Cathy Coursey
Peotone,United States
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Accountant with 13 + years of experience in accounting, and Tax related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Charge Savvy LLC
South Chicago Heights, IL
07.2020 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Assisted in developing budgeting processes and forecasting future revenue and expenses.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions and performed maintenance and reporting of corporate fixed assets.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process and completed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Participated in special projects related to process improvement initiatives.
- Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Project Accountant
Ifranchise Group
Homewood, IL
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Managed and maintained project budgets, monitored expenses, and tracked financials.
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and other related documents.
- Created processes for tracking invoices from vendors and subcontractors associated with the project.
- Performed ad-hoc analysis as required to support decision making related to project budgets.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for year-end tax purposes.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Tax Accountant
John Hausman
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
- Calculated estimated taxes due from clients and ensured timely payments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in federal, state, and local taxation laws.
- Prepared final returns for filing with appropriate taxing authorities within deadlines.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05-2007
Skills
- Financial statement review
- Expertise in Quickbooks
- Variance Analysis
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit Support
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Bank Reconciliation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Charge Savvy LLC
07.2020 - Current
Project Accountant
Ifranchise Group
08.2015 - 04.2020
Tax Accountant
John Hausman
01.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Governors State University
References
References available upon request.
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