from audit team leader.

HANSON, GOLDSTEIN AND GOLDSTEIN, LLP, Stow, MA

Served CPA firm regional-to-international clients
Staff Accountant July 2006 – December 2006
Gained practical experience through generation of pre-tax return reports for corporations (S and C),
limited liability partnerships (LLPs), limited liability companies (LLCs), and non-profit organizations.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

WILSON FREE CLINIC, City, State

Wilson free clinic delivering healthcare services to low-income persons
Staff Accountant February 2010 – Present
Oversee accounting operations, such as maintaining accounting records and bank reconciliation statement.
Create and present reliable financial reports to clinic’s Board of Directors.

EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIP

B.A. in Accounting, Boston College, Boston, MA, 2008

Associate of Arts, in Accounting, Stow Community College, Stow, PA, 2006
Passed CPA Exam
Membership: AICPA

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Gold Incentive Cash Award