April Shores
Summary
Results-driven Financial Controller with 8+ years of experience in financial analysis, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and account reconciliations. Currently oversee the full month-end close process and lead a three-person accounting team. Partner closely with the CFO to implement cost-saving strategies and drive revenue growth. Proven track record of streamlining financial operations, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making to enhance overall business performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
AlphaBEST Education, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for 7 bank accounts.
- Develop and manage the fiscal year operating budget.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, maintaining accurate records and timely payments.
- Manage fixed asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
- Reconcile balance sheet and income statements.
- Oversee and audit 120+ company credit cards and associated expense reimbursement reports.
- Prepare and reconcile prepaid expenses and accrual schedules.
- Facilitate onboarding training calls for all new area managers, ensuring a smooth financial systems orientation.
- Act as NetSuite ERP administrator, including user management, creation of saved searches and custom reports, and oversight of financial reporting processes.
- Prepare and file annual 1099 forms.
- Serve as the lead contact for the year-end audit, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely completion.
Accounting Analyst
Guidecraft
11.2016 - 02.2021
- Reconciled monthly bank accounts across multiple currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, and CAD.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations.
- Maintained the general ledger.
- Managed the accounts payable process, including vendor payments, invoice processing, and aging reports.
- Reconciled corporate credit card statements.
- Prepared and filed quarterly sales tax returns for four U.S. states.
- Maintained the monthly amortization schedule for prepaid expenses and other deferred items.
- Served as NetSuite Administrator, supporting the ERP implementation process.
Education
Associates - Accounting
Forsyth Tech Community College
Skills
- NetSuite Administrator
- PeopleSoft
- ADP
- Excel - Vlookups, Pivot tables
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Financial Controller
AlphaBEST Education, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Accounting Analyst
Guidecraft
11.2016 - 02.2021
Associates - Accounting
Forsyth Tech Community College