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Ciera Murphy

Taylorsville

Summary

Accounting professional with 5+ years of progressive experience in banking and financial services, specializing in reconciliations, fixed asset management, and process improvement. Proven ability to streamline accounting operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and support audit compliance. Recognized for problem-solving, attention to detail, and delivering results in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist IV

Zions Bancorporation
08.2024 - Current
  • Review and approve invoices for fixed asset purchases ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
  • Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
  • Maintain and update fixed asset records throughout their life cycle, ensuring proper capitalization, transfers, and disposals.
  • Implement process improvements that reduced reconciliation errors and enhancing reporting accuracy.

Accounting Specialist III

Zions Bancorporation
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Reconciled ATM general ledger accounts, analyzed variances, and posted adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline ATM issues, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Served as a point of contact for both internal staff and third-party vendors, providing support for ATM Balancing inquiries, discrepancy resolution, and occasional technical troubleshooting.
  • Awarded Peak Performer (2020) by identifying and recovering a $20,000 shortage related to external theft, safeguarding company assets.

Balance & Audit Specialist

Loomis Armored, US
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Produced comprehensive reports detailing ATM balances for submission to the respective banks or financial institutions.
  • Conducted thorough research on ATM shortages and coordinated audit schedules to proactively address discrepancies.
  • Worked directly with management to verify employees' adherence to their roles and performance benchmarks, offering assistance and direction as necessary to maintain high operational standards.

Teller

Loomis Armored, US
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Accurately counted, strapped, and bundled large cash volumes in accordance with strict security protocols.
  • Processed cash, coin, and check deposits from various customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Granger High School

Skills

  • General Ledger Reconciliation & Analysis
  • Fixed Asset Accounting & Lifecycle Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Journal Entries & Month-End Close
  • Audit Support & Compliance
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency Gains
  • Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
  • ERP Systems: Oracle, SAP Concur

Timeline

Accounting Specialist IV

Zions Bancorporation
08.2024 - Current

Accounting Specialist III

Zions Bancorporation
01.2020 - 08.2024

Balance & Audit Specialist

Loomis Armored, US
06.2018 - 01.2020

Teller

Loomis Armored, US
10.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Granger High School

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