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Alexia Hall

Spring,TX

Summary

Results-driven Accounting Manager with 15 years of experience in managing accounting operations and executing multi-industry audits. Expertise in optimizing month-end close processes and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX through strong internal controls. Proven ability to develop effective teams and implement scalable procedures across diverse sectors, enhancing efficiency and supporting organizational growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Management & Accounting Consultant

Robert Half International
The Woodlands, TX
07.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive review of accounting policies, aligning operations with GAAP standards and establishing a roadmap for SOX compliance.
  • Standardized internal controls and fiscal policies, achieving 100% adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating financial risk.
  • Evaluated financial reporting systems to identify data capture gaps, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX.
  • Streamlined reporting workflows to enhance integrity of financial information and mitigate risk of material discrepancies.
  • Authored and implemented standard operating procedures for financial reporting, improving audit readiness and documentation consistency.
  • Enhanced document retention practices to ensure financial records complied with GAAP and met internal audit benchmarks.
  • Developed comprehensive GAAP training program for finance team, increasing technical proficiency across department.
  • Mentored staff on emerging accounting standards and SOX requirements, fostering continuous learning culture.

Business Management & Accounting Consultant

Baby Bumpers, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Spearheaded end-to-end LLC formation for clients, advising on entity selection and filing requirements.
  • Standardized new business toolkit with tailored recommendations for filing agencies and insurance options, enhancing client onboarding process.
  • Directed establishment of corporate financial infrastructure, including opening accounts and securing EINs from IRS.
  • Managed R&D initiatives to identify and vet high-value vendors, streamlining procurement lifecycle for resale products.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, enhancing profit margins and diversifying client product portfolios.
  • Consulted on financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards in reporting and controls, mitigating risk for clients.
  • Implemented structured accounting workflows for sales and purchases, achieving audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Financial Analyst

Robert Half Accountemps
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Prepared monthly journal entries for financial reporting.
  • Executed monthly financial accruals and quarterly bonus calculations.
    Monitored budget variance reporting on a monthly basis.
  • Assisted in financial analyses for management decision-making.
    Created budget presentation analysis for accounting team and executive management.
  • Analyzed MD-level compensation to ensure compliance with university policy and alignment with benchmarks.
    Managed contracting process from initiation to issuance and renewal of contracts.
  • Communicated directly with MD regarding inquiries on contract calculations and quarterly adjustments to resolve issues and clarify financial matters.

Senior Accountant - Securonix, Inc.

Vaco Talent Agency
El Segundo, California
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Recorded daily cash receipts, ensuring timely application to open accounts receivable for improved cash flow management.
  • Developed pivot tables from raw data to accurately generate billable expenses for customer invoicing, enhancing billing accuracy.
  • Reconciled monthly tax filing reports with accounts receivable reports, facilitating submission of adjustment requests to Avalara Avatax for compliance.
  • Managed deferred revenue tracking and reporting processes for accurate financial forecasting.

Senior Accountant

Robert Half International Inc.
San Diego, California
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Spearheaded collection efforts, recovering $2.5 million in outstanding revenue to enhance cash flow.
  • Managed full-cycle accounts receivable, overseeing invoice generation and proactive customer follow-up.
  • Audited and processed over 300 monthly expense reports via Trinet, ensuring compliance with reimbursement policies.
  • Executed wire and ACH transactions using NetSuite and Bill.com, performing vendor account reconciliations.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

BioMed Realty, Trust
San Diego, California
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Maintained accounts receivables process for over 2,000 tenants globally.
  • Utilized MRI database to enter daily cash receipts, create new vendor profiles, and generate tenant billing reports.
  • Managed approvals for manual billings via SharePoint, ensuring timely uploads to tenant A/R accounts in MRI.
  • Reduced downtime and identified GL coding errors prior to final billing, improving accuracy and reliability.
  • Developed standard operating procedures and trained 35 employees, enhancing efficiency in tenant billing processes.
  • Participated in annual risk assessment activities to identify and mitigate potential issues.
  • Facilitated remediation of control findings through thorough testing and adherence to SOX compliance standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Accounting

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
05-2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Management accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • GAAP compliance
  • Internal controls
  • Audit management
  • Risk assessment
  • Month-end closings
  • General ledger accounting
  • Accounts payable management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Fixed asset management
  • Process optimization
  • Accounting software implementation
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Training development
  • Audit management

Timeline

Business Management & Accounting Consultant

Robert Half International
07.2021 - Current

Business Management & Accounting Consultant

Baby Bumpers, LLC
09.2019 - 07.2021

Financial Analyst

Robert Half Accountemps
03.2019 - 08.2019

Senior Accountant - Securonix, Inc.

Vaco Talent Agency
12.2018 - 03.2019

Senior Accountant

Robert Half International Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2018

Accounts Receivable Specialist

BioMed Realty, Trust
04.2013 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Accounting

Pepperdine University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Miracosta College
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