BECKY MCDOWELL
Brandon,MS
Summary
Resourceful Accountant offering 30 years of expertise in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and enforce compliance. Evaluates processes to identify deficiencies and formulate strategy to mitigate risk. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards and best practices. Personable and energetic with an aptitude for client relationship management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Administrative Systems Inc.
Ridgeland, MS
06.2002 - 10.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles and practices.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement..
- Prepared audit schedules as requested by external auditors.
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
- Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
- Conducted variance analyses between planned budgets versus actual expenses incurred.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
- Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
Accounting Supervisor
Mcneely Plastics
Clinton , MS
05.1992 - 06.2002
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes for accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Investigated discrepancies in financial data and prepared corrective journal entries.
- Provided guidance to staff on accounting issues such as tax regulations, expense reporting guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all transactions related to accounts receivable and payable.
- Managed day-to-day bookkeeping activities such as invoicing customers, reconciling bank accounts, recording deposits and withdrawals.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Selected, trained, assigned, scheduled and coached employees and communicated job expectations.
- Approved cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices and authorized checks and wire transfers.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.1983
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Music/Sound Engineering
Memphis State University
Memphis, TNSkills
- Budget Preparation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Statement Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Administrative Support
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Account Reconciliation
- Tax Preparation
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Administrative Systems Inc.
06.2002 - 10.2023
Accounting Supervisor
Mcneely Plastics
05.1992 - 06.2002
Accounting And Business Management
Mississippi College
Some College (No Degree) - Commercial Music/Sound Engineering
Memphis State University
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