Mary Beth Meyers, CPA MA Email direct: marybeth@wardandmeyerscpa.com

QUALIFICATIONS

	20 years varied experience within the field of accounting and business financial management.
	CPA License AC-0032442
	Member of AICPA and FICPA
	Subject to Peer Review and have received only unqualified opinions
	Insight and aptitude necessary to work with and extract information from most computerized accounting systems.
	Cogniscience and ability to handle multiple priorities and a wide array of details.
	Creative and cost conscious with the ability to identify and implement savings measures and income opportunities.
	Ability to perform financial analysis and provide long term projections.

WORK HISTORY

2000 - Present
Managing Member – Ward & Meyers, L.L.C.
1997- 1999
Financial Reporting Specialist, Monroe County School Board, Key West FL.
		Reconcile cash and other ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
		Perform cost analysis for budget considerations.
		Prepare monthly financial statements for Board and all annual reports as required by the DOE, IRS and other regulatory agencies.
		Prepare internal reports for the Auditor Generals office in reply to external audit comments, organizing task force efforts for system implementation as needed.
1988 – 1999
Accountant, B.I.R.I. & Key West FL, Added Value Accounting & Financial Services,
		Provide management consultation on strategic planning; benefit programs, employee policies and audit functions.
		Manage and/or maintain general accounting systems to accommodate accounts payable, payroll, inventory, sales and general ledger functions.
		Budgeting and Financial Planning Services.
		Production of Financial Statements and Tax Returns.
1993 – 1997
Controller/Director of Fiscal Services, Florida Keys Health System, Key West FL.
		Responsible for Budget, Audit and Control over all organizational accounting functions.
		Directed the operations of the Admissions, Medical Records, Billing, Collection, Purchasing and Accounting Departments reporting directly to the CFO and CEO
		Supervised and counseled a staff of 55.
		Responsible for daily cash management, cost controls, maintenance of the general ledger and financial statement preparation.
		Performed financial analysis as required for appraisals, successful Certificate of Need applications and other long-term projections.
		Task force leader involved directly with system design working with management to identify needs & with programmers and staff to address them.
		Oversaw finances of affiliated corporations and prepared or assisted in the preparation of all tax returns, and other reports as required by governing authorities.
1991 – 1993
Financial Manager, D’Ascanio Corporation, Marathon, FL.
		Plan, Budget and Control finances for multi-diversified company with 3 divisions.
		Maintained ledger and oversaw all bookkeeping and accounting functions.
		Coordinated imports, product promotions and marketing efforts.
		Administered insurance and employee benefit programs and managed legal affairs. Maintained UNIX based operating system as network administrator.
1987 – 1990
Secondary Business and Computer Teacher, Block Island School, Block Island, RI.
		Responsible for teaching secondary students all Business, Computer and Home Economics Courses taught at the school.
		Wrote curriculum and purchased the supplies necessary to teach it through grant proceeds awarded to a telecommunications program (BISCUIT) I created and directed.
		Additional positions associated with this job included: Chair-Vocational Education Advisory Committee, Adult Education Coordinator, Grant Project Director for the BISCUIT Program, Yearbook Advisor and Computer Club Advisor.
1984 – 1987
Bookkeeper/Manager, Maclac Enterprises, Block Island, RI.
		Responsible for A/R, A/P and General Ledger.
		Directed operations of Front End and Office.
		Trained cashiers and office personnel, implemented policies and procedures for enhanced control over operations.
		Developed personnel handbook and training materials.
		Coordinated Advertising and Marketing efforts for retail & wholesale operations.

EDUCATION

Masters of Accounting, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. June 1997
	3.7 GPA. Specialized in Financial Planning.
Teaching Certificate, Business Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. May 1988.
	Also pursued Masters in Education taking graduate courses in curriculum development.
Bachelor of Science, Clothing & Textiles, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA. June 1984.
	Major in Fashion Design and Merchandising. Emphasis on Business and Computer Courses.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the use of Lotus, Excel, Word, Word Perfect, Quickbooks, and Windows. Also experienced with Real World Accounting Software, Custom Mainframe Systems, DOS and UNIX based Operating Systems.

 

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