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Alison Wells

@alisonwells

Senior Director of Financial Operations at Wilmington College, rebuilding accounting procedures and internal controls.

At Wilmington College, I lead Business Office operations covering accounts payable, payroll reporting, banking, and financial reporting. After departmental turnover, I rebuilt accounting procedures, internal controls, and workflows.

I administer and configure the Jenzabar ERP system and support executive leadership with financial reporting and operational planning. I also oversee audits, institutional contracts, and compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements.

At Miller Brothers Paint Company, I managed accounting and financial operations, including the POS system and daily sales reconciliation across 12 locations. I also maintained inventory accounting records and prepared financial reports to support ownership's decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Director of Financial Operations

Current

Wilmington College

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Lead Business Office operations for a private, nonprofit higher education institution, overseeing accounts payable, payroll reporting, banking, and financial reporting functions. Direct and supervise staff, partner with executive leadership, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards.

Jenzabar Accounts Payable Payroll Reporting Banking Operations Financial Reporting Internal Controls Audit Support Budget Monitoring Staff Supervision Compliance

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Miller Brothers Paint Company

Apr 2001 - Mar 2025 (23 years 11 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting and financial operations for a privately held regional paint business. Administered retail POS system, reconciled daily sales, maintained inventory accounting, processed payroll, and prepared financial reports for ownership.

General Ledger Accountant Month End Closing Financial Reporting POS Reconciliation Inventory Accounting Payroll Accounts Payable Quickbooks

Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

Wilmington College

Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years)

Managed full-cycle accounts payable and supported general accounting operations within a higher education Business Office. Led AP operations, supervised staff, and played a key role in ERP system implementation and process improvement initiatives.

Accounts Payable General Ledger Accountant ERP Implementation Process Improvement Internal Controls Vendor Management 1099 Audit Support

Full Charge Bookkeeper

TMX, Inc.

Nov 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 5 months)

Managed bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Maintained general ledger, prepared financial reports, recorded fleet and operational expenses, and supported month-end close and reconciliations.

Bookkeeping Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Accountant Financial Reporting Month End Closing Reconciliations

Accounts Payable Lead/Project Assistant

Scroggins Grear

Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Processed accounts payable and supported multiple client accounts. Maintained financial records and banking activities, and assisted with onboarding new clients and accounting setup.

Accounts Payable Financial Records Banking Client Onboarding Accounting Setting