Ashley Prewett
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Financial Professional with more than 10 years of success. Skilled in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls when managing all accounting functions. Advanced expertise in AP and AR operations as well as inventory management. Exceptional mathematical, communication and problem-solving abilities. Advanced skills in Quickbooks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Refrigeration Systems
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 200 employees im different states to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Utilized Quickbooks to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
Dispute Resolution Specialist
PSCU
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
- Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
- Devised and implemented dispute resolution processes for companies, enabling fast resolution of disputes.
- Reviewed legal documents and contracts to determine potential conflicts and disputes.
- Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
- Advised parties on dispute resolution processes, policies and procedures, helping disputants make informed choices.
- Used mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
- Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Coached and trained staff on fraud prevention techniques to increase awareness and reduce risk.
Office Manager /Accountant
Grant Comer Produce
05.2015 - 12.2021
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Restocked inventory to sustain par levels and produced quarterly inventory audits and calculated, updated and presented reports.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
- Prepared monthly reports of accounts receivable and accounts payable for CEO review.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Customer Service Supervisor / Q.A / HR / Admin
Turnkey Solutions
03.2006 - 11.2014
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Led regular customer service meetings to review progress identify challenges and provide feedback.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for over 500 employees.
- Managed over 200 reps at one time
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
The Bryman School
Peoria, AZ08.2008
High School Diploma -
Mountainview Educational
Surprise, AZ03.2006
Skills
- Audit Process Management
- Correspondence Writing
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Cash Disbursements
- Staff Management
- Risk Management
- Account Reconciliation
- GAAP Principles
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
- AP/AR Invoicing
- Monthly Closings
- GL and Journal Entries
- Financial Management
- Collections Understanding
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Profit and Loss Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- Report Generation
- Credit and Debt Card Processing
- Bookkeeping
- Quality Production
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Financial Planning
- Payment Disbursement
- Administrative Support
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Cash Flow Management
- Vendor Contracts
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- CRM Tracking
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Credit Adjustments
- Advanced Microsoft Excell Skills
- Advanced Quickbooks Skills
Timeline
Financial Controller
Refrigeration Systems
01.2023 - 06.2023
Dispute Resolution Specialist
PSCU
01.2022 - 12.2022
Office Manager /Accountant
Grant Comer Produce
05.2015 - 12.2021
Customer Service Supervisor / Q.A / HR / Admin
Turnkey Solutions
03.2006 - 11.2014
No Degree - Dental Assistant
The Bryman School
High School Diploma -
Mountainview Educational