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Christopher Stanley

Macon,GA

Summary

Experienced individual in multiple areas of Accounting, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Budgeting. Demonstrates a talent for effectively navigating challenges and finding innovative solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and driving organizational goals forward.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Loudoun Soccer
01.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll for local non-profit soccer club
  • Responsible for creating of annual budget with annual revenue of $8M by working with various Directors
  • Worked with Directors to help prepare the annual budget and review progress against the budget quarterly
  • Prepare financial reports for the Board of Directors as requested

Accounting Manager

Gates Hudson & Associates Inc.
06.2009 - 09.2013
    • Lead and supervise a team of 4 Accounting Clerks. Review and monitor their work for completeness and accuracy and that deadlines are met.
    • Provided proper instruction on any ad hoc projects in exposing them to new work to help them grow in their careers.
    • Took ownership in reconciling, revamping, and redesigned the management fee calculations and reconciliation schedules.
    • Reconcile bank statements and resolve bank reconciling items to determine proper accounting treatment.
    • Review financial statements and investigate unusual variances.
    • Ensure reporting to owners and lenders is provided timely, accurately, and completely.
    • Prepare and/or review monthly/yearly client assistance packages to assist outside CPA firms with audits and tax filings.
    • Manage capital expenditure reserves and other escrow accounts.
    • Monitor critical disbursements including insurance, business licenses, taxes, and mortgages to ensure timeliness of payment and avoid penalties and service interruption.
    • Assist in initial set up for the transition of several new properties by reviewing prorations between buyer and seller and reviewing the settlement sheets.
    • Prepare closing prorations and other information necessary to transition terminating properties to new management company.

Senior Accountant

Opus East, LLC
10.2008 - 06.2009
  • Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors
  • Worked with external auditors to complete the annual audit, including preparing the audited financial statements and footnotes
  • Prepared Year-End Tax Work-Papers for the Corporate Tax Department
  • Worked on the monthly and quarterly close reports for executive review, including all account reconciliations and schedules

Education

B.S. - Accounting

Strayer University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Excel
  • QuickBooks
  • Organizational skills
  • Business process improvement
  • Account reconciliation
  • Budget planning
  • Technology-savvy
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Budget design

Timeline

Director of Finance

Loudoun Soccer
01.2014 - Current

Accounting Manager

Gates Hudson & Associates Inc.
06.2009 - 09.2013

Senior Accountant

Opus East, LLC
10.2008 - 06.2009

B.S. - Accounting

Strayer University
Christopher Stanley