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Cynthia J. Witherspoon

Cynthia J. Witherspoon

St Louis

Summary

Results-driven accounting professional with a proven track record in facilitating internal and external auditing procedures. Strong technical accounting skills complemented by extensive experience in management reporting and workforce diversity initiatives. Expertise in staff training, development, and performance management aligns operational and financial objectives while fostering team cohesion and effective leadership. Comprehensive background in general ledger accounting includes account analysis, reconciliation, journal entries, month-end and year-end closing processes, accounts receivable management, and budget forecasting.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Acct. and Finance Manager

Hudson and Associates, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of Hudson’s financial department as well as monitor the daily financial operations within the company. Also serve as the Operational Manager for multiple entities in various states. Responsible for keeping track of financial status and performance of the company to identify areas for potential improvement and growth. Review financial data and prepare reports to be presented to management to assist in business decision making. Responsible for internal and external auditing processes and procedures. Perform yearly forecasting, develop budgets, and perform monthly and yearly reporting, in addition to fixed asset management and capitalization. Manage City of St. Louis, MO Customer Service Call Center and staff, develop and implement policies and procedures to support regulatory and business practices under municipal and state legislation. Manage adjudication hearing as required by law and the processing of all tickets paid via cash, check and/or credit card via AIMS/EDC Parking Management software. Collaborate as company representative with third parties and government partners. Manage and monitor all contracts, safety, and security practices to support all locations.

Acct. Supervisor, Reconciliation Unit

SLUCare Physician Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Manage the daily operations of Reconciliation Unit, leading a team of five accounting specialists supporting reconciliation activities for a large multi-specialty academic ambulatory clinical practice averaging more than 500,000 arrived visits per year. Provided direct oversight for reconciling bank wires, lock box, credit cards and refund accounts. Oversaw the preparation of various financial daily reports and monthly reconciliation activities including submission of monthly and yearly closing journal entries totaling more than $13 million monthly. Daily deliverables include the daily processing of monetary receipts, lockbox, cash, patient co-pays, wire transfers and credit cards transactions. Develop policies and procedures to meet deadlines and other regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Financial Acct Standards [GAAP]
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Financial management
  • Financial analysis
  • Budget forecasting
  • Customer relationship development
  • Performance analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Coaching and training
  • Tax compliance
  • Financial reporting
  • Operational reporting

Timeline

Senior Acct. and Finance Manager

Hudson and Associates, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Acct. Supervisor, Reconciliation Unit

SLUCare Physician Group
01.1999 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Tennessee State University

Training and Continuing Education

Deputy Accounting and Finance Officer -  United States Air Force

I assisted in the administration of the military base's accounting and distribution function. My responsibilities included overseeing the distribution of cash and reconciling all daily monetary receipts, ensuring the safekeeping of all cash and negotiable instruments. I prepared the budget and managed the computerization, documentation, and processing of payroll wages and deductions for employees. Additionally, I handled all activities in the absence of the Director.

Cynthia J. Witherspoon