CONNIE JOHNSON 2601 Hilltop Drive, Apt.

936 Richmond, CA 94806 Home: (510) 223-2867 Cell: (51 0) 387-7693 Email: cj1dca362@westpost.net CAREER OBJECTIVE A dynamic, result oriented financial professional who strives to exceed bottom-l ine goals and objectives through knowledge, experience, and dedication to qualit y customer care. CORE STRENGTHS Analysis & Error Resolution SAP and Concur Organization & Time Management Accounts Payable Computer Proficient Team Worker Oral & Written Communication GAAP Accounting Systems & Processes PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT DREYER`S GRAND ICE CREAM Expense Report Auditor * * * * * * Oakland, CA 6/2011 - Present

Audit expense reports for compliance prior to reimbursement Notify employees regarding compliance issues Make general ledger and mathematical adjustments Assist employees with problem solving and submission issues Perform payment verifications Place stop payment and check reissues

SUTTER EASTBAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION Physician Services Accounting Lafayette, CA * * * * * * * * *

3/2011 - 6/2011

Reviewed and reconciled Contractor timesheets for accuracy and compliance Added and subtracted applicable fees and adjustments Generated check requests for Payroll and Accounts Payable processing Coded and reconciled invoices Updated physician vendor maintenance files Ordered physician lab coats, phone devices and accessories Served as recorder for various committee meetings Reorganized Physician Services department filing systems Assisted with ad hoc projects as needed

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES Accountant 3/2011 * * * *

Hercules, CA

1/2011 -

Compiled, and packaged 2006 thru 2010 documents for external audit Posted and maintained monthly journal entries Extracted and distributed monthly performance reports Cleared and prepared Excel files for 2011 data

BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL, INC. Expense Specialist Novato, CA * * * *

6/2010 - 7/2010

Added, deleted and updated users and expense accounts in Concur system Audited expense reports for compliance to company policy and procedure Added and changed information to the vendor maintenance file Assisted with ad hoc projects as needed

BERLEX LABORATORIES, INC. Accountant (8 years) 009

Richmod, CA

2000 - 2

* Assembled spreadsheets and analyzed financial information to prepare monthly m anagement reports o Monthly operating summary and Research & Development project rep orts o Monthly and year-to-date analysis for various expense reports * Maintained and reconciled monthly bank statements, expense reports, petty cash and corporate credit card accounts * Performed journal entries, monthly accruals and coding corrections for various cost centers * Analyzed budgets to prepare periodic reports that compared budgeted costs to a ctuals * Customer Service & Training: o Assisted with employee inquires/problems through analysis and inv estigation o Trained staff on Concur expense reporting system * Other: o Monitored and investigated invoice aging report and provided prob lem resolutions o Maintained Accounts Payable vendor master o Provided backup support to Accounts Payable o Worked with Purchasing regarding proper coding, tax, and goods r eceipt issues o Assisted finance staff with special projects as assigned, priorit ized and monitored the completion of tasks

BERLEX LABORATORIES, INC. Accounts Payable Coordinator (7 years) Richmond,CA

1992 - 1999

* Initiated and processed high volume payment processes in SAP based on company policy and procedures * Analyzed and investigated invoices for problem resolution * Verified general ledger coding along with end user specifications * Processed manual checks and filed supporting documents

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong Interpersonal Skills: Able to interact effectively with management, inter nal and external customers, co-workers, and individuals of all levels and backgr ounds. * High Standards: Demonstrated record of high performance standards, including a ttention to schedules, deadlines, budgets and quality work. * Detail Oriented: Keen evaluation and observation skills aiding in problem solv ing and prevention. * Self-staring: Exercises initiative and dedication to meet goals and objectives . * Team Worker: Enjoy working as part of a team but able to work independently as needed. * Computer Proficient: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, SAP, Concur. EDUCATION University of Phoenix, CA Accounting 1 year