Christina Johnson
Florissant,MO
Summary
Task-oriented Accounting Manager with background in managing accounting tasks, implementing financial policies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in the use of various accounting software, able to train staff on correct procedures, and adept at streamlining processes for improved efficiency. Proven ability to contribute to team goals while maintaining high ethical standards and precision in financial reporting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager/Dispatch Manager
Unlimited Services in Transportation
St Louis, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop strategies to improve profitability.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Evaluate internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Coordinate external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Identify areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Monitor cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Assist in developing budgeting processes for improved forecasting accuracy.
- Provide guidance on taxes, such as income tax returns and sales tax returns.
- Maintain accurate records of payroll information, including wages, deductions, and bonuses.
- Ensure timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers, according to contractual agreements.
- Implement cost-saving measures across the organization's accounting operations.
- Create and file all IFTA reporting.
- Track expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts, and report variances.
- Supervise accounting tasks, which include accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, and expense reporting oversight.
- Handle accounting operations, such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections, and reconciling accounts.
- Manage daily operations of the dispatch team to ensure efficient workflow and customer service.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, including process automation and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitor drivers' performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, route optimization, and on-time deliveries.
- Maintain up-to-date records of shipments, driver logs, vehicle maintenance schedules and fuel consumption data.
- Analyze data to identify trends in customer orders and optimize routes for maximum efficiency.
- Provide training for new dispatchers on company policies and procedures, as well as best practices for scheduling routes.
- Conduct weekly meetings with staff to discuss current issues or changes in policy or procedure
- Create reports detailing fleet utilization, costs per mile, hour, load, and employee productivity metrics.
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Highways & Skyways of NC, INC
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Calculated weekly driver payroll, company drivers and contract carriers
- Invoiced key clients
- Processed AR and AP in Quickbooks
- Calculated and processed safety bonuses
- Assisted in onboarding of new employees
- Entered biweekly payroll
- Reconciled accounts monthly
Driver Manager
Carriers Direct
Parrish, FL
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed a fleet of drivers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia
- Daily use of Oracle Transportation Management
- Generated accounts receivable and payable reports weekly to ensure proper payments from customers
- Communicated changes and issues to drivers and customers
- Coached and conducted performance reviews with drivers
Weighmaster/ Dispatcher
Omnisource
Charlotte, NC
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Created and maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
- Day to day administration of the office
- Creating and approving purchase orders
- Provided support for manager and marketing team to maintain deadlines
- Dispatched a team of 10 drivers
- Handled customer service for both retail and corporate business
- Documented and audited Government forms that pertained to the business
Inventory Control
US Foods
Charlotte, NC
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitor and maintain current inventory levels
- Record purchases, maintain database, perform physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports
- Process purchasing orders as required; track orders and investigate problems
- Assist in the opening and closing duties of the Front End department
Benefits Analyst
MullinTBG
El Segundo, CA
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Day to day administration of plans including Key Clients
- Served as Client Service liaison with other departments
- Created and documented new procedures to make Client Services Processes more efficient
- Updated and monitored Participant and Plan Sponsor Sites
- Performed User Acceptance Testing
- Insurance Administration
- Facilitated New Policies and Surrenders
- Reporting of Cash Values
Education
BS - Management, Marketing
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2002
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Microsoft Office, PC Miler, PeopleNet, Quickbooks
- Profit and loss monitoring
- Month-end reporting
- Invoicing
- Closing procedures
- Bank account reconciliations
- GL entry verification
- Quickbooks
- Process Improvement
- AP/AR supervision
- Payroll Processing
- Payment Collection
- Recruitment and hiring
- Payroll Management
- Month-end closing
- Documentation
- Bank Reconciliation
Timeline
Accounting Manager/Dispatch Manager
Unlimited Services in Transportation
11.2021 - Current
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Highways & Skyways of NC, INC
11.2018 - 09.2021
Driver Manager
Carriers Direct
02.2017 - 07.2018
Weighmaster/ Dispatcher
Omnisource
03.2016 - 02.2017
Inventory Control
US Foods
09.2014 - 12.2015
Benefits Analyst
MullinTBG
01.2008 - 03.2011
BS - Management, Marketing
Bridgewater State University
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