Cynthia Bell

Cynthia Bell 3305 Park Vista Drive La Crescenta, CA 91214 Tel: - Email:- Experience: 7/2008 – present Business Owner: Pedal Spin Studio • • • Built a multi location indoor cycling company from the ground up Managed all “back of house” activities Maintained freelance bookkeeping clients handling various degrees of responsibility 4/2006 – 7/2008 Controller: The Gary Group, Santa Monica, CA • • • • • Oversee all aspects of finance, operations and Human Resources Recouped over $750k in unbilled media Instituted a semi-annual review process Implemented an agency wide management system to integrate studio, media and accounting departments. Negotiate and execute all agency contracts 4/2002 – 4/2006 Manager of Accounting and Administration: Ignited Minds, Marina del Rey, CA • • • • • • • • Manage accounting department of integrated multimedia marketing agency Supervise all admin and accounting staff Review, approve and submit all client estimates Oversee all client billings and receivables Oversee all accounts payable Month, Quarter and Year End Close/Reporting Budgeting and cash flow Assist in HR function with Agency recruitment and new hire orientation 2/1998 – 2/2001 Controller/Office Manager: Kagan Life & Health, Century City, CA • • • • • Designed and implemented an accounting system to track and reconcile agency wide commission payments Managed and prepared payroll using ADP automated payroll software Worked directly with outside CPA firm to audit monthly financial statements and assist in tax planning Established new and maintained existing vendor relationships to include contracts and disbursements Maintained compliance with multiple state licensing agencies 1/1997 – 2/1998 Controller/Office Manager: Precision Concrete, Carlsbad, CA • • • • • Prepared Payroll and administered benefits to 60+ employees Administered contracts for both Government and Privately owned clients Prepared, submitted and collected all client billings Coordinated all vendor releases and payments Various Office Management/Administrative Duties 7/1994 – 1/1997 Sr. Account Manager: Douglas C. Collyer, Business & Tax Services, Killeen, TX • • • • • Prepared and audited financial statements for various business clients Prepared Federal and multi-state Corporate, Partnership and Personal tax returns Monthly 941 deposits Quarterly and yearly Payroll and Sales Tax filings Participated in audits on behalf of clients for various state and federal agencies Skills: • • • • • Over 20 Years Combined experience in Public and Private Accounting Proficient in All Microsoft Office Applications Skilled in various Accounting packages to include, but not limited to Quickbooks Pro, Peachtree, Great Plains, MAS 90 and Creative Manager Pro Well versed in State and Federal Labor Laws and OSHA regulations Highly polished and professional in dealing with clients and vendors as well as co-workers and principals Education: Kansas State University, KS Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Reverences: Available Upon Request