Amy Yarbrough
La Porte,Texas
Summary
Experienced accountant skilled in bank reconciliation, process improvement, and ERP implementation. Known for meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities, contributing to efficient financial operations and accurate reporting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Accountant
Harris County Auditor's Office
HOUSTON, TX
09.2015 - Current
- Bank reconciliation for the General Fund Bank Account for Harris County.
- Analyze transactions, identify discrepancies, and communicate with the departments to resolve the variances.
- Assisted with monthly reconciliations and audits to ensure compliance.
- Provided training to staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Participated in special projects, process improvements, and implementation of PeopleSoft ERP system.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures for General Bank Account reconciliation to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
- Assist the Bank Reconciliation Manager with other bank accounts, and other projects as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization on various finance-related matters.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepare lead schedules for year-end.
Assistant Payroll Manager
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas
11.2006 - 05.2012
- Process payroll for faculty and staff using the Banner ERP system.
- Train new employees on payroll procedures and system usage.
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with HR to update employee payroll information in the payroll system.
- Performed reconciliations of payroll deductions against payroll data on a regular basis.
- Reviewed, corrected, and updated employee data for accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University Of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, Tx05-2015
Skills
- Implementation of PeopleSoft ERP system
- Accounting software
- Bank reconciliation
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Data reconciliation
- Excellent communication
- Internal controls
- Staff training
Accomplishments
- Recognized for contribution of new ERP system implementation and identifying weaknesses of reconciliation system.
- Recipient of Texas Society of CPA's Accounting Excellence Award 2015
Timeline
Lead Accountant
Harris County Auditor's Office
09.2015 - Current
Assistant Payroll Manager
San Jacinto College
11.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University Of Houston Clear Lake
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