Experience

Defense Acquisition University

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accountant/ Internal Audior

  • Oct 2019 - Present



US Marine Corps Headquarters

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2019



Marine Corps Systems Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2018



Personnel Support Detachment, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport

• Gulfport, MS

• Human Resource Specialist

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  Professionally serve as a Human Resource Assistant, responsible for the accurate and timely flow of communication and information on strength management, finance, centralized promotion processing, in/out processing of military personnel, and providing services to installation personnel. Directly responsible for accurate and timely submission of finance actions, in/out processing of military personnel, updating and maintaining personnel files. Prepare training slides, coordinate and maintain training and administrative records for mandatory training requirements. Process all pay related transactions. Provide accurate and timely financial data and advice through internal control reviews, budget reviews, inventory reviews, and other financial analyses and audits as well as reporting status, issues, and problems. Ensure that funds are efficiently controlled and that fiduciary reports accurately reflect results of financial operations. Maintain and audit pay and personnel records of military personnel, determine military pay and travel entitlements and deductions. Prepare the financial/accounting reports related to individual pay and travel transactions and operate associated accounting systems. Maintain payroll and accounting databases for disbursement and collection of government funds. Perform travel claim accounting and prepare financial reports.



Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Morale, Welfare & Recreation

• Gulfport, MS

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  Orchestrated the efficient operation of a high volume office providing a full range of precision administrative, secretarial, clerical, accounts receivable support services to senior leadership and support staff. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of standard administrative concepts, principles and practices in performing a wide range of duties aimed at determining when new procedures were needed, studying and evaluating office equipment, and recommending restructuring of clerical activities in the office and subordinate offices. Expertly planned, organized, and prioritized multiple tasks. Established priorities and developed a plan by identifying work to be done, the scope of the specific task or project, and deadlines for completion. Defined the overall objectives, priorities, and deadlines, then independently planned the work, resolved problems, carried out successive steps of assignments, and made adjustments using accepted standard operating procedures or practices. Maintained supervisor’s calendar, coordinated meeting arrangements, and scheduled meetings. Demonstrated advanced written communication skills in composing correspondence, memorandums, statistical data, and other material from rough draft to final copy. Prepared a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents and reviewed and finalized correspondence/documents prepared by others in handwritten or electronic drafts.Proofread/edited correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format. Demonstrate the ability to maximize performance in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring superior strategic planning, organization, and critical thinking skills. Apply strong communication abilities in delivering presentations to employees on policies, procedures, and directives of management. Note: Served as the Marketing and Publicity Coordinator for two-months and as Accounting Assistant for six-months.



Shaggy's Harbor Bar & Grill

• Pass Christian, MS

• Controller

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Effectively handled all aspects of accounting for three companies in QuickBooks, including setup. Coordinated and managed all business and financial affairs, and other operational activities related to the administration of the office by performing accounting/billing functions, management of the computer information system, and records management. Managed related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company's budget. Performed financial analyses, reports, and studies correctly and in a timely manner within established reporting requirements. Ensured accounting documentation/records were adequate and in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and sound business practices. Skillfully managed multiple ongoing tasks and projects in accordance with organizational goals and requirements to achieve objectives and meet critical deadlines. Served as an advisor and provided management with the necessary financial data and technical accounting advice for program management decisions. Performed a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Effectively applied comprehensive, detailed knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, precedents, procedures, and regulations in accomplishing job-related responsibilities.



Manheim

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Served as initial contact for general ledger inquiries and requests, including all related research and analysis on accounts for the business. Approved and posted cash, accounts receivable adjustments, re-bills and related invoices to general ledger. Posted batch reports to journal entries and general ledger. Made recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures. Provided various reporting metrics for monthly / quarterly accounting and variance reports. Conducted accounts receivable month-end closing, and monitored area activities to ensure work was accurate and in accordance with regulatory standards and established policies and procedures. Monitored and analyzed the revenue cycle in order to identify and resolve problems affecting timely processing of insurance claims, and other billing and collections procedures. Documented trends and initiated corrective action to ensure maximum cash reimbursement, prompt payment for services rendered and uninterrupted cash flow. Investigated and resolved more complex and sensitive billing, payment or accounting problems, and initiated corrective actions to ensure maximum reimbursement and prompt payment for client services. Participated in the development of area policies and procedures. Compiled data, conducted statistical and analytical studies of billing volume, dollars billed, payments received, bills outstanding, cash and revenue fluctuations, and prepared regular and special reports for review in planning and evaluating department objectives. Served as a professional resource in analyzing, troubleshooting and reconciling accounts; reviewing and interpreting insurance contracts, verifying specifications are setup in the billing system. Worked with the information systems department to coordinate related system changes to meet contract requirements.



Duke's Waikiki

• Honolulu, HI

• Bookkeeper

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  Verified the accuracy of server and bartender data and compiled spreadsheets in Excel. Reviewed and processed large volumes of complex and confidential information in a timely manner with the highest level of accuracy, and performed a range of accounts receivable, general ledger and related accounting duties independently. Provided accurate and timely financial data and advice through internal control reviews, budget reviews, inventory reviews, and other financial analyses and audits as well as reporting status, issues, and problems. Provided assistance to the controller in identifying, compiling, consolidating, checking, verifying, and organizing a wide variety of detailed budgetary and accounting data relating to different appropriation accounts and line items covering program and administrative expenses for the company’s services. Maintained restaurant supply logs. Reviewed invoices for proper general ledger coding. Participated in month-end closing by ensuring completeness and accuracy of outstanding liabilities. Calculated and posted monthly general ledger entries and accruals.



eWay Insurance Services

• Oxnard, CA

• Bookkeeper

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Accurately handled daily accounting procedures for three companies in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and sound business practices. Demonstrated the ability to evaluate analyze and resolve issues with program operations and accounting. Advised managers on the accounting aspects of agency operations. Made recommendations to senior leadership to modify and improve program operations and accounting. Provided accurate and timely financial data and advice through internal control reviews, budget reviews, inventory reviews, and other financial analyses and audits as well as reporting status, issues, and problems. Ensured that funds were efficiently controlled and that fiduciary reports accurately reflected results of financial operations.



Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Receivable Clerk

  • Aug 2001 - Dec 2003

  Proficiently handled all cash operations of the dealership. Received and verified invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Verified that transactions compiled with financial policies and procedures. Processed backup reports after data entry. Prepared manual checks when required. Assisted as needed with payroll and Accounts Payable. Proficiently handled all cash operations of the dealership. Received and verified invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Verified that transactions compiled with financial policies and procedures. Processed backup reports after data entry. Prepared manual checks when required. Assisted as needed with payroll and Accounts Payable.



Claire's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 1996 - Aug 2001

  Demonstrated advanced skills in driving and producing results by performing leadership responsibilities with competence and maintaining a visually enticing store that is neat and clean, and well organized. Provided effective leadership to store associates in the areas of visual merchandising, sales, cashiering, customer service, store maintenance, and loss prevention in support of day-to-day operations. Specialized in the sale of store goods and merchandise through the application of persuasive communication skills. Demonstrated the ability to achieve sales and profit goals, meet deadlines, promote company initiatives, and supervise and develop a highly motivated sales staff. Collaborate with management team in orchestrating all aspects of merchandising, stock availability, profit protection, sales, forecasting, analyzing reports and general day-to-day management of the store. Selected by Store Manager to train, mentor, develop, and motivate sales associates. Developed, executed and analyzed surveys to ascertain customer satisfaction, emerging trends and future direction, and evaluate current operations based on end-user feedback. Ensured communications to team members was timely and clear, and created a team environment that fostered partnership, innovation, and continuous process improvement. Reports and metrics clearly conveyed status of work, issues needing higher management attention and customer satisfaction. Exercised personnel management responsibilities in a manner consistent with governing directives and the goals and objectives of higher-level management. Accomplished inventories by counting items and properly completing tally listings and other inventory documents. Inventoried items using formal, informal, item-by-item, and group inventory methods, and manual or automated inventory systems.