Chanika LeBlanc
Houston
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful, meticulous, and performance-driven professional with over five years of combined management, administrative assistance, and accounting experience seeking an Accounting position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Staff Accountant
ABM Industries
09.2023 - Current
- Strengthen financial reporting by preparing accurate monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Ensure timely completion of month-end close procedures for efficient financial statement preparation.
- Participate in special projects as needed, providing essential support to management during critical periods or initiatives.
- Support company growth by assisting with the integration of acquisitions into existing accounting systems.
- Maintain strong relationships with interdepartmental teams to ensure seamless communication of financial information.
Treasury Accountant
Karya Property Management
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted with month end close process tie out to financial statements
- Reconciled monthly bank accounts to ensure accuracy in accounting
- Assisted with Property Tax, Franchise Tax, Income Tax and other Tax related matters
- Tracked value commitments for new acquisitions, recapitalizations, and different exchanges
- Assisted Accounting with quarterly and year end consolidations
- Helped with investigation of working income and monetary records to figure future monetary position, financial plan prerequisites
- Participated in weekly check run processing, including review vendor invoices selected for payment, print checks, and attach backup for deduction
- Researched and resolved all bank discrepancies
- Supervised everyday money development of 200 ledgers on different financial stages
- Proved ability to multi-task by increasing collections by 13% in under a few months
- Participated in the month end reports and the preparation of audit schedules
- Employee of the Quarter-March 2022 and June 2023
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Successfully acted as a liaison between multiple departments and customers to ensure accurate orders, on-time deliveries and adherence to all payment and credit policies
- Minimized aging accounts by monitoring open balances and pursuing payments
- Entered Client information, credit limit and terms in the SAP accounting system once approved
- Managed monthly statement distributions
- Maintained an Account Portfolio of 1,000 accounts with accurate notes and terms for customers
- Addressed driver phone calls regarding payment and delivery instructions
- Scanned over 250 Invoices and processed payments in SAP
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
- Safeguarded documents of accounts receivable and payments to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo & Company
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Cross-sold bank products and services to meet customer needs and provide options.
- Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
- Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.
- Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
Guest Service Representative
Houston Zoo
04.2009 - 08.2014
- Resolved guest complaints and discrepancies in prompt and courteous manner.
- Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
- Responded to guest inquiries, complaints and special requests to increase customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Trained new gust service team members in company policies, procedures, and service delivery standards.
- Managed cash drawer, counted cash deposits, and moved cash from secure safe to cash drawer.
- Avoided revenue losses with diligent attention to customers' needs and complaints.
Assistant Accountant Intern
Houston Zoo
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Houston
12.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Southern University
12.2013
Skills
- CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- CPA Eligible and pursuing SAP Business One Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Data Entry Accounting QuickBooks
- Goal Development
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Administrative Oversight
- General Ledger Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation Customer Service Leadership Detail-Oriented
- Metrics Quantitative Analysis Risk Management Problem Solving ACH
Timeline
Corporate Staff Accountant
ABM Industries
09.2023 - Current
Treasury Accountant
Karya Property Management
10.2021 - 09.2023
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
06.2018 - 11.2020
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo & Company
04.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Accountant Intern
Houston Zoo
05.2013 - 08.2013
Guest Service Representative
Houston Zoo
04.2009 - 08.2014
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Southern University
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