Briston Summers
Melissa
Summary
Result-driven Senior Accountant with progressive experience in month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit support across corporate and governmental environments. Proven ability to improve close timelines, strengthen internal controls, and support leadership with accurate financial analysis. Adept in general ledger accounting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Tellus Group LLC
- 01.2025
- Managed full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepared financial statements and performed variance analysis to support management decision making
- Strengthened internal controls and ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Improved reporting accuracy and close timelines through process refinements
- Assisted with transition to new accounting software system
- Reconciled bank activity and deposits to the general ledger
Senior Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciled balance sheets and income statement accounts
- Generated financial and cost analysis for construction and capital projects
- Reviewed and approved contractor and subcontractor pay applications
- Developed and monitored project budgets, tracking actual cost versus estimates
- Researched, resolved, and cleared outstanding reconciling items
- Collaborated with project managers and leadership to ensure financial accuracy
Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained detailed financial records including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assisted with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
- Prepared adjusting journal entries and supported year-end close
- Maintained and organized the chart of accounts
- Supported management with financial analysis and reporting
AP Accountant
Oklahoma Educators Credit Union
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and compliance prior to payment processing
- Reconciled discrepancies and ensured timely vendor payments
- Processed high-volume invoices using AP systems and internal controls
- Maintained accurate records and vendor files
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
East Central University
Ada, OK12.2022
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- General Ledger Entries
- Microsoft Excel & Office
- Account Reconciliations
- Journal Entries & Accruals
- Variance & Budget Analysis
- Audit Support
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
06.2024 - 09.2025
Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
02.2023 - 05.2024
AP Accountant
Oklahoma Educators Credit Union
12.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Accountant
Tellus Group LLC
- 01.2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
East Central University