Aleisa Atkinson
West Point,UT
Summary
Experienced Cost Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in Bank Reconciliation, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loans, and Employee Training. Strong accounting professional with a MAcc focused in Accounting from Weber State University.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Account Manager
Alphia, Inc
Ogden, UT
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Junior Cost Accountant
American Nutrition
Ogden, UT
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring accuracy between physical and system records.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy in pricing and quantity received.
- Analyzed actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Provided support for month-end closing process by preparing journal entries related to cost of goods sold.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets purchases, disposals, depreciation schedules.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts between multiple entities as part of the month-end close process.
- Generated financial statements such as income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Utilized ERP systems for data entry purposes.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end closing statements and associated reports.
- Managed company balance sheets, prepared invoices and monitored capital expenditure.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Lead Bank Teller
America First Credit Union
Ogden, UT
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Assisted in training new tellers on bank processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all banking regulations and policies.
- Resolved customer issues or referred them to the appropriate department for resolution.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, and check cashing transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Balanced cash drawers daily and maintained accurate records of transactions.
- Conducted research into customer inquiries regarding account balances, fees, interest rates.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell products such as savings accounts or credit cards to customers.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss customer feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
- Balanced bank's vault of daily cash for withdrawals and deposits.
- Increased knowledge of banking products and services by actively participating in available training classes and workshops offered to employees.
- Handled daily team scheduling and properly staffed shifts.
- Reviewed credit histories, income statements, and other financial information of loan applicants.
- Provided customer service support throughout the entire process from application through closing.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04-2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04-2015
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Staff training and motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Admission to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- America First Credit Union 16 course Management in Motion Graduate October 2014 - Time Management/Delegating, Effective meetings, Stress management - Relationship strategies, Performance correction/evaluations, Team development - Interviewing, Coaching & Mentoring, Feedback & one on one’s, HR Law - Motivating, recognition & rewards, crucial conversations, Generational differences
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Account Manager
Alphia, Inc
01.2017 - 12.2021
Junior Cost Accountant
American Nutrition
11.2014 - 01.2017
Lead Bank Teller
America First Credit Union
01.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Accounting
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Weber State University