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ALISIA L. IRISH-CRAWFORD
Controller
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
Crawford’s Construction, LLC
Olive Branch, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Perform Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing and Billing
- Process weekly payroll
- Provide Customer Service via phone and email
- Complete Balance sheet, Bank Reconciliation and Income Statement
- Month end closing
- Human Resource duties (including record keeping and application process)
- Supervise 4 employees
- Work closely with the CPA
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Controller
UHS, Inc.
Olive Branch, MS
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: (Behavioral Health Hospital Industry)
- Developed and implemented an updated Purchase Order system
- Developed and implemented an updated inventory system
- Trained/Monitors Accountant/Payroll Clerk on processes to perform job duties
- Researched stale dated and outstanding checks monthly
- Attended daily Senior Management meetings
- Reviewed hospital census daily and report findings
- Performed month end close duties (run reports; forecasting; complete: journal entries, monthly stats report, prepaid expenses report, contractual report, accruals, professional fee report, analyze services/payors, report determining monthly admissions/discharges, and trial balance; and other duties as assigned)
- Completed special projects as assigned
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Worked with 4 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Real Estate Accounting Supervisor
CBRE
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: (Real Estate Industry – Net worth $27.7 billion)
- Reviewed and approved Month End forms, financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries and corporate accounting tasks
- Researched duplicate and overpayments, returned and stale dated checks
- 4-5 Direct Reports, and conducts quarterly evaluations
- Conducted weekly and monthly meetings for reports and company management
- Tested, Updated and Wrote Process Documents, Manuals and Training Videos
- Trained co-workers and direct reports on processes; prepare and conduct presentations
- Completed special projects
- Approved wires, NDCTs, ICOs and Special Handling requests
- Reviewed daily Unpaid Vouchers Report, monitor/update Action Log, close/research vouchers
- Collaborated with external auditors for timely completion of annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly and accurately.
- Managed a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to optimize productivity.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by closely monitoring transactions and reconciling accounts monthly.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information to protect company assets and maintain trust among stakeholders.
Real Estate Lead Accountant
CBRE
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: (Real Estate Industry – Net worth $27.7 billion)
- Prepared Problem Invoice Log, review and issue funding requests
- Prepared and Approve Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Payment Register Reconciliation
- Approved Bank Reconciliation, Funding Reconciliation and System to System Reconciliation
- Approved Management Fee Allocations, write offs, wire transfers, intercompany payments
- Worked AP Support, and invoice entry uploads
- Prepared and Approved Outstanding Check Register, Invoice Status Report, journal entries, and Corporate Accounting tasks
- Ran Bank Statement, Trial Balance, Income Statements, Open AP, General Ledgers and Journal Entries
- Researched Unidentified Checks
- Attended and graduated from the LEAD Program
- (Real Estate Industry – Net worth $27.7 billion)
Sr. Accountant
Prestige Express LLC
Memphis, TN
05.2010 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Transportation Industry – Net worth $50 million)
- Supervised up to 10 staff members
- Maintained communication with customers and staff via phone and email
- Completed and filed quarterly and annual tax reports (1099, W-2, Ad Valorem, IFTA, Income Tax)
- Trained staff to accurately complete paperwork
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Invoicing and Billing customers
- Human resource duties (including but not limited to employment verification, interviewing perspective employees, application process, randomly assigning drug/alcohol tests, and completing work schedules)
- Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Record keeping (Fleet management, Invoices, Rate Confirmations)
- Payroll (MS Money, Bank Direct Deposit)
- Completed balance sheet and income statement
- (Transportation Industry – Net worth $50 million)
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Classroom Teacher
Memphis City Schools/Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
07.2003 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: (Public Education)
- Taught Reading and Social Studies at the Middle School Level and all subjects at the Elementary Level
- Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports
- Mentored troubled students
- Analyzed test data and reports using testing results
- Used written and verbal communication between school and home
- Administered standardized tests and report scores
- Accumulated internship hours towards Administrative License
- Designed agenda book; assisted with teacher placement; developed Kindergarten handbook and registration information; assisted with scheduling, teacher handbook; readmission of suspensions, supervised and organized school events, and conducted teacher evaluations
- Substitute Assistant Administrator monthly
- (Public Education)
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Education
Educational Specialist (EdS) - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA 08.2007 - 07.2009
Masters Business Administration - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 04.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 08.1992 - 12.2025
Skills
General Ledger Accounting
GAAP
Analysis of Services/Payors
Financial analysis
Bank reconciliation
Data analysis
Accounts payable and receivable
Account reconciliation
Financial statements
Attention to detail
Variance analysis
Accounting and bookkeeping
Auditing
Software
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Timeline
Accountant
Crawford’s Construction, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Controller
UHS, Inc.
03.2023 - 03.2024
Real Estate Accounting Supervisor
CBRE
01.2022 - 03.2023
Real Estate Lead Accountant
CBRE
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sr. Accountant
Prestige Express LLC
05.2010 - 01.2020
Educational Specialist (EdS) - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
08.2007 - 07.2009
Masters Business Administration - Accounting
University of Phoenix
04.2004 - 11.2005
Classroom Teacher
Memphis City Schools/Shelby County Schools
07.2003 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
08.1992 - 12.2025