ELIZABETH ROY
Analyst, Accounting
Plymouth
Summary
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with extensive experience in applying financial analysis software, Excel spreadsheets and other tools to analyze and summarize data in a meaningful way. More than 10 years combined applied and academic experience in accounting principles, accounts payable/receivable, and financial analysis. Committed to clear communication in a team environment while thriving on working independently to identify priorities, set goals, and anticipate and meet deadlines. Fast learner open to new technologies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student
08.2022 - Current
Senior Business Operations Analyst
Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2006 - 11.2010
- Purchasing and accounts payable supporting over 40 research staff members across four distinct offices.
- Expense report analysis, reconciliation, and distribution.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Negotiated preferred pricing with vendors.
Accounts Receivable/Inventory Analyst
Concord Foods
06.2002 - 04.2003
- Used analytical models and mathematical analysis to generate daily inventory reports of both raw materials and finished goods.
- Identified and corrected database errors to maintain accurate inventory calculations.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain sufficient supplies to meet production goals.
- Reconciled invoices with delivery receipts.
- Verified delivery status with vendors to facilitate the planned production schedule.
Classroom Paraprofessional
Plymouth Public Schools
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Contributed to the creation of an inclusive classroom culture where all students felt valued, respected, and supported in their pursuit of academic success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Store Operations Supervisor
Eastern Mountain Sports
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours while controlling labor costs.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
U.S.S.F. Referee
United States Soccer Federation
03.1999 - 01.2015
Tax Preparer
H&R Block
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Offered guidance on state and federal tax regulations to clients, ensuring they understood their obligations and opportunities.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
Inventory Specialist
Eastern Mountain Sports
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Created, tracked, and maintained purchase orders for men's and women's apparel and outerwear.
- Reconciled invoicing with receipts across 20+ stores and a central warehouse.
- Reviewed production reports from factories to monitor garment delivery status.
- Communicated routinely with domestic and foreign manufacturers.
- Sales history analysis for size and color trends.
- Invoice analysis and resolution of store receiving issues.
- Developed an inventory forecasting model, improving the accuracy of stock ordering.
Assistant Store Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped them to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintained sales floor inventory levels to meet customer needs.
Research Assistant
M.S.U. Department of Entomology
08.1999 - 09.2000
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Investigated effects of invasive species on ecosystems and recorded findings.
Forestry Assistant
Michigan Department of Transportation
05.1999 - 10.1999
Teaching Assistant
M.S.U. Department of Forestry
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Conducted lab sessions in which students applied the knowledge gained in the classroom to actual forests.
Forester
U.S. Forest Service North Central Research Station
05.1998 - 09.1998
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop long-term forest management plans, ensuring ecological sustainability and economic viability.
- Performed benefit/cost analysis of proposed management regimes to facilitate long-term resource planning.
- Participated in public forums to address the concerns of stakeholders, and to present the results of the benefit/cost analysis for public feedback.
- Established short- and long-term functional plans for management of forest lands and forest resources with estimated annual costs and measurable benefits by which to gauge plan's efficacy.
Coordinator of Safety and Training
UMass Transit Service
02.1992 - 03.1996
Education
Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Northeastern University
Boston, MAMaster of Science - Forestry
Michigan State University
E Lansing, MIBachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MASkills
Proficient in internal audit processes
Critical analysis
Data-driven decision making
Effective negotiation
Clear and concise communication
Meticulous attention to detail
Operational efficiency
Sales analysis
Budgeting and cost control
Goals and performance
Accounts payable and receivable
Financial reporting
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Paraprofessional
Plymouth Public Schools
10.2018 - 08.2022
Store Operations Supervisor
Eastern Mountain Sports
06.2012 - 10.2015
Tax Preparer
H&R Block
11.2006 - 04.2007
Senior Business Operations Analyst
Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2006 - 11.2010
Inventory Specialist
Eastern Mountain Sports
05.2005 - 06.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports
09.2004 - 05.2005
Accounts Receivable/Inventory Analyst
Concord Foods
06.2002 - 04.2003
Research Assistant
M.S.U. Department of Entomology
08.1999 - 09.2000
Forestry Assistant
Michigan Department of Transportation
05.1999 - 10.1999
U.S.S.F. Referee
United States Soccer Federation
03.1999 - 01.2015
Forester
U.S. Forest Service North Central Research Station
05.1998 - 09.1998
Teaching Assistant
M.S.U. Department of Forestry
08.1997 - 05.1999
Coordinator of Safety and Training
UMass Transit Service
02.1992 - 03.1996
Accounting Certificate - Accounting
Northeastern University
Master of Science - Forestry
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Massachusetts