Briston Summers
Melissa,TX
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accountant with extensive experience in month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. Strengthened internal controls for compliance and facilitated the transition to a new accounting software, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial analysis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant (Temp)
Tellus Group LLC
Plano, TX
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared financial statements and conducted variance analysis for management decision-making support.
- Managed complete month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Executed full cycle accounting functions, streamlining accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close.
- Strengthened internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and minimizing risk.
- Reconciled bank activity and deposits with the general ledger to maintain accuracy.
- Facilitated transition from QuickBooks Desktop to Acumatica, enhancing system efficiency and user experience.
Senior Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant, OK
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Generated financial and cost analysis for multi-million-dollar construction and capital projects.
- Reviewed and approved contractor and subcontractor pay applications, verifying compliance with contractual agreements and financial policies.
- Developed project budgets, tracking actual costs against estimates to maintain financial integrity.
- Collaborated with project managers and leadership to ensure financial accuracy across initiatives, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciled balance sheets with income statement accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Researched and cleared outstanding reconciling items, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant, OK
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Contributed to preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
- Provided comprehensive financial analysis and reporting to support management in decision-making.
- Prepared adjusting journal entries to facilitate accurate year-end close processes.
- Maintained detailed financial records, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Streamlined access to financial data by organizing and maintaining the chart of accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Finance
East Central University
Ada, OK12-2022
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Month-end close
- Variance analysis
- Budget development
- Cost analysis
- Internal controls
- Accounting software
- Problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
Senior Accountant (Temp)
Tellus Group LLC
09.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
06.2024 - 09.2025
Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
12.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Finance
East Central University