Amy Sallee
Niceville,FL
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with a strong emphasis on financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and process optimization. Proven track record in streamlining operations and enhancing team performance to support organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
South Walton Utility
Miramar Beach, FL
08.2010 - Current
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes, optimizing resource allocation and financial forecasting accuracy.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable operations, enhancing cash flow management and reducing processing times.
- Supervised a team of accountants, providing mentorship and facilitating professional development initiatives.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings across departments.
- Coordinated internal audits, addressing findings promptly to improve operational efficiency and risk management strategies.
- Enhanced financial reporting systems by integrating advanced software tools for improved data accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with organizational goals, driving strategic growth initiatives.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
Bookkeeper
Beautiful Lights LLC
Destin, FL
10.2008 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger to maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Developed and implemented efficient bookkeeping processes to streamline operations.
- Led monthly financial reporting, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Maintained payroll systems, ensuring timely employee compensation and regulatory adherence.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable management, improving relationships with vendors and customers.
- Improved financial accuracy by meticulously recording all transactions in accounting software.
- Optimized payroll processing for accuracy, ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FLHigh School Diploma -
Choctaw Hatcher High School
Ft. Walton Beach, FLSkills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Audits
- GAAP understanding
- General ledger accounting
- Quickbooks
- Fixed asset management
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Accounting Manager
South Walton Utility
08.2010 - Current
Bookkeeper
Beautiful Lights LLC
10.2008 - Current
Northwest Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Choctaw Hatcher High School