Brie Kearney
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with expertise in financial analysis, tax preparation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, facilitating collaboration across departments to achieve deadlines and financial goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconciliations Accountant
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank statements, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and balances aligned with the financial system.
- Reconciliations included high-volume, multi-currency accounts requiring thorough analysis and attention to detail.
- Identified, investigated, and resolved complex reconciliation discrepancies by analyzing supporting documentation, coordinating with various departments, and applying critical problem-solving skills to correct misstatements and ensure data integrity.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of reconciliation processes, including backup documentation, audit trails, and adjustment entries, to support internal review and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ensured all records adhered to audit standards and were accessible for periodic evaluations.
- Prepared and reviewed comprehensive reconciliation reports and financial schedules as part of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial statement reporting.
- Collaborated with the Finance team to explain variances and support financial forecasting and accruals.
- Liaised regularly with internal departments such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and the broader Finance team to address data inconsistencies, confirm cash movements, and ensure financial controls were maintained across all financial reporting activities.
Accounts Receivable Specialist III
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Processed a high volume of customer invoices across multiple billing systems, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and proper coding of revenue.
- Accurately applied payments received via various channels (e.g., wire transfer, ACH, check, credit card) while ensuring alignment with customer remittance advice and payment terms.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts, track trends in outstanding balances, and proactively follow up with clients to resolve payment delays, minimize bad debt exposure, and support healthy cash flow.
- Managed collections for a portfolio of key accounts, including high-value or strategic clients.
- Engaged in regular communication with customers to resolve billing discrepancies, negotiate payment arrangements, and maintain strong working relationships to support ongoing business operations.
- Investigated and resolved complex customer disputes by collaborating with internal departments such as Sales, Billing, Contracts, and Customer Service.
- Conducted root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues and ensure accurate adjustments were reflected in financial records.
- Conducted account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of customer account balances, resolve unapplied payments or misposted transactions, and support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Ensured all AR transactions were recorded in accordance with company policy and financial regulations.
Housekeeper
The Hyatt House
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed comprehensive daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces in guest rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and public common areas, ensuring a consistently clean and hygienic environment.
- Replenished essential room and service area supplies, including towels, toiletries, linens, tissue, and cleaning products, maintaining stock levels and ensuring guest comfort and satisfaction.
- Handled laundry operations, including the collection, washing, drying, ironing, folding, and proper organization of linens, uniforms, and personal guest items, adhering to fabric care guidelines and organizational standards.
- Promptly identified and reported maintenance issues, damages, malfunctioning appliances, and potential safety hazards to supervisors or the facilities team to ensure timely resolution and minimize disruption to guest services.
- Utilized cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment in accordance with safety protocols, manufacturer guidelines, and OSHA regulations to prevent accidents and ensure the proper care of surfaces and furnishings.
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Greeted and welcomed visitors, clients, and vendors upon arrival, providing a positive first impression and directing them to the appropriate staff or meeting rooms in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- Answered, screened, and routed a high volume of incoming phone calls, handled voicemail messages, and responded to general inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate communication between clients and internal departments.
- Managed appointment scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple team members, including arranging internal meetings, conference calls, and external appointments to optimize time management and operational efficiency.
- Received, sorted, and distributed incoming mail and courier packages; prepared outgoing shipments and ensured timely delivery, maintaining detailed records for tracking and follow-up.
- Monitored and maintained office supply levels by conducting regular inventory checks, placing restocking orders, and managing vendor relationships to ensure uninterrupted office operations.
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor's Degree - Accounting
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Reconciliation
- Transaction analysis
- Variance analysis
- Financial reporting
- Accounts receivable
- Cash flow management
- Budget forecasting
- Profit and loss analysis
- Cost analysis
- Data analysis
- Excel (advanced)
- ERP systems
- ERP systems proficiency
- GAAP knowledge
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Timeline
Reconciliations Accountant
Norfolk State University
02.2023 - 08.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist III
Norfolk State University
08.2021 - 02.2023
Housekeeper
The Hyatt House
01.2020 - 04.2020
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Norfolk State University
09.2016 - 11.2019
Master's Degree - Accounting
Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Norfolk State University