Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
Collaborate with external auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation and resolve any issues identified
Performed month-end closing procedures
Identified opportunities for process improvements within the finance department leading to increased accuracy
Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and billing personnel
CPA
Lawhorn CPA Group, Inc
Marion, VA
11.2021 - 08.2023
Performed financial audits, reviews, compilations and tailor due diligence for both large and small companies in a wide spectrum of industries.
Prepared individuals, partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, and not-for-profit income tax returns.
Controller
Ethos Technologies
Salem, VA
02.2020 - 06.2021
Managed administrative department which included accounts receivable, accounts payable, contract billing, inventory, and order processing
Performed month end closing procedures.
Responsible for all journal entry posting necessary to accurately reflect any financial transaction.
Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
Budget preparation and budget variance reporting when required.
Prepared any necessary account reconciliation and recorded any resulting adjustments.
Prepared biweekly payroll and quarterly payroll reports
Senior Accountant
Justice Corporation
Roanoke, VA
01.2014 - 02.2020
Performed month end closing procedures.
Responsible for all journal entry posting necessary to accurately reflect any financial transaction.
Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
Prepared any necessary account reconciliation and recorded any resulting adjustments.
Provided auditors with financial reports and reconciliations
Business Owner
Accounting Pro Solutions
Salem, VA
09.2011 - 05.2014
Prepared federal and state individuals, partnerships, and S corporations income tax returns/extensions for clients; this includes research, preparation, review and the presentation.
Performed bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting services for small business clients.
Staff Accountant
Foti, Flynn, Lowen, & Co
11.2010 - 09.2011
Performed financial audits, reviews, compilations and tailor due diligence for both large and small companies in a wide spectrum of industries.
Prepared individuals, partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, and not-for-profit income tax returns.
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