Brooke Beasley
Madison,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with 10 years of experience specializing in full-cycle month-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit facilitation. Expert in implementing automated tracking systems to drive reporting accuracy and managing complex fiscal databases like NetSuite, Blackbaud, and QuickBooks. A collaborative leader with a proven track record in policy development, budget variance analysis, and multi-entity management with experience in non-profit, small business, and athletic organizations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
DataPerk, LLC
Birmingham, AL
04.2025 - Current
- Manage the full-cycle monthly and year-end close process, ensuring all ledger entries are reconciled and accurate while preparing and analyzing key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for five companies.
- Manage the full employee lifecycle by recruiting, training, and mentoring accounting staff, while delegating and overseeing daily operations for payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process by collaborating with department heads to set realistic financial targets.
- Identify departmental inefficiencies and implement automation tools or new policies to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with department heads to streamline procurement and expense workflows, serving as a key resource for financial education and policy compliance across the organization.
- Served as a key member of the implementation team for the transition to NetSuite ERP from QuickBooks; performed rigorous User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and data migration to ensure system integrity and reporting accuracy.
Staff Accountant II
DataPerk, LLC
Birmingham, AL
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Reconciled bank accounts daily to ensure accuracy.
- Managed the month-end close process by recording accurate journal entries (accruals), reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger, and performing detailed balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and variance analyses (MTD & YTD as well as budget) to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Managed and maintained a comprehensive inventory system across all entities to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with the Accounting Manager to design and prepare budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Handled full-circle accounting for all subsidiaries.
- Served as backup for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Foundation Gifts and Donor Coordinator
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Served as lead System Administrator for the Foundation’s fiscal database (Blackbaud); oversaw funds management, donor reporting, and data integrity for all generated funds.
- Managed full-cycle accounting tasks including month-end close, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and reimbursements
- Prepared and interpreted nonprofit financial reports (Statements of Activities, Statement of Financial Position, Cash Reports, Bank Reconciliations) to provide actionable financial analysis for the Board of Directors and key stakeholders.
- Coordinated the annual audit process as the primary liaison for auditors and accounting firms; prepared 1099s and posted final adjusting journal entries to ensure clean financial statements.
- Managed ACCS state-funded grants by liaising between program coordinators and the business office; maintained precise records for investment account withdrawals and deposits.
- Facilitated the planning and implementation of division activities and events, managed on-site registration and logistics.
Teacher, 7th Grade Math
Winfield City School System
Winfield, AL
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills in students.
Assistant Director of Athletics/SWA
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Prepared, reconciled, and maintained monthly and annual revenues and expenses for 18 budgets.
- Developed custom automated tracking systems for requisitions and travel authorizations, significantly reducing reporting errors and streamlining account balance management.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Purchasing and Accounting departments to optimize the procurement lifecycle and ensure timely vendor payments.
- Orchestrated equipment procurement and logistical transportation for athletic programs.
- Executed comprehensive game-day operations, managing logistics and personnel to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators.
- Partnered with the Compliance Office to monitor daily activities, ensuring all coaching staff maintained strict adherence to NCAA and conference regulations.
- Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive 50+ page department policy manual, standardizing operational procedures for the entire athletics division.
- Represented the Athletics Department on high-level campus committees, facilitating inter-departmental communication and strategic alignment.
Volleyball Coach
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Prepared and implemented comprehensive training programs and game schedules, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance readiness.
- Directed all aspects of the program budget, including equipment procurement, inventory lifecycle management, and complex travel logistics for team operations.
- Executed a data-driven recruitment strategy to identify and secure prospective student-athletes who met rigorous academic, athletic, and character standards.
- Cultivated a high-performance team culture by mentoring athletes in essential professional skills, including critical thinking, cross-functional communication, and strategic leadership.
- Spearheaded initiatives to monitor and support student academic progress, resulting in a consistent atmosphere of high scholastic achievement.
Financial Aid Compliance Specialist
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Performed Return to Title IV Federal Financial Aid calculations.
- Assisted with daily reconciliation of financial aid recalculations and communicated with the college business office to ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
- Assisted in developing, monitoring, and evaluating procedures in the financial aid module of Banner in compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Assisted with day-to-day financial aid processes.
Athletics Business Manager
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepared monthly and annual revenue and expense forecasts.
- Worked directly with purchasing and accounting in the procurement process.
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve the accuracy of requisitions, travel authorizations, account balance management, and reporting.
- Worked closely with the ticket office and facilities in ticket distribution and game operations.
- Worked daily with the Compliance Office to ensure that coaches followed NCAA rules.
- Compiled the NCAA Financial Report and worked closely with auditors.
- Prepared a more than 30-page manual for the athletics department policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Accountancy -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12-2014
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Financial reporting
- Compliance & audit
- Data analysis
- Full-cycle accounting
- Budget development
- Multi-company management
- Quickbooks, NetSuite, Blackbaud
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Accounting Manager
DataPerk, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant II
DataPerk, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2025
Foundation Gifts and Donor Coordinator
Wallace State Community College
08.2022 - 01.2024
Teacher, 7th Grade Math
Winfield City School System
08.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Director of Athletics/SWA
Mississippi University for Women
10.2016 - 07.2021
Volleyball Coach
Mississippi University for Women
10.2016 - 07.2021
Financial Aid Compliance Specialist
Wallace State Community College
05.2016 - 10.2016
Athletics Business Manager
Alabama State University
01.2015 - 04.2016
Master of Accountancy -
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alabama State University