Alexus-Leah Taylor
Tampa,FL
Summary
A dedicated and results-driven finance professional with a proven track record of effectively managing financial operations. Adept at implementing cost-reduction strategies to optimize spending while ensuring sound cash flow. Skilled in preparing and issuing financial statements and conducting bank reconciliations. Strong leadership background in training and leading teams, with a focus on exceptional customer service and conflict resolution. Comfortable delivering quality solutions in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities. Strong work-ethic and commitment to achieving excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Accounting Associate
First Unity Spiritual Campus
06.2021 - Current
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
- Process and pay bills through various methods (checks, payment systems, bill pay, etc.)
- Administer payments to guest ministers, teachers, artists, and presenters based on contract terms.
- Record contributions from diverse platforms (cash, checks, online payments)
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Calculate, manage, and file quarterly and annual tax returns, including but not limited to Florida sales tax return, 941, 990-T, w-2s, and 1099s.
- Oversaw and managed financial activities, ensuring sound cash flow.
- Evaluate, and implement cost-reduction strategies in collaboration with the executive director to optimize company spending.
- Prepare, review, and issue financial statements to the Board of Trustees monthly with recommendations to reduce cost and increase revenue.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Casino Cage Supervisor
Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Responded to and resolved guest inquiries, disputes and issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Reconciled daily summaries of transactions to balance cash drawers and maintain accurate account of assigned banks.
- Hired, trained, motivated, evaluated and supervised staff and offered guidance and resources to accomplish job and department objectives.
- Monitored and coordinated activities of cage personnel to maintain integrity of cage funds.
- Manage end of day financial reporting and facilitate bank deposits and transfers.
- Maintained precise records conducted through account reconciliation, monitored budgetary compliance, and upheld stringent internal and external control measures.
- Ensure strict adherence to legal mandates, including the Title 31 Bank Secrecy Act.
Sales Associate and Job Satisfaction Chairperson
Army And Air Force Exchange Services
07.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Conducted store opening and closing procedures while training new sales associates for success in their roles.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Managed claims, customer orders, inventory, and replenishment, ensuring product availability and smooth operation.
- Conducted weekly meetings addressing associates' concerns and improving morale based on annual employee surveys.
- Acted as liaison between staff and management, proposing realistic results for various issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
St Petersburg College
St Petersburg, FL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Columbia College
Columbia, MO10.2020
Skills
- Budget Compliance
- Invoice & Payment Processing
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
- Cash & Accrual Basis Accounting
- Data Entry, Analysis, and Reporting
- Record Preparation, Bank Reconciliations, & Financial Statements Management
- Accounting Principles & Procedures including GAAP
- Cashflow Management & Cost Reduction
- Compliance & Regulation
- Highly Detail-Oriented
- Accounting Software (Quickbooks, Aplos, ACS)
- Flexible & Adaptable
Timeline
Finance & Accounting Associate
First Unity Spiritual Campus
06.2021 - Current
Casino Cage Supervisor
Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino
05.2015 - 07.2022
Sales Associate and Job Satisfaction Chairperson
Army And Air Force Exchange Services
07.2010 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Accounting
St Petersburg College
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Columbia College
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