Veronica L. Sway
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Self-motivated and diligent Finance Director with a strong record in accurate financial analysis, strategic reporting, and forecasting. I am skilled at aligning financial planning with business objectives, implementing internal controls, and optimizing accounting strategies to enhance decision-making and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper, Accountant
Cyber Accounting Company
08.2008 - Current
- Full-Charge general bookkeeping, AR, AP, reconciliations and adjusting journal entries for multiple companies across various industries.
- Managed complex tracking systems used to assess and report revenue and cost categories, i.e. class tracking, coding, and expense costing.
- Assisted in client onboarding and performed accounting program conversions.
- Assisted clients in setting up legal entities, obtaining EIN, registering with the Secretary of State, etc.
- Prepared annual federal, state, and local tax returns for both individuals and businesses.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Finance Director
AAPAN
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Maintained working knowledge of GAAP Revenue Recognition Rules and ensured all financial records were kept in compliance with company policy and accounting standards.
- Supported annual audits, prepared tax documents, and managed regulatory filings to ensure full compliance and accuracy.
- Developed and maintained Excel spreadsheets for various accounting processes: customized financial statements, budget variances, cashflow statements, forecasts, and cost-sharing savings reports.
- Managed monthly invoicing and regularly reviewed the status of accounts receivable, maintaining detailed logs of collection attempts and repayment plans to facilitate timely payments.
- Gathered and processed all accounts payable payments for executive approval, ensuring accurate allocation of cost basis to respective job or customer accounts.
- Performed accurate and timely reconciliations of the General Ledger accounts for multiple entities within the organization by class, budget-category and period.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shorter University
12.2016
Skills
Technical Proficiencies:
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher) Apple Productivity Suite (Keynote, Pages) Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, ATX, SaaS Ant) Adobe Creative Suite VBA Programming and Automation
Financial & Analytical Expertise:
Financial reporting and records management Budget development and cost accounting Audit preparation and Payroll processing Data analysis and research
Core Competencies:
Detail-oriented accuracy and problem-solving Multi entity project management Professional communication and stakeholder relations
Timeline
Finance Director
AAPAN
11.2020 - 05.2024
Bookkeeper, Accountant
Cyber Accounting Company
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shorter University