Amarantha A. Burns
MCCONNELL JONES CPA Firm
SPRING,TX
29
years of professional experience
Accounting professional with history of delivering impactful financial solutions and insights. Highly collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs, consistently delivering results. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.
Expertise in financial reporting and compliance, coupled with results-driven mindset. Reliable team player known for adaptability and strong analytical skills.
Work History
Accounting Consultant
2 Years 7 Months- Reconciled bank accounts for five Baylor Scott & White hospital entities.
- Trained Baylor Scott & White staff on reconciliation process, enhancing team competency and accuracy.
- Created standard operating procedure for reconciliation process, ensuring consistency and clarity for Baylor Scott & White staff.
- Assisted Baylor Scott & White Internal Control team with Blackline automation project and training the GL Team on the new reconciliation process.
- Documented the new reconciliation process in Blackline using the automation feature.
- Investigated discrepancies in financial records to ensure accuracy.
- Identified missing or duplicate transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Researched variances and errors to clarify financial records.
- Collaborated with Finance and Treasury teams to streamline financial processes.
- Researched aged reconciling items on GL bank accounts to facilitate timely resolution.
Accountant (Remote/Contract)
10 Months- Accrued cash in transit items for customer accounts to facilitate timely clearing in the following month.
- Accrue unposted expenses in current month.
- Accrued unposted expenses for the current month in financial records.
- Reconciled customer payment adjustment account daily to ensure accurate account balances and timely clearing of transmissions and lockbox within three days.
- Tracked purchase power lockbox transmissions for checks, ACHs, wires, automatic payments, debits, and credits to maintain accurate financial records.
Accounting Consultant (Remote/Contract)
6 Months- Identify exception items via a Crowe unique payor identifier to reduce large, unapplied cash balances and reduce risk, with average match rates above 95%.
- Tracked patient accounts, reviewed insurance claims, and researched payments in EPIC.
- Processed GL overrides by creating same-day journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Created batches for items not posted in EPIC to ensure accurate financial tracking. for items not posted in EPIC.
- Create batches for items not posted in EPIC.
- Downloaded reports from Crowe to create pivot tables, streamlining research for enhanced reporting efficiency.
Accountant V (Remote/Contract)
11 Months- Supported accounting teams by providing FX guidance and requirements for projects with FX impact.
- Prepared monthly close analysis and journal entries to facilitate tax team operations.
- Completed various ad hoc projects assigned by the accounting manager.
- Review monthly journal entries submitted by the treasury team.
- Reviewed monthly journal entries submitted by treasury team for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare standard operating procedures for the FX team.
- Reviewing the variances between the primary and secondary ledger.
- Compare prior FX rates to current FX rates for further review.
- Other ad hoc projects provided by the accounting manager.
Senior Accountant (Contract)
4 Months- Maintained customer accounts in NetSuite and Salesforce.
- Reclassified revenue and expenses for the region to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Calculated allowance for doubtful accounts for the eastern division.
- Reviewed and explained P&L variances for the eastern division, enhancing financial transparency.
- Reconciled fixed asset subsidiary ledger balance to summary-level account in general ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Networking region revenue and expense reclass.
- Record the expenditure in the prepaid expense reconciliation spreadsheet.
Senior Staff Accountant (Permanent)
10 Months- Assisted Controller with month-end journal entries and reconciliations of statements, invoices, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Processed and monitored auction transactions, including sales fees and funds distribution, ensuring timely collection of checks and wire transfers.
- Accurately code and process all vendor invoices scanned to corporate.
- Assist in providing accurate and timely financial data while observing GAAP.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly, verifying accuracy of recorded transactions and supporting financial integrity.
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
1 Year 1 Month- Ensure calculation and payment of oil and gas revenue is timely and accurate for assigned area.
- Recorded revenue and revenue-related taxes and deductions for all products across operated and non-operated properties.
- Review, analyze and issue payments for incurring invoices and check requests.
- Reviewed and managed non-operated invoices for Mid-Continent and West Texas, ensuring accurate AP coding.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and issued payments for incurred invoices and check requests, facilitating timely disbursement.
Senior Accountant (Contract)
1 Year- Reconciled balance sheet accounts periodically, ensuring all transactions maintained a clear audit trail for compliance and accuracy.
- Executed monthly accounting closing activities in alignment with Eni Group reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Documented financial transactions by entering accounting information in General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Revenues and Taxes to maintain comprehensive financial records.
Senior Operations Accountant (Contract)
1 Year 5 Months- Reviewed and distributed cash reports to management, ensuring timely financial insights (weekly & monthly).
- Performed variance analyses and prepared account reconciliations to enhance financial accuracy.
- Prepared and processed payroll from ADP to the general ledger.
- Coded and recorded monthly credit card transactions to maintain precise financial records.
- Executed outgoing wires and positive pay files to the bank.
- Coded and recorded all credit card transactions (monthly).
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
1 Year 4 Months- Prepared and recorded asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information in BOLO accounting software.
- Balanced subsidiary accounts through verification, allocation, posting, and reconciliation of transactions, resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Executed bank reconciliations to identify and rectify inaccuracies in bank statements, enhancing financial integrity.
- Amortized prepaid rent, insurance, and computer expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Processed journal entries and accrual entries for assigned accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
6 Years 4 Months- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and performed analysis for senior management.
- Coordinated with departments to compile and review financial information, prepare special reports, and conduct necessary research for informed decision-making.
- Executed month-end, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated with departments, compiled, reviewed all financial information, prepared special reports, and performed appropriate research.
- Conducted complex balance sheet reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Calculated and recorded amortization of prepaid rent, insurance, and computer expense.
Accounting Analyst (Permanent)
2 Years- Developed comprehensive financial reports to enhance client decision-making processes.
- Streamlined accounting practices, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
- Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accuracy.
Staff Accountant (Contract)
2 Years- Prepare journal entries for gas-related transactions, including accruals and look-back reconciliations.
- Ensures costs/revenues are correctly distributed to the right accounts.
- Settling costs to cost centers or internal orders based on work performed.
Education
MBA - Business
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Credited Hours - Accounting Theory
Credited Hours - Quantitative Analysis
Skills
Lawson
Blackline
NetSuite
Salesforce
Workday
PeopleSoft
Quorum
OGsys
SAP
Oracle (Financials)
Oracle ADI
Hyperion
EPIC and Crowe (Healthcare)
Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP)
PowerPoint
Word
Bank reconciliation
Financial analysis
Fixed asset management
Accounts payable and receivable
Variance analysis
Accounting software implementation
Financial statement preparation
Account reconciliation
Cash flow management
Excel proficiency
Affiliations
- Toastmasters (Treasurer)
- Candidate for the NSBCPA
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Timeline
Accounting Consultant
MCCONNELL JONES CPA Firm
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Accountant (Remote/Contract)
PITNEY BOWES BANK (Stefanini Group)
10.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Accounting Consultant (Remote/Contract)
SCRIPPS HEALTH (Sayva Solutions)
03.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Accountant V (Remote/Contract)
AMAZON (Rylem Staffing)
03.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Senior Accountant (Contract)
LEXITAS LEGAL SERVICE (CF Staffing)
11.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Senior Staff Accountant (Permanent)
ADESA (KAR Global)
08.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
PRIME OIL AND GAS
02.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Senior Accountant (Contract)
ENI TRADING AND SHIPPING (Fircroft Staffing)
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Senior Operations Accountant (Contract)
FREEDOM OIL & GAS (LT Global Staffing)
06.2016 - 11.2017Read More
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
TRINITY RIVER ENERGY
01.2015 - 05.2016Read More
Senior Accountant (Permanent)
HIGHMOUNT E&P LLC. (Now Enervest)
08.2008 - 12.2014Read More
Accounting Analyst (Permanent)
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
01.2000 - 01.2002Read More
Staff Accountant (Contract)
EXXONMOBIL (Kelly Financial Services Inc.)
01.1998 - 01.2000Read More
Keller Graduate School
MBA from Business
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Huston-Tillotson University
Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
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University of Houston
Credited Hours from Accounting Theory
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Prairie View A&M
Credited Hours from Quantitative Analysis
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