Experience

Pursuit Search Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Learned complicated Excel financial reporting model inherited from third party accounting firm to consolidate books for software developer with five distinct international entities Assist with analysis of General Ledger accounts (particularly intercompany transactions) and Journal Entries in QuickBooks Enterprise for month-end close Research and projects as needed



OceanaGold Corporation

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Cost Controller

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Kershaw, South Carolina, United States Provide financial reports, analysis, and assistance in forecasting (with Teams documents) • Review and submit Purchase Orders and Invoices via Pronto ERP, focusing on contractor KPIs to aid in contract management • Maintain detailed tracking of all costs with Excel spreadsheets and provide weekly reporting of same, noting and researching any discrepancies from Pronto • Biweekly seek confirmation of PO delivery dates and maintain schedule of anticipated costs • Provide analytical… Show more Provide financial reports, analysis, and assistance in forecasting (with Teams documents) • Review and submit Purchase Orders and Invoices via Pronto ERP, focusing on contractor KPIs to aid in contract management • Maintain detailed tracking of all costs with Excel spreadsheets and provide weekly reporting of same, noting and researching any discrepancies from Pronto • Biweekly seek confirmation of PO delivery dates and maintain schedule of anticipated costs • Provide analytical support to supervisor • Prepare monthly report including high-level “budget vs. forecast vs. actual costs” charts • Continuous Improvement suggestions implemented for greater efficiency Show less



SIM USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Researcher & Data Entry Specialist

  • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Researched vital data on thousands of entities, using reasoning skills to identify matches and determine if further research was needed; entered data into spreadsheet with relevant notations for future reference; efficiency rate: less than 2/3 the allotted hours



Providence Building Systems, LLC

• Staff Accountant

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2021

  Lancaster, South Carolina, United States Full oversight of accounting and administrative assistance for small electrical contractors running two sister companies out of same office - that is, working in two separate QuickBooks files, electronic files, and paper files, with numerous intercompany transactions, including: - Full-cycle Accounts Receivable - Oversight of Accounts Payable - Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, work with CPA annually - Payroll preparation and posting - 1099 preparation and… Show more Full oversight of accounting and administrative assistance for small electrical contractors running two sister companies out of same office - that is, working in two separate QuickBooks files, electronic files, and paper files, with numerous intercompany transactions, including: - Full-cycle Accounts Receivable - Oversight of Accounts Payable - Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, work with CPA annually - Payroll preparation and posting - 1099 preparation and filing - Assist owner with Loan Applications, Insurance issues, 401K deposits and compliance, Sales Tax Returns, Employee Onboarding, other special projects - Maintain Company Directory and Human Resources digital files, improve paper filing system and other procedures as needed for greater efficiency - Backup receptionist (phone, visitors, field employees, deliveries) - Translate to/from Spanish as needed, both written and oral Accomplishments * Increased departmental efficiency with creative problem-solving in QuickBooks and Excel procedures, creating thorough instruction guides; saved 8 hours/month on Sales Tax Return preparation, 2 hours/month on check printing process, 8 hours/month on customer invoicing, 4 hours/month on Lien Waiver preparation, and made processes more professional, streamlined, and efficient for invoicing and reporting * Improved office morale with kindness, integrity, team mindset and enthusiastic, can-do attitude; translated English/Spanish both written and live, as needed * Managed variety of tasks with competing priorities and deadlines including many special projects * Audited books to provide to CPA for Tax Return preparation Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

  Fort Mill, SC A/R and A/P in Epicor ERP for Wholesale Manufacturer/Distributor with high volume of customer invoice submissions on web portals, weekly check runs with VP approval, payroll posting, bank account reconciling, collections; improved efficiency in variety of accounting tasks



Ecclesia Construction Company

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Managed accounting department and front office of small commercial construction company as revenue and staff doubled in less than two years - Accounting oversight and training: processed difficult A/R and A/P transactions, assisted in priority-setting and problem-resolution, continued training in accepted accounting methods and concepts as well as accurate use of QuickBooks , created A/P stamp to improve accuracy and thoroughness of payment process - Prepared and posted payroll… Show more Managed accounting department and front office of small commercial construction company as revenue and staff doubled in less than two years - Accounting oversight and training: processed difficult A/R and A/P transactions, assisted in priority-setting and problem-resolution, continued training in accepted accounting methods and concepts as well as accurate use of QuickBooks , created A/P stamp to improve accuracy and thoroughness of payment process - Prepared and posted payroll (Paychex) with detailed coding for Job Costing, requiring creation of spreadsheet to aid in first-time accuracy for which I assigned the simpler portion to an assistant - Communicated positively with vendors regarding overdue bills as per litigation attorney, working with CFO to determine payment schedules - Created Excel reports to reflect Cash Flow of multiple projects and company divisions, including major projected income and expense, with near-daily monitoring during critical periods - Created Excel reports of Profit and Loss per Job to include overhead percentage, S-Corp tax burden, and bonus expense not reflected in system reports - Audited General Ledger and posted Journal Entries as needed - Worked directly with CPA only as needed, handling regular operations myself or in consultation with CFO - Worked directly with Worker’s Compensation Auditor, providing all needed documents - Created new QuickBooks company files as sister companies were added, overseeing data entry of G/L, customer and vendor accounts, setting up effective expense and item codes, researching tax-reporting requirements of non-profit - Assisted owners in ensuring compliance with tax code, licensing, and 401K requirements - Purchased office supplies with forethought and attention to efficiently resourcing other staff until additional hire was able to take over this role - Processed new hires, compiling checklist for both onboarding and offboarding employees Show less



MetroGreenscape, Inc

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bookkeeper

  • Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Charlotte, NC Full-charge of A/R, A/P, payroll posting, bank and credit card reconciliations, etc. • Instituted processes for QuickBooks accuracy re numerous ACH & VISA transactions and ended the incurrence of NSF fees and associated penalties • Initiated collaboration on improved procedures re interdepartmental communication • Restored relationships with vendors through communication & timely debt payments



Particle Technology Labs

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

  • May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Downers Grove, Illinois, United States • Coded, posted, and emailed QuickBooks Service Invoices; posted remote deposits • Eliminated majority of defaulted receivables with proactive, personable collections • Matched, verified, posted, and paid all Bills including extensive credit card purchases



Marcia K. Payne

• Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant (P/T)

  • May 2007 - Jul 2013

  Chicago, Illinois, United States A/P, A/R, Payroll including Taxes and Returns, Rental and Sales Tax Returns, Job Costing, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Collections, Communications, new QB file setup, audit books to provide to CPA annually Accomplishments: * Created payment calendar for all Taxes and Liabilities, eliminating late fees and penalties * Dealt successfully with City and State tax agencies for resolution of tax issues * Maintained positive relationship with high-intensity owner/operator



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Tax Prep Bookkeeper

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States Updated books for an average of 25 small businesses monthly, providing accurate Income Statements, reconciling General Ledger accounts