Candis Parker
Controller/Accounting Manager
Seven Devils,NC
Summary
Experienced Corporate controller with over 25 years experience in small to mid-sized companies with a skill set adaptable to a larger company. Strong team player and communicator who highly values personal and business integrity. Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced excel knowledge, QuickBooks desktop and QuickBooks online certified. Also have current experience with Netsuite and Zoho as well as prior experience with Great Plains, Solomon, Salesforce and various payroll software. Self-motivated to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines. Strong ability to grasp complex problems and provide comprehensive solutions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
3 Birds Marketing LLC
Chapel Hill , United States
2020.07 - Current
- Reduce outstanding AR and improved cash flow by establishing collection procedures
- Also work with Account Managers to involve them in process
- Work with t Executive team to establish accountability through implementing policies, procedures, and better business practices
- Monitor debt levels and formulate plans to stay in compliance with debt covenants
- Research, select and coordinate implementation of ew payroll, benefits and HR system resulting in annual savings of $40,000
- Conducted comprehensive review of expenses and cost of goods sold that result in cost saving of $60,000 annually
- Consults with auditors & outside investors
- Completed implementation of new payroll and HR system.
Controller
REGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS
Raleigh , NC
2019.04 - 2022.04
- Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements
- Manage accounting relationships of over 40 unique entities
- Supervised team of 4-5 employees responsible for all AP, AR and general accountings functions
- Supported, coached and trained staff on ongoing basis as needed to ensure smooth functioning and high performing department
- Developed and maintained appropriate accounting controls to ensure that transactions are reported accurately and on timely basis
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting controls and procedures
- Streamlined processes to reduce accounts receivable and increase cash flow
- Support annual budget and periodic forecast as required
- Oversee semi-monthly payroll process, administer 401K and flexible spending plans
- Perform other responsibilities as required, including responding to internal and external audit requests, documenting policies and procedures, and assisting in projects as needed
QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor
ALPHA ACCOUNTING
2018.07 - 2019.04
- Certified in QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- Determine needs of new QuickBooks clients and walk with them through process of setting up and implementing QB within their organization
- Complete special project on as needed basis
- Provide accounting services for clients ranging from monthly bookkeeping to more complex analysis and reporting
- Convert accounting files from other systems into QuickBooks
- Work with variety of clients in various industries from professional services to manufacturing.
Controller
3 BIRDS MARKETING, LLC
2017.05 - 2018.07
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 58 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed [Timeframe] payments.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews
Accounting Manager
LEADERSHIP FORUM INC
Durham , NC
2008.01 - 2017.03
- Manage all areas of accounting and HR
- Process invoices and payments in multiple currencies
- Provide detailed financial reports as well as project profit and loss statements
- Review proposals, establish pricing guidelines and negotiate client contracts
- File monthly and quarterly payroll taxes in multiple states as well as work with outside accounting firm on year-end tax preparation
- Work remotely –Travel to office several times a year to work on-site
Stay at Home Mom and Educator
Stay At Home Mom
2005.03 - 2008.01
Accounting Manager
DUKE CORPORATE EDUCATION, INC
Durham
2001.01 - 2005.03
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, various management reports and annual budgets
- Provide profitability analysis of completed projects, forecast of ongoing engagements and assist client relations managers with cost information needed to generate client proposals
- Ensure that revenue was properly recognized each month for each project
- Prepare monthly general ledger entries
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts; prepare detailed analysis of key items and tract internal utilization of employees
- Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable employees
- Maintain and monitor fixed assets
- Oversee yearly audits and serve as primary contact with accounting firms
- Actively involved in selection, implementation and training of Solomon Accounting System.
Controller
R. David Thomas Center
Durham , NC
1998.08 - 2001.01
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger and petty cash fund
- Prepare monthly financial reports and forecast, yearly budgets and various other reports for both management company and Duke University
- Maintain all contracts, leases and other legal and financial records
- Maintain record of company assets and record transfers and disposal of assets
- Coordinated installation and training of Lanmark Property Management System
- Managed Front Desk, Human Resources, Accounting and Purchasing and Receiving Departments
- Serve as financial liaison between management company and Duke University
- Researched, selected and coordinated installation of Nortel Option 11C telephone switch, meridian mail, and profit watch call accounting package.
Accounting Manager
MERISTAR HOTEL AND RESORTS
Raleigh , NC
1997.12 - 1998.08
- File monthly sales & use and occupancy taxes in seven states for 14 different properties
- Prepare final general ledger entries and complete monthly closing procedures for 14 properties
- Review monthly activity of accounts payable, payroll and verify property income
- Account as the accounting contact between the properties and the management company
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for each balance sheet account for each property.
Controller
AMERICAN GENERAL HOSPITALITY CO, Durham Hilton
Durham , NC
1996.03 - 1997.12
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll
- Control departmental profit potential through adherence to purchasing and requisition procedures, cash and credit policies and effective use of budgeting and forecast data in relation to business fluctuation
- Oversee internal controls as relates to revenue, cash receipts, payroll, inventory control over fixed assets and cost of goods sold
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
- Assist in the budgeting process
- Supervise one accounting assistant and the night audit staff.
Club Accountant
CAPITAL CITY CLUB
Raleigh , NC
1992.07 - 1996.03
- Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
- Maintain monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Monitor and control the collection and disbursement of club funds
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll taxes and sales and use taxes
- Maintain accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general ledger
- Benefits Administrator of health and dental insurance, profit sharing, educational assistance and all other employee benefit programs.
Assistant Controller
R. DAVID THOMAS CENTER
Durham , NC
1990.01 - 1992.07
- Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory and the petty cash fund
- Reconcile monthly financial statements for both Duke University and the management company
- Generate various weekly and monthly reports for the department heads
- Supervise and train night audit staff
- Assist Controller with any projects requested.
Education
Accounting
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.1989
Skills
- Financial Forecasting
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Commission Calculation
- Monthly Close Reporting
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- GAAP Principles
- GL and Journal Entries
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office-Intermediate to Advance Excel skills
Timeline
Controller
3 Birds Marketing LLC
2020.07 - Current
Controller
REGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS
2019.04 - 2022.04
QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor
ALPHA ACCOUNTING
2018.07 - 2019.04
Controller
3 BIRDS MARKETING, LLC
2017.05 - 2018.07
Accounting Manager
LEADERSHIP FORUM INC
2008.01 - 2017.03
Stay at Home Mom and Educator
Stay At Home Mom
2005.03 - 2008.01
Accounting Manager
DUKE CORPORATE EDUCATION, INC
2001.01 - 2005.03
Controller
R. David Thomas Center
1998.08 - 2001.01
Accounting Manager
MERISTAR HOTEL AND RESORTS
1997.12 - 1998.08
Controller
AMERICAN GENERAL HOSPITALITY CO, Durham Hilton
1996.03 - 1997.12
Club Accountant
CAPITAL CITY CLUB
1992.07 - 1996.03
Assistant Controller
R. DAVID THOMAS CENTER
1990.01 - 1992.07
Accounting
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Appalachian State University
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