April Smith
Madison,AL
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, reconciling, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll and Benefits Accountant
Leidos
05.2022 - Current
- Prepares and records payroll journal entries for US, Canada and Mexico ensuring that JE is properly supported for audit purposes and properly recorded in ledger. Analyzes, reviews, verifies, and reconciles records, financial reports, and statements on assigned accounts. Provides timely processing of non-purchase orders for approval process. Prepares periodic account reconciliations related to payroll, payroll taxes and employee benefit withholdings. Records Canadian equity transactions including ESPP and RSU. Analyzes and evaluates key account balances and fluctuations. Documents and describes the reasons for significant balance fluctuations. Supports internal and external auditors and government compliance on payroll and employee benefit withholdings questions. Interfaces with corporate departments (Payroll Processing, Human Resources, Government Compliance Accounting and Tax) as needed. Ensures compliance with relevant Leidos accounting policies, SOX, FAR and DCAA requirements. Maintains accurate, detailed financial records. Assists higher level accountants with accounting assignments. Protects against the unlawful disclosure of compensation information obtained in the execution of essential job functions.
Accountant
COLSA Corporation
Huntsville, AL
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Reviewed and evaluated data that pertained to travel expenses. Communicated with company employees concerning information in travel paperwork. Maintained Travel Reconciliation documents, Credit Card Reconciliation Files and Company Investment Accounts. Worked in Costpoint Software to enter financial information and Time and Expense to review travel expense reports. Familiar with maintaining company prepaid expenses. Performed accounting functions for Accounts Receivable. Analyzed, reviewed, verified, and reconciled records, financial reports, and statement on assigned accounts. Maintained accurate, detailed financial records. Assisted higher level accountants with accounting assignments. Protected against the unlawful disclosure of compensation information obtained in the execution of essential job functions.
Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville, AL
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Professional Educator. Implemented Common Core and Technology-Based Curriculum in general education classroom.
Teacher
Union Chapel Christian Academy
Huntsville, AL
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Professional Educator. Implemented the ABEKA curriculum in general education classroom setting. Created and employed activities that supplemented the core curriculum. Served as school coordinator for the Association of Christian Schools International academic competition events. Served as school yearbook coordinator, Track Coach and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach.
Education
MBA - Finance
Strayer University
Huntsville, AL01-2014
BA - Elementary Education with Minor in Collaborative Education
University of Alabama at Huntsville
Huntsville, AL01-2009
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial statements
- Attention to detail
- Full-cycle accounting
- Time management
- Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation processes
- General ledger accounting
- Bank reconciliation
Certification
Professional Educator Certification, Alabama Department of Education, 2009
Timeline
Payroll and Benefits Accountant
Leidos
05.2022 - Current
Accountant
COLSA Corporation
09.2016 - 07.2021
Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
07.2015 - 08.2016
Teacher
Union Chapel Christian Academy
08.2010 - 07.2015
BA - Elementary Education with Minor in Collaborative Education
University of Alabama at Huntsville
MBA - Finance
Strayer University