Detail-oriented Accountant with 25+ years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for various industry-specific organizations. History working efficiently to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
CDC SERVICES, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Assisted with the startup of cell tower repair company
Worked with and assure company compliance with a plethora of compliance risk companies
Established Company Safety Policy and Procedure manual that complied with various construction administrations, such as OSHA.
Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
Assisted with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and providing timely updates to management on variances.
Ensured tax compliance by preparing quarterly sales tax returns and assisting with annual income tax filings.
Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
Prepared detailed cash flow analyses for management review, highlighting potential areas of concern related to liquidity issues or potential shortfalls in operating funds.
Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Bookkeeper
BANDITS BAR & GRILL, LLC (formerly August’s Barbeque)
11.2016 - Current
Manage the accounting and marketing functions for fast-paced restaurants with multiple locations
Perform all accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll duties
Training manager and company liaison for State of Alabama Responsible Vendor Program
Assist in catering events, special marketing events, and ordering of supplies for front / back of house
Design and manage content for multiple social media and review platforms.
Bookkeeper
SKIER’S MARINE, INC.
11.2012 - 05.2016
Manage the accounting functions for two of the three branches of a well-established and expanding boating company
Performed all accounts payable and receivable duties
Overseen administrative budget, bank reconciliations of all bank accounts, process expense reports and invoices reflecting proper adherence to center budget codes
Assisted with various public relations events such as boat shows and employee/customer events.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
SKELTON’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
04.2005 - 08.2010
Managed the day-to-day operations of HVAC Company and provided fundamental support to both owners
Performed all accounts payable, receivable, collections, and Human Resource functions of company
Overseen administrative budget, bank reconciliations of all bank accounts, process expense reports and invoices reflecting proper adherence to center budget codes
Performed all bookkeeper duties such weekly payroll, weekly tax liability payments, monthly withholding reports and payments, monthly sales tax reports and payments, quarterly payroll taxes, monthly workman’s compensation reports, payments, and yearly audits
Maintained attendance records of 12 department personnel
Assisted with customer-service functions including creating and distribution of company material and brochures.
Executive Assistant to CFO
AIG BAKER SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTIES
04.2004 - 04.2005
Provided full administrative support to Accounting Department and CFO of large real-estate development firm
Extensive scheduling and monitoring of calendar activities for 10-person department
Arranged internal/external meetings and business reservations
Created/drafted client business presentations and correspondence for bankers, investors, and Board members on all actively occupied shopping centers across the U.S
Logged all rent payments for 20 + shopping centers
SIGNAL INTERNATIONAL, LLC (formerly Friede Goldman Halter)
07.2002 - 04.2004
Executive Assistant to CEO, CFO, President, and Board of Directors for a 6-facility marine fabrication company
Provided administrative support to numerous company-retained professionals such as corporate investors, attorneys and financial consultants
Responsible for all executive expense reporting, credit card statements and department budgeting and purchases such as office supplies, furniture, corporate sponsored events
Coordinated all travel for company
Maintained travel logs and statements
Reduced travel expenses by nearly 40% by implementing refined processes through internet research and advanced planning policies and procedures
Assisted with marketing and customer relations functions such as company presentations and brochures, website planning/building, planning executive meetings and Board Meetings, corporate golf tournaments and company sponsored events such as employee family picnics, vessel dedications and vessel christenings.
Corporate Executive Assistant
FRIEDE GOLDMAN
06.1997 - 07.2002
Executive Assistant to Chairman of the Board and Board of Directors for a 20-facility marine fabrication and shipbuilding company with over 28,000 employees in various states and countries
Served as primary liaison between Chairman, Board of Directors, and Sr
Management personnel
Collaborated with various levels of management to gather confidential and proprietary information pertaining to key projects and issues
Coordinated events for Board of Directors such as Board Meetings, corporate retreats, and seminars
Maintained Chairman’s schedule as well as the corporate plane schedule and assisted the pilot with the needs of travelers
Organized details of off-site functions involving participants’ availability, securing of location, travel arrangements, material presentation, i.e
Correspondence, charts, booklets, and client presentations
Assisted in the organization of and participated in various public relations events such as work boat shows, company sponsored golf tournaments, employee continuing education events/lunches and charity events
Provided support to numerous company-retained processionals on a day-to-day basis such as attorneys, financial consultants, and potential buyers/investors
Served as Editor of company-wide newsletter with responsibilities that included creation, editing and publishing
Served as administrator of company’s Continuous Measurable Improvement (CMI) Program which included weekly meetings, updating employee files, implementation of awards program and Access report generation.
Education
Continuing Education Courses - Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Gautier
2012
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Southern Institute / Phillips Jr. College
Birmingham
05.1992
Skills
Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva
Accounting and bookkeeping
Monthly account / bank reconciliation
Accounts payable and receivable
Project accounting
Managerial aptitude
Strong communication skills
Timeline
Accountant
CDC SERVICES, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Bookkeeper
BANDITS BAR & GRILL, LLC (formerly August’s Barbeque)
11.2016 - Current
Bookkeeper
SKIER’S MARINE, INC.
11.2012 - 05.2016
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
SKELTON’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
04.2005 - 08.2010
Executive Assistant to CFO
AIG BAKER SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTIES
04.2004 - 04.2005
Corporate Executive Administrator
SIGNAL INTERNATIONAL, LLC (formerly Friede Goldman Halter)
07.2002 - 04.2004
Corporate Executive Assistant
FRIEDE GOLDMAN
06.1997 - 07.2002
Continuing Education Courses - Business Administration
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