Michael Flynn is an accounting professional seeking a new position. He has over 20 years of experience in accounting roles, including senior accountant positions. He has expertise in areas like budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, and process improvement. References praise his strong communication skills, attention to detail, and dedication.

1. Michael W. Flynn
1612 Southlawn Place, Aurora, IL 60506-5349
Home: 630.896.6312 Mobile: 630.373.6312
mikeflynn.aurora@gmail.com
PROFILE
Hands-on, Management Accountant, offering Contract Administration, and General Accounting expertise. Deep
understanding of the accounting cycle, and processes. Skills include analysis, budgeting, revenue and receivables,
and writing skill. Highlights are initiative, builder of strong working relationship, and customer service approach.
SAMPLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• Utilized Six Sigma principles to direct grant spend-out of a $1,500,000 cost center. Summarized
programs and line items requiring management attention. Simplified process by reducing 40 page
reports to two. Utilized personal credit to achieve goal.
• Created summary of contracts, collaborated with Grants Manager, listing all key data.
• Wrote procedure manuals for revenue, cash receipts and accounts payable.
• Saved $20,000 by creating new process to block unauthorized electronic payments. Revamped
process; Agency had to approve any, after Bank notification.
• Tightened internal controls; reduced use of “receipts to follow” on all payables requests.
EXPERIENCE
Michael W. Flynn, Aurora, IL Small Business Advisor / Accountant 2008–10
Services: small business consulting, policy and procedure writing, and QuickBooks training.
Professional Development Workshops Attended: Aurora University / Human Institute presentations
on leadership development, updates on employee regulations; IL CPA Society Midwest Expo
sessions: QuickBooks, and Benefits Regulations; Clifton Gunderson CPAs on Nonprofit Tax
Issues.
Family Focus, Chicago, IL Senior Accountant 2000-08
Key Responsibilities:
• Approved $2,000,000 of check requests annually.
• Wrote Report for Board Treasurer, highlighting significant budget changes
• Coordinated Audits, external and government. Explanationed Agency programs and processes.
• Worked with Directors to budget, report contract costs, and write amendments.
• Monthly Close, and account reconciliation
• Maintained general ledger, receivables ledger, and receivables collection schedule.
• Prepared financial statements
• Developed contract budgets, reported costs, monitored expenses, and wrote amendments.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Excel, Word, Outlook, Fundware, and QuickBooks.
EDUCATION
BA Accounting Carthage College; Kenosha, WI. QuickBooks; Waubonsee Community College.

2. KEYWORDS to assist Human Resources:
Ability to reach across department boundaries, accountant, senior accountant, budget, analyst,
Key Words to Assist Human Resources:
analysis, reconciliations, account, fixed asset, month end close, data, accounting, finance,
journal entries, excel reconciliations, bank reconciliations, collections, finance, lead,
oversight, income statement, cash flow, revenue, checks, expense, journal entries, entries,
financial statements, accounts payables, payables, receivables, accounts receivables,. auditing,
process improvement, closings, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, schedules, AP, GL, AR ,
P&L, profit and loss, change, client, contracts, consulting, contract terms, detail orientation,
external, files, financial services, goals, grants, innovation, insurance, internal, minimal
supervision, overall business goals, reports, results, team, time sensitive, Quickbooks,
financial reporting, audit

3. “Michael Flynn and I became acquainted via professional networking meetings. In these
setting he was consistently observant and helpful, actively contributing to the group process.
He is also generous with his expertise and contacts, always willing to “pay it forward.” I trust
Mike’s judgment completely, so as I developed the concept for my own business, Nouveau, I
sought out Mike’s advice about the bookkeeping and accounting. He helped me map out a
start-up plan and directed me to a tax accountant regarding questions in that area. Mike is
easy to know and comfortable to work with. His integrity is absolute, and I look forward to
working with him as my business grows.” August 6, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Julianna Patterson Greer
“Michael is a very dedicated and hard working professional. He communicates well with all
levels of staff and was very well liked within the organization. Michael's penchant for detail
and excellence also garnered him respect from our grantors and center directors. Michael
would be a great addition to any accounting team.” February 20, 2009
Caterina Varvaro, Director of Finance & Administration, Family Focus, Managed Michael at
Family Focus Inc.
“Mike is one of a few accountants who can effectively communicate with non-accountants
about practical accounting concerns. During the period encompassed by our working
relationship, he was responsible for allocating salary and benefits to specific center
programs; helped with budget revisions; created reporting processes; and worked closely
with auditors. Personable and with a decided preference for not-for-profit working
environments, he is an asset to any organization.” April 4, 2010
Sonia Callas, Office Manager, Family Network, a Family Focus Center
worked with Michael at Family Focus Inc.