Experienced professional with expertise and knowledge in finance and accounting. Strives for longevity in a position that allows for building healthy professional relationships, continued growth, and creative problem solving. Strives to maximize skills and abilities while upholding the standards of the company and the excellence that is required to be a successful asset.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ad Sales and Content Staff Accountant II
WarnerMedia
04.2021 - 01.2024
Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries and assist in month-end closing process
Responsible for unapplied cash reconciliations, balance sheet certifications
Prepare and review monthly revenue allocations and eliminations
Prepare and review commission reporting for division AE’s
Prepare variance analysis for revenue accounts
Assist in preparation of financial reporting for various segments
Prepare, manage, and distribute sales accounts executive commission reporting
Ensure proper internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures
Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of GBS and stakeholders.
Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Personnel Staff Accountant
WarnerMedia
10.2018 - 04.2021
Prepare, review, and post payroll tax, GA Film credit, personnel accrual, and other monthly journal entries
Lead training and transitioning of process to record federal, state, and local taxes to Staff II
Prepare and analyze payroll tax liability and deferred compensation account reconciliations
Recommend and implement process improvements
Assisted with transition and took responsibility of benefits accounting for legacy Time Warner plans in short transition window due to imminent departure of Warner Media benefits accounting team
Analyze, prepare, review and post entries for Legacy WM Deferred Compensation plan
Manage relationships with investment manager, trustee, recordkeeper, individual participants and their financial advisors regarding Executive Deferred Compensation plan
Responsible for ESI P&L variance analysis
Prepare pension payment invoices
Enter and ensure accurate coding for invoices in Ariba system
Assist in special projects and training
Ensure proper internal controls are in place and all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and established SOX requirements and procedures
Build, foster, and maintain good working relationships with members of GBS and stakeholders
Provide guidance to account reconciliation team in Argentina.
AR Specialist
WarnerMedia
05.2013 - 10.2018
Applied and oversaw cash applications in sub-ledger
Assisted with supporting documentation for GL entries and variances
Pulled treasury and payment detail report
Prepared and distributed weekly/monthly A/R reports
Assisted with general ledger reconciliation and analysis
Processed write offs and journal entries across business units domestically and internationally
Pulled deposit summaries and completed cash reconciliations daily as well as processed credit card payments received.
Accounting Assistant
Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, Inc.
02.2009 - 05.2013
General Ledger Reconciliation
Performed accounts payable and receivable functions
Created budgets and prepared financial reports
Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines
Assisted with preparation of year-end tax documents
Liaised with bankers, insurers, and solicitors regarding financial transactions
Monitored budget and funding expenditures
Tracked funding expenses and reallocated budget when necessary for various grants
Assisted with Fiscal Year-End Close and created cash flow projection model to assist with preparation of fiscal budget
Identified daily activity in bank accounts to assist with preparation of month-end financial statements, cash flow statements, budgets, assist with year-end audits, and post journal entries
Produced monthly reports and assist in month-end closing
Organized and coordinated office operations and maintained up-to-date policies and procedures
Reviewed and approved supply requisitions, replenished inventory, and maintained office equipment.
Education
MS in Accounting -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
10.2018
BS in Business Administration, Marketing -
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
12.2007
Skills
PeopleSoft
Hyperion (ESSBASE)
Sage Peachtree Accounting
Windows
MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Vlookups)