Driven accounting professional with expertise in financial reporting and internal auditing. Proven ability to ensure accuracy in financial documentation and enhance compliance through effective coordination of audits.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Accountant
Sunbelt Finance
Jonesboro, Arkansas
12.2025 - 08.2026
Coordinated daily processing of ACH and lockbox payments for timely fund application.
Managed daily banking tasks, including cash deposits, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
Ensured accuracy of outgoing ACH payments prior to client processing.
Investigated discrepancies in payment amounts to resolve issues promptly.
Performed monthly reconciliations of accounts.
Prepare and submit monthly Sales and Use Tax Reports to multiple states.
Prepared weekly Borrowing Based Certificate for financial institutions.
Director-Internal Audit
St. Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
03.2023 - 12.2025
Directed operations of internal audit department for St. Bernards Healthcare System, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
Coordinated audit work, approved audit plans, and reviewed audit reports, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of findings.
Report quarterly results to the Audit Committee.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication and goal setting, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Senior Accountant and Special Projects
St. Bernards Healthcare
Jonesboro, Arkansas
03.2008 - 03.2023
Compiled monthly consolidated financial statements for parent company, providing critical insights for CFO decision-making,
Prepared and entered monthly journal entries for St. Bernards Healthcare entities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Reconciled monthly bank statements for St. Bernards Healthcare and St. Bernards Medical Center.
Maintained comprehensive list of capital assets in accounting system for St. Bernards entities, supporting effective asset management.
Prepared information to assist auditors with annual audit.
Gathered information to assist accounting firm with preparation of annual 990s.
Staff Accountant
Freeman & Company Inc
Jonesboro, Arkansas
06.2004 - 03.2008
Managed monthly financial reconciliations and journal entries for accurate reporting.
Conducted financial statement audits for governmental, non-profit, financial institution, and pension sectors, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Executed timely and accurate tax form submissions to IRS, maintaining regulatory compliance.