Lynda Rae McDonald
lyndarae@dream4wisdom.com  

 EXPERIENCE

Bend Riverside Motel, Bend, Oregon                                                                                 2001 to 2006
Accountant - Property Management

Converted office into a computerized and efficient accounting operation by establishing specific policies and procedures. Created various reports and spreadsheets to be utilized by manager, board of directors, and accountant. Performed a variety of accounting duties including A/P, A/R, P/R, G/L, journal entries, preparing financial statements, net income/loss allocation, and owner distribution of net income/loss.  Managed petty cash and 7 checking accounts.  Reviewed weekly and monthly aging to determine appropriate actions to collect past due accounts. Responsible for paying and submitting quarterly taxes for sales, state, federal, and unemployment returns.

Klondike Pizza, La Grande, OR                                                                                            1996 to 2001
Accountant - Chain Restaurant

Developed and executed plan to convert manual accounting systems to computerized systems. Managed all accounting functions including depreciation, asset management, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Performed accounts receivable, payable duties, and made collection calls for 4 restaurants. Prepared quarterly payroll reports and year-end W-2 forms. Calculated quarterly and annual manager bonuses.

Central Oregon Alcohol Council, Bend, Oregon                                                                      1993 to 1996
Accountant - Non=Profit Substance Abuse Treatment

Responsible for all financial management functions of a multiple programs.  Calculated, prepared and distributed all payroll checks and affiliated tax returns.  Processed all Accounts Payable payments and Accounts Receivable billings to clients and insurance companies.  Analyzed data from detox, residential treatment and DUII programs and interpreted results.  Developed the annual budget, which included projecting revenues, expenses and anticipating problem areas. 

Powroll Inc., Bend, OR.                                                                                                       1992 to 1993
Office Manager/Bookkeeper - Manufacturer of High Performance Motorcycle Parts

Responsible for all reception and secretarial duties.  Maintained manual cost accounting and inventory valuation systems.  Perform bookkeeping functions, including A/R, A/P, GL, Payroll, Month End Closing, and Quarterly Payroll Reporting.  Assist in shipping as needed.

 EDUCATION

Central Oregon Community College, Bend, Oregon                                                                            1993
A.A., Business (Accounting – Information Systems)
GPA: 3.59, Major GPA: 3.93.

Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon                                                                                  2005
B.S., Business (Marketing)
GPA: 3.75, Major GPA: 3.89.

SKILLS

•     Accounting:   Operations and Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll Administration, Bank and Statement Reconciliations, Data Entry/Receipts/Invoices/Purchases, Budget Preparation, Payroll Preparation

•     Computer Programs:   QuickBooks, Business Works, Peachtree, MYOB, MS Excell, MS Word, MS PowerPointt, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, E-Mail, HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, MS FrontPage

•     Management:   Office Management, Maximizing Productivity and Profits, Problem Solving, Procedure Development/Refinement, Presentations, Time Management

•     General Office:   Document Creation and Maintenance, 10-Key Calculator, Call Screening, Alphanumeric Filing