Alan Jeffery Tarlton
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic Staff Accountant with extensive experience in accounts payable and financial reporting at Tate and Associates. Proven analytical skills and proficiency in QuickBooks enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for optimizing accounts payable processes and maintaining strong client relations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial transactions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Tate and Associates
Richfield
02.2025 - Current
- In tax season, prepare and input various tax documents into Pro Tax software and research any issues.
- Review clients' QuickBooks accounts for accuracy, post unposted transactions, and maintain contact for proper coding.
- Prepare bank reconciliations for all client accounts based on bank statement issuance.
Staff Accountant
Air-Temp Mechanical
Cleveland
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed all accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate invoice input, vendor account maintenance, and timely payments.
- Prepared, processed, and sent out AIA documents for all progress billings related to installation projects.
- Processed payroll utilizing ADP software and developed backup spreadsheets for payroll journal entries.
Staff Accountant
Netactivity
Cleveland
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Posted receipts for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, reconciled bank accounts, conducted collection activities, and made necessary payments to vendors and third parties.
- Maintained General Ledger with focus on AR Aging and AP Aging reports to support financial tracking and reporting.
- Processed telephone and IT billings for companies using QuickBooks memorized transactions, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
- Downloaded billable Information from Microsoft websites and various other databases to input into QuickBooks
- Researched and prepared spreadsheets for operating and financial reports requested by management.
- Funded Payroll and Processed Payroll through two separate third party payroll systems (JMT Group - Jaycor HR Services Co. and Payroll 360)
- Utilized separate website platform to both obtain employee payroll expense information for payroll processing and to interpret billable information from the Services Department to both update and create new billings for customers both on a monthly and a one-time basis.
- Worked with various websites for operational and accounting activities such as Ohio Business Gateway, the Indiana Sales Tax website and Retirement contribution websites.
Staff Accountant
Netactivity
Cleveland
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Posted receipts for accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconciled bank accounts, and conducted collection activities.
- Maintained general ledger focusing on AR aging and AP aging reports to support financial tracking and reporting.
- Processed payroll through third-party payroll systems and utilized various websites for operational activities.
Staff Accountant
Amotec
Lagrange
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked with payroll to review and audit all direct deposit information and worked hours for all employees.
- Reviewed I-9 files for accurate classification and compliance.
- Processed weekly billings for pharmaceutical companies, sending invoices based on patient locations.
Staff Accountant
Linden's Transportation
Cleveland
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely financial operations.
- Reconciled multiple American Express accounts, categorizing transactions for accurate record-keeping.
- Processed payroll and performed human resource functions.
Tax Accountant
Stimbury's Tax and Accounting Service
Mentor
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Presented clients' financial situations using appropriate tax forms and identified forms maximizing tax savings.
- Monitored tax law developments to ensure compliance for clients.
- Researched clients' financial records to ensure accuracy in reporting.
Staff Accountant
Avery Dennison (Adecco Employment Service)
Cleveland
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepared purchase orders and invoices for reconciliation through Ariba, ensuring accuracy with SAP integration.
- Posted invoices to appropriate POs for timely processing.
- Archived vendor exemption certificates to ensure compliance.
Staff Accountant
Transponder Island
Cleveland
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Reconciled bank accounts using QuickBooks Accountant Online software to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Managed human resource tasks, including posting job openings and processing employee payments.
- Coordinated with lease lawyer on contract specifics for property leasing.
Staff Accountant
Lincoln Electric (Staffing Solutions)
Cleveland
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Entered invoices into SAP A/P module for multiple divisions, ensuring timely processing.
- Investigated and resolved vendor invoicing questions.
- Scanned invoices into filing system for improved organization and retrieval.
Staff Accountant
Kimball E. Rubin & Associates (Express Professional Services)
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained and reconciled bank accounts for effective cash management and reporting.
- Executed accounts payable process for property management, ensuring timely updates.
- Managed tenant lease tracking and documentation compliance.
Staff Accountant
E&A Locksmith, LLC and Emir Properties
Cleveland
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing and collection activities, ensuring timely payments and cash flow management
- Reconciled various bank, payroll and operations accounts and performed all Cash Management
- Processed payroll and prepared and filed taxes
- Executed monthly closing activities, contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance
- Conducted accounting for Emir Properties, overseeing financial operations for both residential and commercial properties
Accountant
The Awning Company
Cleveland
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, overseeing invoicing and collection activities to ensure timely cash flow
- Administered payroll processing and calculated payroll/workers compensation taxes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payments
- Created and entered journal entries and maintained the General Ledger
- Reconciled various bank, payroll and operations accounts
- Executed human resource functions, maintaining employee files and calculating sales commissions for accurate compensation
Project Administrator and Credit Analyst/Collector
Honeywell Utility Solutions and Building Solutions
Columbus
05.2007 - 07.2013
- Performed credit analysis utilizing Dun& Bradstreet website - determined the credit worthiness and dollar amount of credit to be given per client
- Managed customer accounts, identifying and escalating uncollectible accounts to improve recovery efforts
- Administered the rebate processing program, including: Utilization of BBCS software to download the rebate information for five separate types of rebates
- Calculated and reported rebate savings resulting from processed rebates, enhancing financial tracking
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets/invoices from this download utilizing pivot tables to display and organize the information appropriately and post this to the client's website
- Entered all invoices into the Oracle accounting system for accurate financial records.
- Optimized progress billings by coordinating communication between customers and project managers
- Established and maintained effective customer relationships, contributing to significant reduction of AIR
- Supervised three office personnel including a Payroll Specialist regarding payroll calculation and approval
Controller
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts, Inc
Peninsula
12.2006 - 03.2007
- Maintained general ledger, tracked labor statistics and daily sales, allocated prepaid expenses, and performed month/year-end closing and analysis while developing extensive spreadsheets using Excel, MAS 90, and Sirius software
- Led accounting department, focusing on optimizing accounts payable processes
- Managed daily sales input for both resorts, including A/P, A/R, web-based receipts, and payment management
- Complete inventory management, bank reconciliations, sales tax and use tax preparation filing and payment
- Managed payroll processing and human resources operations for staff.
Staff Accountant
Community Health Partners Hospital
Lorain
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Executed bi-weekly P/R tax payments to federal government and state of Ohio taxation department, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Maintained and analyzed account activity for general ledger and bank accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting for two companies
- Completed all month-end and year-end closings including financial statement preparation and analysis
- Prepared bank reconciliations and subsequent journal entries for seven separate accounts
- Prepared Capital Asset acquisition sheets to input an asset into FAS system for depreciation tracking
- Funded P/R for the above and both companies through transfers made online utilizing bank software systems
- Interpreted employment contracts and processed bonus payments to qualifying physicians, facilitating timely and accurate compensation
Education
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Business Pre law
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Tate and Associates
02.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Air-Temp Mechanical
07.2023 - 06.2024
Staff Accountant
Netactivity
01.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Accountant
Netactivity
03.2021 - 05.2021
Staff Accountant
Amotec
06.2020 - 02.2021
Staff Accountant
Linden's Transportation
01.2020 - 04.2020
Tax Accountant
Stimbury's Tax and Accounting Service
11.2019 - 01.2020
Staff Accountant
Avery Dennison (Adecco Employment Service)
01.2019 - 05.2019
Staff Accountant
Transponder Island
08.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Accountant
Lincoln Electric (Staffing Solutions)
12.2017 - 06.2018
Staff Accountant
Kimball E. Rubin & Associates (Express Professional Services)
05.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Accountant
E&A Locksmith, LLC and Emir Properties
06.2015 - 05.2017
Accountant
The Awning Company
08.2013 - 09.2014
Project Administrator and Credit Analyst/Collector
Honeywell Utility Solutions and Building Solutions
05.2007 - 07.2013
Controller
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts, Inc
12.2006 - 03.2007
Staff Accountant
Community Health Partners Hospital
01.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Business Pre law
Ohio University