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Brandy Bounds

Summary

Experienced Accounting Manager with successful work history in the computer software and non-profit industries. Focused on efficiency and producing high-quality work. Excellent collaborator and relationship-builder proficient with compliance and documentation requirements. Enthusiastic about taking accounting operations to the next level through proactive leadership and skilled problem solving.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Billing and Collections Manager

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) and Macabacus
09.2022 - Current

Accountable for all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including invoice calculations, payment processing, reconciling related accounts monthly, and collections (B2B and B2C follow-up).

  • Prepare detailed reports on account activity for management review, identifying areas for improvement or concern.
  • Partner with Revenue operations to ensure proper ASC 606 compliance.
  • Manage all supplier portals and work closely with sales reps to ensure proper billing requirements for our customers.
  • Assist with the implementation of a new billing platform and the integration with Salesforce and the ERP.
  • Assist in audit preparation, providing necessary documentation for thorough review of financial activities.
  • Improve billing accuracy by diligently reviewing and verifying invoice data.
  • Reduce outstanding receivables by implementing effective collection strategies.


Accounting / Billing Manager

6Connex
02.2017 - 08.2022

Responsible for the billing operations of over $20 million in annual revenue.

  • Oversaw development and implementation of processes that ensure timely and accurate customer billings.
  • Prepared and managed complex billings for wide variety of customers including government contracts.
  • Ensured billing practices and revenue recognition comply with governmental rules and regulations.
  • Filed monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns and conducted sales tax nexus audits.
  • Additional duties included: general accounting, month- end closing, bank and GL account reconciling, journal entries, accounts payable, assisting with annual audit, expense reports, deferred revenue, managing credit card transactions, payroll processing, and preparing commission statements.
  • Comprehensively support CFO, Sales Team, and Client Services team.

Sales Operations Manager

6Connex
04.2020 - 05.2021

This role was in addition to my accounting position.


Supported 20+ person Sales Team

  • Maintained Hubspot CRM.
  • Created and managed digital contracts for Sales Team.
  • Provided operational support throughout the sales cycle.


Bookkeeper

Rolling Hills Christian Church
02.2015 - 05.2016

Managed church finances with $3 million in yearly revenue.

  • Processed weekly receipts.
  • Managed accounts payable.
  • Managed and reconciled all credit cards.
  • Updated and distributed weekly financial reports to church staff and leadership team.
  • Assisted with month-end processing which included bank reconciliations, journal entries, and research as needed.

Student Ministries Coordinator

Rolling Hills Christian Church
04.2012 - 01.2014

Handled all promotion, registration, and coordination of weekly youth events, youth camps, and service projects for 400 6th - 12th grade students.

  • Prepared monthly parent newsletter.
  • Monitored budget.
  • Managed department website.
  • Oversaw communication among staff, volunteers, and students.

Bookkeeper

Swanson Communications
08.2008 - 01.2012

Managed company's financial records for a sole proprietorship.

  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Tracked expenses and income for business while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.

Assistant Finance Manager

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
07.1996 - 09.1997

Managed the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables departments.

Staff Accountant

David Erickson & Company
07.1994 - 06.1996

Supported six Certified Public Accountants.

  • Managed clients' financial statements.
  • Prepared tax returns.
  • Assisted with year-end financial audits.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Revenue recognition
  • Sales Tax
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Collections Actions
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Sales Support
  • Proactive Self Starter

Systems

  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Salesforce
  • Maxio / SaaSOptics
  • QuickBooks Desktop & Online
  • Hubspot
  • Avalara
  • Zoho
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Billing and Collections Manager

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) and Macabacus
09.2022 - Current

Sales Operations Manager

6Connex
04.2020 - 05.2021

Accounting / Billing Manager

6Connex
02.2017 - 08.2022

Bookkeeper

Rolling Hills Christian Church
02.2015 - 05.2016

Student Ministries Coordinator

Rolling Hills Christian Church
04.2012 - 01.2014

Bookkeeper

Swanson Communications
08.2008 - 01.2012

Assistant Finance Manager

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
07.1996 - 09.1997

Staff Accountant

David Erickson & Company
07.1994 - 06.1996

BBA - Accounting

Texas A&M University