Client Accountant

• Aug 2023 - Present

Certified Public Accountant

• Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

Manage accounting records and produce financial reports for a variety of clients. Build client relationships by communicating directly with them and overseeing all requested accounting services and proactively recommending services that will further their long-term initiatives. Supervise assigned staff and contribute to their development by providing relevant feedback. Oversee and assist with month-end close procedures, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inter-company… Show more Manage accounting records and produce financial reports for a variety of clients. Build client relationships by communicating directly with them and overseeing all requested accounting services and proactively recommending services that will further their long-term initiatives. Supervise assigned staff and contribute to their development by providing relevant feedback. Oversee and assist with month-end close procedures, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inter-company transactions, balance sheet account reconciliations, tracking of fixed assets, and any other day-to-day accounting activities as needed. Prepare and assist with personal and business tax returns, including S corp and partnership returns. Show less Manage accounting records and produce financial reports for a variety of clients. Build client relationships by communicating directly with them and overseeing all requested accounting services and proactively recommending services that will further their long-term initiatives. Supervise assigned staff and contribute to their development by providing relevant feedback. Oversee and assist with month-end close procedures, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inter-company… Show more Manage accounting records and produce financial reports for a variety of clients. Build client relationships by communicating directly with them and overseeing all requested accounting services and proactively recommending services that will further their long-term initiatives. Supervise assigned staff and contribute to their development by providing relevant feedback. Oversee and assist with month-end close procedures, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inter-company transactions, balance sheet account reconciliations, tracking of fixed assets, and any other day-to-day accounting activities as needed. Prepare and assist with personal and business tax returns, including S corp and partnership returns. Show less

Controller

• Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

Provided a broad range of CPA services to clients depending on type of industry and need; ranging from simple bookkeeping to in-depth financial statement analysis. Acted as the CFO for many of our clients, completing their bank and credit card reconciliations accruing revenues, tracking prepaids, fixed assets, creating depreciation schedules, completed payroll and any other journal entries, reconciled inter-company transactions, and all other accounting needs specific to their… Show more Provided a broad range of CPA services to clients depending on type of industry and need; ranging from simple bookkeeping to in-depth financial statement analysis. Acted as the CFO for many of our clients, completing their bank and credit card reconciliations accruing revenues, tracking prepaids, fixed assets, creating depreciation schedules, completed payroll and any other journal entries, reconciled inter-company transactions, and all other accounting needs specific to their industry. Completed month-end close procedures, prepared financial statements, and other reports as needed. Consulted with clients on complex accounting issues. Imparted accounting knowledge to clients in a way that was understandable and contributed to responsible budgeting and business growth. Developed an understanding of the client’s business in order to take part in and further their initiatives, anticipate needs and proactively identify solutions. Supervised assigned staff and contributed to their growth with constructive criticism and performance evaluations. Took charge of software conversion projects, identified and resolved issues that arose, and streamlined the process for uploading data between systems. Show less Provided a broad range of CPA services to clients depending on type of industry and need; ranging from simple bookkeeping to in-depth financial statement analysis. Acted as the CFO for many of our clients, completing their bank and credit card reconciliations accruing revenues, tracking prepaids, fixed assets, creating depreciation schedules, completed payroll and any other journal entries, reconciled inter-company transactions, and all other accounting needs specific to their… Show more Provided a broad range of CPA services to clients depending on type of industry and need; ranging from simple bookkeeping to in-depth financial statement analysis. Acted as the CFO for many of our clients, completing their bank and credit card reconciliations accruing revenues, tracking prepaids, fixed assets, creating depreciation schedules, completed payroll and any other journal entries, reconciled inter-company transactions, and all other accounting needs specific to their industry. Completed month-end close procedures, prepared financial statements, and other reports as needed. Consulted with clients on complex accounting issues. Imparted accounting knowledge to clients in a way that was understandable and contributed to responsible budgeting and business growth. Developed an understanding of the client’s business in order to take part in and further their initiatives, anticipate needs and proactively identify solutions. Supervised assigned staff and contributed to their growth with constructive criticism and performance evaluations. Took charge of software conversion projects, identified and resolved issues that arose, and streamlined the process for uploading data between systems. Show less

Fiscal Operations Manager

• Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

Attended meetings and provided budgetary feedback and advice. Assisted with refunding applications program-wide. Conducted reviews of financial status and implementation of procedures and safeguards, Assisted in the development of financial procedures. Provided budgetary updates and training on financial procedures for managers and staff Monitored in-kind and non-federal shares program-wide Ensured accuracy and timely approval of all purchase orders. Supervised assigned… Show more Attended meetings and provided budgetary feedback and advice. Assisted with refunding applications program-wide. Conducted reviews of financial status and implementation of procedures and safeguards, Assisted in the development of financial procedures. Provided budgetary updates and training on financial procedures for managers and staff Monitored in-kind and non-federal shares program-wide Ensured accuracy and timely approval of all purchase orders. Supervised assigned staff. Show less Attended meetings and provided budgetary feedback and advice. Assisted with refunding applications program-wide. Conducted reviews of financial status and implementation of procedures and safeguards, Assisted in the development of financial procedures. Provided budgetary updates and training on financial procedures for managers and staff Monitored in-kind and non-federal shares program-wide Ensured accuracy and timely approval of all purchase orders. Supervised assigned… Show more Attended meetings and provided budgetary feedback and advice. Assisted with refunding applications program-wide. Conducted reviews of financial status and implementation of procedures and safeguards, Assisted in the development of financial procedures. Provided budgetary updates and training on financial procedures for managers and staff Monitored in-kind and non-federal shares program-wide Ensured accuracy and timely approval of all purchase orders. Supervised assigned staff. Show less

Staff Accountant

• Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

Conducted desk reviews. Conducted research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations. Conducted all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required. Prepared working papers to document scope and findings of audits in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards. Reviewed applicable… Show more Conducted desk reviews. Conducted research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations. Conducted all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required. Prepared working papers to document scope and findings of audits in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards. Reviewed applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit and maintained security and confidentiality of all protected health information Show less Conducted desk reviews. Conducted research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations. Conducted all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required. Prepared working papers to document scope and findings of audits in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards. Reviewed applicable… Show more Conducted desk reviews. Conducted research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations. Conducted all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required. Prepared working papers to document scope and findings of audits in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards. Reviewed applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit and maintained security and confidentiality of all protected health information Show less

Accounting Supervisor

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

Researched sales tax issues and ensured compliance. Approved tax-exempt orders. Trained and directly supervised Staff Accountant upon promotion to Accounting Supervisor Communicated with customers regarding invoicing needs and assisted IT in integrating unique billing needs with the proprietary invoicing system Managed all cash transactions, monitored debt covenant compliance, prepared daily cash position report, and completed monthly bank reconciliations. Reconciled credit cards… Show more Researched sales tax issues and ensured compliance. Approved tax-exempt orders. Trained and directly supervised Staff Accountant upon promotion to Accounting Supervisor Communicated with customers regarding invoicing needs and assisted IT in integrating unique billing needs with the proprietary invoicing system Managed all cash transactions, monitored debt covenant compliance, prepared daily cash position report, and completed monthly bank reconciliations. Reconciled credit cards and general ledger accounts. Prepared journal entries and supported various other month-end close procedures. Conducted research and coordinated information for annual audit.

Staff Accountant

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Learned the accounts receivable process in place including the proprietary invoicing system and billing schedules and improved the process flow to increase efficiency and ensure the accuracy of information. Implemented a system of uploading invoices from the POS reports which created a control if an invoice was missed during distribution. Communicated directly with customers regarding billing and performed collections on past due accounts. Produced weekly accounts receivable aging… Show more Learned the accounts receivable process in place including the proprietary invoicing system and billing schedules and improved the process flow to increase efficiency and ensure the accuracy of information. Implemented a system of uploading invoices from the POS reports which created a control if an invoice was missed during distribution. Communicated directly with customers regarding billing and performed collections on past due accounts. Produced weekly accounts receivable aging reports and organized collection notes to improve collaboration across departments. Followed up on a regular basis if payment had not been made. Reviewed check requests and assisted the accounts payable department with the processing of vendor invoices. Managed employee credit card receipts, tracked spending, and coded transactions. Entered and applied cash receipts. Followed up on any payments that lacked remittance info. Conducted research and coordinated information for annual audit.

Accountant

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

Prepared entries to general and subsidiary ledgers. Reconciled accounting information. Compiled financial reports and assisted with the preparation of financial statements and budgets. Processed financial transactions, disbursements, and receipts, and researched unapplied payments for resolution. Prepared entries to general and subsidiary ledgers. Reconciled accounting information. Compiled financial reports and assisted with the preparation of financial statements and budgets. Processed financial transactions, disbursements, and receipts, and researched unapplied payments for resolution.

Assistant Manager

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

Supervised and scheduled employees Provided excellent customer service Handled customer feedback Counted inventory Verified bank deposits Prevented labor percentage from exceeding 21% Met monthly budgeted sales and food cost goals Supervised and scheduled employees Provided excellent customer service Handled customer feedback Counted inventory Verified bank deposits Prevented labor percentage from exceeding 21% Met monthly budgeted sales and food cost goals

Bookkeeper

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2017

Processed incoming rent payments and owner proceeds Verified work completed by vendors Processed payments to vendors Performed bank reconciliations Maintained accounting records using Excel Processed incoming rent payments and owner proceeds Verified work completed by vendors Processed payments to vendors Performed bank reconciliations Maintained accounting records using Excel