Cynthia Rapp

Qualifications Twenty-nine years’ experience in accounting, human resource and leadership with a high degree of responsibility. I have led small to medium sized teams of diverse backgrounds, skill sets and technical knowledge and developed methods and procedures to deliver the highest degree of services. I have been involved in the daily operations of companies with responsibilities such as financial planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and growth and direction of the leadership team. Most of my current focus has been workforce planning, hiring and retaining staff, developing safety and health programs, and ongoing staff training programs. My strengths include financial statements, budgeting, cash management, internal and external quarterly and annual reporting. I also nurture the personal relationship with the state compliance agencies and the surrounding community organizations and community leaders. I have proven my ability to utilize fair judgement, quick problem solving concepts and troubleshooting skills. I am highly motivated individual that is able to thrive in any environment. Experience Greer Management Services, Carlyle, IL 2005 - Present Finance Officer Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance/accounting functions for several companies with annual sales in excess of $10 million. Evaluate and advise President on issues and make recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures and foster ideas to improve and enhance relations with employees. Create and enforce new policies and procedures as required by multiple state agencies to retain our impeccable compliance status. Oversee the entire payroll process for multiple companies which is done in-house and includes direct deposit, payroll taxes, wage garnishments, employee benefits, and year end payroll reporting. I also serve as the corporate liaison with lenders, auditors, City Officials, Illinois Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and National Equity Fund. Quip Industries, Carlyle, IL 2004 Controller Managed all financial operations including monthly financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, accounts payable, inventory reporting, sales reporting and projections, sales tax filing, payroll and payroll taxes. I prepared payroll in-house for over 100 manufacturing employees. This process included calculating payroll checks, payment of payroll taxes, wage garnishments, and employee benefits. Poettker Construction Co., Breese, IL- Assistant Controller/H.R. Administrator Supervised processing of accounts payable, payroll for 150 employees weekly, payroll taxes for multiple states, review general ledger posting, assist with monthly closing and financial reporting, and reconciliation of bank statements. We processed all payroll in-house which included direct deposit, union lay-off check calculations, payroll tax payments for seven states, union benefit payments as well as non-union benefit processing, and wage garnishments. I was responsible for all human resources functions for union and non-union employees. I served on the Construction Human Resources Council of St. Louis for 3 years. My accounting duties also included providing cost reports to the Project Management and the Production Team, processed subcontractor schedule of values and lien waiver tracking, monthly equipment inventory valuation. Assisted the IT department, Project Management on special projects, Marketing Department on ground breaking and open house events, and the President on special projects. William R. Mansell, CPA, Centralia, IL- Accountant Prepared monthly financial statements, accounts payable, processed payroll, payroll tax returns for multiple corporations, prepared individual and business income tax returns, and performed annual audits for several corporate accounts. St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia, IL- Financial Counselor/Biller Responsible to contact patients and make payment arrangements on delinquent accounts. Processed all billable charges to Medicare on impatient accounts. Education Kaskaskia College 1991 Associates Degree in Applied Science- Accounting Leadership Certified Marketing Professional Certificate - 2011 Secretary- Affordable Assisted Living Coalition – 2015 - Present Board of Directors – Affordable Assisted Living Coalition – 2009 – Present References Kimberly Henkel, RN HSHS Highland, IL- Brooke Feltmeyer, LPN Former Administrator of Manor at Mason Woods - Wayne Smallwood, Executive Director Affordable Assisted Living Coalition - Fred Dintleman, Former Project Manager Holland Construction (retired) -