Akida Johnson
Houston,TX
Summary
Senior Accountant with extensive expertise in treasury management and vertically integrated accounting. Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills, with a proven track record in process improvement and strategic problem-solving. Highly adaptable and motivated, excels in dynamic environments and adept at utilizing multiple systems and software to drive financial efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Slang WorldWide
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Managed inventory cycles, optimized stock levels, and reduced waste
- Generated ad hoc reports to enhance financial visibility and aid in decision-making
- Provided support for internal and external audits through thorough and timely reviews.
- Assisted in optimizing month-end and year-end processes, enhancing efficiency of close procedures
- Supported with balance sheet reconciliations for multiple accounts such as cash, fixed assets, prepaids, inventory,and accrued liabilities.
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries.
- Conducted detailed investigations to identify and address financial data inconsistencies
- Collaborated with accounting staff to streamline the accounts payable and receivable processes, suggesting improvements for more efficient procedures and reduced turnaround times.
Inventory Accountant
Slang WorldWide
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed inventory deposits and payments, ensuring accurate financial records
- Reconciled inventory differences, maintaining precise inventory records
- Identified and corrected inventory issues, preventing negative quantities
- Conducted regular physical inventory counts, aligning physical counts with records
- Enhanced inventory tracking systems, achieving measurable accuracy improvements.
Financial Accountant II
Slang WorldWide
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored AP inboxes, recorded transactions, streamlined workflow, boosting efficiency
- Reconciled vendor accounts, resolved issues, enhancing relationships and payment accuracy
- Managed company credit card, processed transactions, ensured compliance with monthly reconciliation
- Collaborated with AR team to improve collections, increasing cash flow and resolving discrepancies
- Executed month-end close processes, delivering timely financial reports and ensuring financial integrity.
Staff Accountant
Slang WorldWide
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed accounts payable, resolving vendor issues for timely payments and smooth operations
- Implemented reconciliation for bank accounts and credit cards, ensuring financial accuracy
- Addressed accounting inquiries, resolving discrepancies to maintain smooth operations
- Collaborated with teams to optimize financial workflows, promoting fiscal responsibility
- Prepared documentation for external auditors, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Senior Payment Analyst
Autopay
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Resolved loan payment escalations, ensuring timely settlements and accurate financial reporting
- Handled sales tax requests, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations
- Enhanced cash and security accuracy through new process systems, improving efficiency
- Managed GL accounts for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, ensuring financial precision
- Verified month-end close and performance calculations, contributing to reliable financial reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting/ Business Administration -
Colorado State University
10.2018
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial statement review
- Accounts receivable management
- Inventory Accounting
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Tax Preparation
Accomplishments
- Assist and coordinate internal audits, SOC compliance audits, and bank qualification audits
- Experience in and assistance with systems migration; IQMS, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP Business by Design
- Process improvement and implementation via creation and update to SOP’s
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Slang WorldWide
12.2023 - Current
Inventory Accountant
Slang WorldWide
03.2021 - 12.2023
Financial Accountant II
Slang WorldWide
10.2019 - 03.2021
Staff Accountant
Slang WorldWide
07.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Payment Analyst
Autopay
07.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting/ Business Administration -
Colorado State University
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