PAULINE O. LYONS

P.O. BOX 957

RANGELEY, ME 04970

(207) 864-5899

SKILLS

I have 19 years experience in Accounting and Benefits Administration. Hands-on experience in Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Capital Projects and Bank Reconciliation. Strong understanding of payroll (including labor contracts compliance), health and dental insurance, deferred compensation, defined benefits, simple retirement plans, short and long-term disability administration and COBRA benefits. Recently have used an AS/400 based system, a Lawson HRIS/Payroll/Benefits system with the BSI Tax software. Comfortable with the SAP general ledger, accounts receivable, invoicing, accounts payable, construction in progress and the fixed assets systems. I was directly involved in the decision making of all systems that were upgraded and was assigned to the implementation group during 1997-2000 to ensure 2000 compliance for all systems used in the benefit and accounting areas. All systems were installed on time and on budget. I was also responsible for ensuring users were properly trained to use the software.

I currently use Microsoft Office and Peachtree Accounting for Small Business. I am also comfortable with Excel and Lotus 1-2-3.

EDUCATION

Graduated from Thomas College, Waterville, ME in May 2000 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Business.

EMPLOYMENT

1981 - 6/2000, Madison Paper Industries, Madison, ME

1991 – June 2000: Jr. Accountant – In this position I oversaw Payroll for 300+ employees including all hourly payroll functions and all salaried payroll from time record entry to the filing of all tax returns related to Payroll and W-2’s. Responsible for the recording of all accounts receivable, construction in progress and fixed assets. Comparisons & analysis of commitments, expended & unexpended monies were reviewed on a regular basis. Involved in monthly and year-end financial

closings and audits. Reconciled required accounts to the SAP general ledger on a regular basis in addition to monthly bank reconciliation’s.

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Madison Paper Industries, Madison, ME (cont.)

Selected Accomplishments

Team Leader for Payroll/HRIS/Benefits Lawson Software Implementation - 1997

(Project Completed on-time & under budget)

Team Leader for General Ledger, Accounts Receivable & Fixed Assets/CIP for SAP - Implementation 1998 (Project Completed on-time & under budget)

1984-1991: Benefit Assistant/Administrative Secretary to President, Chairman. & CEO

Handled administrative functions for President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer. Duties included coordinating travel & meeting itineraries, planning Owners & Executive Board Meetings, Annual Employee Meeting Coordinator, and United Way Chairperson. I also administered employee benefits regarding health and dental insurance, COBRA, short and long term disability, safety glass prescriptions, safety shoes and assisted in the administration 40lk and pension plans.

6/2000 - Current: M&H Logging & Construction, Rangeley, ME

Office Manager/Accountant - Currently manage all aspects of the office for the logging and construction areas. This includes administration of the retirement plan, health insurance, workers’ compensation, payroll, recruitment, accounts payable, accounts receivable, vehicle & equipment insurance, invoicing, tax returns (940, 941, sales & use tax returns, heavy highway vehicle & quarterly fuel rebate returns) and other day-to-day activities. Directly supervise one clerk in the office. I approve and review all checks paid through payroll and accounts payable.

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