Brent Collins
Rutledge,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
In the process of relocating to the Key West area.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Furrow Services, LLC
01.2004 - Current
- In charge of daily bookkeeping for a local commercial property management company
- Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting for fifteen to twenty companies, and ?
- Properties
- In charge of over 20 bank accounts, and reconciling them monthly
- Also responsible for payroll, and most Human Resources requirements
- Process payroll for 8-12 employees, and filed appropriate taxes and returns on a timely basis
- Also office IT person, with regular contact with our outside IT company
- Work closely with CEO/CFO regarding accounting and daily cash management.
Senior Staff Accountant
Pugh & Company, PC
01.2000 - 01.2004
- In charge of several audit clients, and preparing financial statements after required audits, reviews, etc., were completed
- Worked with various clients, such as construction contractors, commercial property developers, car dealerships, and 401k plans
Staff Accountant
Pugh & Company, PC
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Entry level position with large local accounting firm, learning how to audit financial statements for clients.
Accounting manager
Finish Line Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.1998
- For a local gas/convenience store/car wash chain
- In charge of all accounting aspects of the business.
accountant
David Nelson Professional Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1998
- In small accounting firm
- Processed bookkeeping for various clients, learned how to process payroll taxes, and returns, as well as general accounting practices.
Education
B.S - Economics
Carson-Newman University
1986
Skills
- Proficient in office management, along with Quickbooks, Excel, Word Proficient in filing
- Tax returns and paying vendors online, along with almost daily check runs
- Payroll Oversight
- Account Updates
- Database Management
- Expense Tracking
- Biweekly Payroll
- Tax Law Understanding
- General Ledger Accounting
- Knowledge of Financial Statements
- Audit Preparation
- Information Protection
- Audit Support
- Journal Entry Posting
- Closings Coordination
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Return Preparation
- Financial Data Tracking
- Month-End Closing Management
- Vendor Account Monitoring
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Database Maintenance
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Compliance Software
- Auditing and Attestation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Inventory Assessments
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Furrow Services, LLC
01.2004 - Current
Senior Staff Accountant
Pugh & Company, PC
01.2000 - 01.2004
Staff Accountant
Pugh & Company, PC
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounting manager
Finish Line Enterprises
01.1998 - 01.1998
accountant
David Nelson Professional Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1998
B.S - Economics
Carson-Newman University
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