Experience

DESA, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations. • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances. • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers • Served as primary point of contact/resource for external auditors • Developed robust internal controls processes leading to 3 years of no adverse audit finding. • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines. • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data. • Reviewed budgets, including capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management. • Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records. • Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.


Elite Bookkeeping Servies
• Consultant

  • May 2012 - Present

Ripley Entertainment
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Accountant

  • Apr 2019 - Mar 2020


Christie Lites

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. • Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. • Assist the VP Finance in the daily banking requirements. • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions. • Select for distribution a minimum of $100,000.00 in checks daily. • Manage a staff of three Accounts Payable Clerks and a Mail Clerk. • Manages Vendor relations for all nine Entities.



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Accounting Assoc

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Performs T&E audits to ensure compliance to company policy. • Audit and approve Education reimbursement expense reports. • Performs P-Card audits to ensure compliance to company policy • Maintains positive and trusted relationships with customers • Establishes strong working relationships with our bank contacts by partnering with them to serve our customer base needs • Performs T&E audits to ensure compliance to company policy. • Audit and approve Education reimbursement expense reports. • Performs P-Card audits to ensure compliance to company policy • Maintains positive and trusted relationships with customers • Establishes strong working relationships with our bank contacts by partnering with them to serve our customer base needs



SESCO LIGHTING

• Building Materials

• Commission Analyst

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Post Daily Cash Receipts for incoming check, wires, and credit cards. • Analyze and assess accuracy of sales reports using large amounts of data. • Collaborate with sales team on managing deals and resolving commission related issues. • Evaluate and classify sales data and pricing. • Compare invoices to manufactures pricing guides. Key Accomplishments • Effectively analyzed Phillips transaction to report Commission owed totaling $20,000 plus • Post Daily Cash Receipts for incoming check, wires, and credit cards. • Analyze and assess accuracy of sales reports using large amounts of data. • Collaborate with sales team on managing deals and resolving commission related issues. • Evaluate and classify sales data and pricing. • Compare invoices to manufactures pricing guides. Key Accomplishments • Effectively analyzed Phillips transaction to report Commission owed totaling $20,000 plus



Global Travel International

• General Ledger Accountant

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances • Maintain bank accounts and all corresponding bank reconciliations. • Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, and reconciliations. • Complete Revenue Forecasting • Make correcting entries for Balance Sheet completion. • Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances • Maintain bank accounts and all corresponding bank reconciliations. • Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, and reconciliations. • Complete Revenue Forecasting • Make correcting entries for Balance Sheet completion.



Siemens Corporation

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Continuous Control Monitoring Analyst

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  Prepare Vendor Risk Analysis reports to detect prohibited vendors for Siemens Operating Companies. Lead stale check process and ensure we get timely and accurate information from India staff Monitor the First Strike tool to ensure team is working all Dupes daily and Lead Bi- Weekly Dupe Focus call to discuss problems and key issues concerning constant backlog. . Compare First Strike totals versus total invoices exported to ensure they match. Coordinate all CCM audit activities. Support Cash Management team as needed.



Palmetto GBA

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

  Prepare and review the financial portion of FISS. Ensure the extended repayment schedule is followed in accordance with CMS guidelines Assist in the day to day maintenance of complete general ledger Prepare Provider Files Log Provider call into database Prepare and review the financial portion of FISS. Ensure the extended repayment schedule is followed in accordance with CMS guidelines Assist in the day to day maintenance of complete general ledger Prepare Provider Files Log Provider call into database



The Pearl Restaurant, LLC

• Owner

  • Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

  Established Limited Liability Corporation status. Responded to written and telephone request for catering bids that resulted in catering contracts. Reviewed financial transaction and monitored budget to ensure efficient operation, and ensured expenditures stayed within budget limitations. Investigated and resolved food quality and service complaints. Conferred with food preparation and other personnel to plan menus and related activities and dining room operations. Supervised staff of day to day functions of running the restaurant.



Target Corporation

• Thailand
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Executive Team Leader

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

  Managed retail store and supervised employees. Planned and prepared work schedules, assigning employees to specific tasks for project completion. Formulated pricing policies on merchandise according to Requirements for profitability of store operations. Coordinated sales promotion activities. Expedited communication between upper level management and general personnel. Prepared and directed workers preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy. Supervised employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records and preparing daily record of transactions. Ensured compliance of employees with established security, sales and record keeping procedures and practices. Answered customer complaints and inquiries. Interviewed, hired and trained employees.



Companion Life

• United States

• Staff Accountant

  • Dec 2005 - Jul 2006

  Reconcile General Ledger Accounts Balance Long and Short Term Investments Assist Management with various managerial reports. Applied Principles of Accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Kept accurate records of premium taxes to various states. Reconcile General Ledger Accounts Balance Long and Short Term Investments Assist Management with various managerial reports. Applied Principles of Accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Kept accurate records of premium taxes to various states.



City of Columbia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accountant

  • Apr 2001 - Aug 2005

  Record and balance all aspects of Fixed Assets for the entire City of Columbia. Complete year-end depreciation. Utilize generally accepted accounting procedures to initiate budget transfers, amend accounts, and administer various accounts Assist subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. Assisted management in the implementation of the new accounting system. Directed and coordinated activities of Accountants Payable Accountant and temporary clerical workers. Supervise a staff of five Accounts Payable Technicians. Analyze financial information in order to prepare financial statements and notes. Supports internal and external audits. Complete Bank Reconciliation to ensure balance bank accounts. Complete year-end reconciliation to the general ledger. Review Wachovia Connection reports to ensure that funds are wire to correct accounts and journal entries are booked accordingly. Prepare and record journal entries. Provided assistance on preparing annual budget.



Blue Cross Blue Shield

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Jun 1998 - Apr 2001

  Prepare detailed financial reports for management on a weekly/monthly basis. Review and approve all bank reconciliation's to ensure accurate balances of general ledger accounts. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation's of government accounts. Serve as a liaison between the Finance Associates and the Supervisor. Filled in where needed in absence of Supervisor. Participate in the development of job procedures to assist in the training of new employees. Prepare employee task list to ensure meeting of development goals. Responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely completion of reports within contractual standards under minimal supervision.