Accounant III

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Bookkeeper

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Reduce outstanding accounts receivable over 30 days from 36% to 20% of total receivables. Converting accounting processes from cash based to accrual based, consistent with new parent company, including setting up accruals and amortization to match revenues and expenses. Starting balance sheet reconciliations; cleaning up out-of-balance items going back multiple years. Manage payroll tax issues for multiple states and localities Reduce outstanding accounts receivable over 30 days from 36% to 20% of total receivables. Converting accounting processes from cash based to accrual based, consistent with new parent company, including setting up accruals and amortization to match revenues and expenses. Starting balance sheet reconciliations; cleaning up out-of-balance items going back multiple years. Manage payroll tax issues for multiple states and localities

Sr Accountant

• Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Handled accounts receivable, produced AR report, Billing, Month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations. Handled accounts receivable, produced AR report, Billing, Month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations.

Credit Card and Balance Sheet Accountant

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2020

Maintained fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, month end closing entries, and resolved any discrepancies or issues. Transitioned expense reporting from paper to Certify for company employee credit card program that grew to over 50 participants, including all implementation and on-going management. Reconciled multiple credit card statements to general ledger, allowing me to detect attempts to use the company credit card against policy. Trained employees in expense reporting and project management software use.

Owner

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2017

Consulted with individuals and multiple small businesses to set-up and maintain accurate and timely financial records.www.fifthessence.com Consulted with individuals and multiple small businesses to set-up and maintain accurate and timely financial records.www.fifthessence.com

Bookkeeper

• Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

Responsible for entire accounting process including financial statement preparation, period closings, reconciliation and analysis. Brought current general ledger and bank reconciliations that had not been completed in more than a year. Developed and revised accounting processes for Amtech financial software. Responsible for entire accounting process including financial statement preparation, period closings, reconciliation and analysis. Brought current general ledger and bank reconciliations that had not been completed in more than a year. Developed and revised accounting processes for Amtech financial software.

Accountant - Office Manager

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

Maintained accurate, fully reconciled, and analyzed general ledger and financial statements. Developed training for new franchise partners in bookkeeping best practices and use of accounting software. Supported over 150 franchise partners in QuickBooks and bookkeeping best practices, including developing and delivering, monthly informative webinars. Paid fewer than 20 employees through manual payroll process. Maintained accurate, fully reconciled, and analyzed general ledger and financial statements. Developed training for new franchise partners in bookkeeping best practices and use of accounting software. Supported over 150 franchise partners in QuickBooks and bookkeeping best practices, including developing and delivering, monthly informative webinars. Paid fewer than 20 employees through manual payroll process.

Contract Accountant

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

Reconciled and corrected fund bank statements with multiple errors ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Reconciled and corrected fund bank statements with multiple errors ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.

Accounting Clerk

• Sep 2003 - Oct 2009

Government fund accounting and general fund bank reconciliations. Certified delinquent real estate taxes for property settlements. Managed budget expenditures for secondary music department. Government fund accounting and general fund bank reconciliations. Certified delinquent real estate taxes for property settlements. Managed budget expenditures for secondary music department.

Staff Accountant

• Mar 1999 - Jun 2003

Initiated complete overhaul of WOTC program resulting in significant tax savings for corporate and franchise clients. Prepared accurate financial statements for multiple entities, including all balance sheet, bank and fixed asset reconciliations. Ensured accuracy of W-2s for all franchise clients and their employees. Designed, maintained and analyzed management compensation plan including multi-layer bonus system. Advised franchise owners regarding best practices for positive cash flow and on-going success of business.

Office Manager and Full-Charge Bookkeeper

• Jun 1998 - Feb 1999

Established expense savings through vendor comparison and contract negotiations. Created and maintained accurate financial records. Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through collections processes and establishing credit procedures. Generated analysis for owner and CPA specifically related to job cost and profitability. Established expense savings through vendor comparison and contract negotiations. Created and maintained accurate financial records. Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through collections processes and establishing credit procedures. Generated analysis for owner and CPA specifically related to job cost and profitability.

Lead Accounts Payable

• Jul 1997 - Jun 1998

Analyzed expense errors and implemented corrective procedures. Developed comprehensive vendor database of all communications for Internet based services including identifying redundant and irrelevant accounts. Supervised and trained temporary staff while managing accounts payable work flow. Coded and processed high volume invoices on a daily basis. Analyzed expense errors and implemented corrective procedures. Developed comprehensive vendor database of all communications for Internet based services including identifying redundant and irrelevant accounts. Supervised and trained temporary staff while managing accounts payable work flow. Coded and processed high volume invoices on a daily basis.

Multiple Positions

• Jul 1991 - Jun 1997

Accounts Receivable:Processed incoming cash receipts and reconciled cash related balance sheet accounts; Generated financial analysis for Regional Controller.Junior Staff Accountant:Prepared and maintained accurate financial statements for multiple entities, including all bank, balance sheet and fixed asset reconciliations; Performed all month end and year-end closing procedures, including budgeting and forecasting.Senior Accounts Payable:Maintained records of operating expenses and processed payments for multiple entities; Analyzed expense history for savings, discrepancies and fraudulent invoicing practices from vendors; Trained and supervised all accounts payable staff. Data Entry Clerk and Assistant Systems Operator:Keyed high volume financial entries; Performed start of day, end of day, and upgrade procedures