April Johnston
Collinsville,USA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to learn and grow while undertaking external training, job shadowing or mentoring for career progression. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Konya Sands, LLC
Coweta, OK
06.2025 - Current
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Reconciled financial statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Managed general ledger entries, enhancing data integrity and financial reporting accuracy.
- Coordinated month-end closings, streamlining workflows to improve efficiency in financial reporting.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with vendors to facilitate prompt payment processing.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced discrepancies in financial documentation by improving review protocols.
- Led audits of financial records, identifying areas for improvement in internal controls and compliance measures.
- Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Staff Accountant
Justin Thompson Restaurant Group
Tulsa, OK
03.2022
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Restaurant 365 financial management system.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Review paid outs from locations- reclassifying misapplied paid outs from POS to Accounting system (mapping where necessary between POS and Accounting System).
- Check run for paper check vendors, manual payments for all ACH vendors.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tulsa RV
Catoosa, OK
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Payroll, AP, AR, and processed all deals through lending companies.
Food Service Manager
Casey General Store
Claremore, OK
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented customer service standards and best practices to enforce compliance and meet criteria requirements.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Weekly ordering of food and supplies.
- Inventory control and accurate production planning.
Bookkeeper
Rowland Group - McBee Heating And Air
Tulsa, OK
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Completed payroll for 30 employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Created spreadsheets and documents such as P&L Reports, monthly, weekly, and daily Cost Reports, and Tech Log Sheets to provide accurate information.
- Answered phones, set appointments for estimates, services, and installations calls.
- Delegated next day workflow for techs based off appointments scheduled.
Staff Accountant
Little, Ruef, And Associates
Skiatook, OK
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Protected each organization's value by keeping information strictly confidential.
- Processed payroll for 15 clients, on time and efficiently to ensure accurate cost allocations for all clients.
- Determined payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, employer's social security, and unemployment.
Business Office Manager
Coweta Manor Nursing Home
Coweta, OK
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Handled multiple projects, prioritized, and kept track of deadlines in busy environment with high traffic, while working independently, and as part of team.
- Managed office operations and workflow.
- Provided support and performed regular QA reviews for client intake, registration, and scheduling functions.
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
Education
Accounting I & II - undefined
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK05-2009
Business Office Manager - undefined
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK12-2008
Skills
- General Ledger
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Intercompany Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Data Inputting
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- GAAP Application
- Confidential Document Control
- Cash Analysis
- Reliability and Integrity Improvement
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Document Recordkeeping
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Accounting Records Analysis
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Konya Sands, LLC
06.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
Justin Thompson Restaurant Group
03.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tulsa RV
01.2021 - 06.2021
Food Service Manager
Casey General Store
06.2016 - 06.2018
Bookkeeper
Rowland Group - McBee Heating And Air
06.2015 - 06.2016
Staff Accountant
Little, Ruef, And Associates
01.2015 - 05.2015
Business Office Manager
Coweta Manor Nursing Home
03.2010 - 01.2015
Accounting I & II - undefined
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Business Office Manager - undefined
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley