Bernice Harper
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Experienced Senior Property Accountant with a strong background in property accounting and an MBA. Demonstrated success in optimizing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing efficiency. Proven leadership, cost-saving expertise, and ability to foster collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Property Accountant
Cortland Partners
01.2014 - Current
- Work closely with operations team to prepare and adhere to annual budgets, post and/or review journal entries and prepare monthly financial reports for a portfolio of 14 communities, including reclass and accruals provided by onsite property managers.
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Monitored accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to accurately gauge organization cash flow.
- Performed electronic banking transactions and completed bank reconciliations to obtain comprehensive picture of organization bank accounts.
- Oversaw month-end close process for various properties, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions in accordance with GAAP guidelines.
- Conducted internal audits, fixed asset reviews and property inventory evaluations to obtain asset performance information.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis on property performance, aiding in the identification of trends and areas for improvement.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures through regular reviews of best practices, maintaining alignment with industry standards.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Accounts Payable Manager
RCO Legal P.S (Merger with Johnson & Freedman, LLC)
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed the AP invoice entry and payment process, ensuring timely entry of all invoices, payment of all expenses, and proper documentation preparation and archiving.
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Billing Specialist
Johnson & Freedman, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Manage AP including customer vendor relations and all check disbursements, maintain general ledger and invoice entry, and litigation billing for various clients.
Customer Service Rep/Fuel Desk CSR
Travel Centers of America
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided customer service for travelers and truck drivers, ran and reconciled cash register, stocked store, and ensured DOT compliance.
Staff Accountant
National Systems Corp
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed full charge accounting functions including cash flow management, collections, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month end closings.
Payroll Manager/HR Assistant
Pollution Control Industries, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Processed payroll entries for 500 employees, managed payroll check distribution, and performed new hire orientations.
Accounts Payable
AK Specialty Vehicles
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Managed 250-300 accounts daily, completed weekly check disbursements, and assisted in general ledger monthly closing.
Education
Master of Business Administration/ Leadership & Entrepreneurship -
Strayer University
Acworth, GA12.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration/Accounting -
Strayer University
Acworth, GA12.2021
Associates of applied Science Degree in Accounting Management -
Sawyer College
Hammond, IN07.2004
Skills
- Peachtree
- Excel
- Power point
- Word
- Project Management
- Great Plains Software
- Microsoft Dynamics Ax
- Sage
- Time Matters/PC Law
- OneSite Accounting
- OpsTechnology
- Yardi
- Timberline
- Month-end close
- Bank Reconciliation
- Variance Analyses
Timeline
Sr. Property Accountant
Cortland Partners
01.2014 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
RCO Legal P.S (Merger with Johnson & Freedman, LLC)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Billing Specialist
Johnson & Freedman, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Customer Service Rep/Fuel Desk CSR
Travel Centers of America
01.2008 - 01.2010
Staff Accountant
National Systems Corp
01.2006 - 01.2008
Payroll Manager/HR Assistant
Pollution Control Industries, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
Accounts Payable
AK Specialty Vehicles
01.2000 - 01.2002
Master of Business Administration/ Leadership & Entrepreneurship -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Business Administration/Accounting -
Strayer University
Associates of applied Science Degree in Accounting Management -
Sawyer College
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