Experience

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  Helmerich & Payne

  • Manager, Internal Audit

    • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Internal Audit Supervisor

    • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Internal Audit Lead

    • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Senior Internal Auditor

    • Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  • International Accountant

    • Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

    • Prepare consolidated working trials and cash flows for multiple international business units on a monthly basis• Prepare journal entries on a monthly basis• Prepare adjusting journal entries to verify that financial records for international business units are complete and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) on a monthly basis• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and make adjusting entries as necessary• Prepare various reports on a monthly basis as requested by management• Promptly respond to internal and external audit requests• Validate and test accounting information for implementation of new accounting system• Assist other accountants in department to work through and resolve various issues• Share best practices with other accountants to work more efficiently as a group• Meticulously maintain accounting records and support for multiple international business units • Work with other departments to resolve various accounting issues

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  Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center

  • Tulsa, OK

  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

    • Oct 2009 - Nov 2011
    • Tulsa, OK

    • Oversaw the processing, reconciliation, and resolution of the accounts receivable for the hotel and convention center• Resolved customer billing disputes effectively and efficiently

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  Peace Corps

  • Gyumri, Armenia

  • TEFL Volunteer

    • May 2007 - Jul 2009
    • Gyumri, Armenia

    • Taught English in elementary and high school• Organized and taught English clubs for students ranging from 7-40 years of age with varying English skill levels• Initiated and facilitated a business planning club at the Gyumri Information Technology Center• Designed curriculum and recruited and selected faculty for a camp with topics including leadership, teamwork, gender equality, health education, and democratic principles• Organized and directed the team of volunteers for the camp, whose attendees consisted of 56 boys from 10-15 years of age

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  Hampton Inn

  • Tulsa, OK

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Aug 2005 - May 2007
    • Tulsa, OK

    • Managed biweekly payroll processing, monthly budget forecasting, inventory control, and ongoing accounts payable and accounts receivable• Hired, trained, and motivated employees to deliver exceptional customer service and increase sales• Identified customer concerns and developed creative solutions to increase customer satisfaction• Enforced existing policies to enhance hotel’s internal audit and tested those policies with unannounced inspections• Created and implemented a weekly guest appreciation hour to ensure loyal clientele and repeat customers