Accomplished GL Staff Accountant with a proven track record at Chugach Government Solutions, enhancing financial reporting and compliance through expert GAAP knowledge and Microsoft Excel proficiency. Spearheaded accounting system improvements, achieving streamlined processes and accurate financial documentation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and organizational skills, ensuring meticulous account reconciliation and budget management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
GL Staff Accountant
Chugach Government Solutions
Huntsville, AL
12.2023 - Current
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts. Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation. Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records. Monitored changes in regulations affecting the organization's finances. Assisted in the implementation of new accounting systems and software. Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Processed payroll for Canadian employees in accordance with established guidelines; Filed and remitted taxes for Canadian employees; Processed payroll for these employees ensuring accurate calculations of wages and deductions; Ensured compliance with local, state and federal government reporting guidelines.
Assisted with accounts receivable, improving cash flow management.
Conduct monthly and year-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting timeliness.
Staff Accountant
JobCorps/Chugach Government Solutions
Gadsden, AL
10.2022 - 11.2023
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, student benefit fund, and other balance sheet accounts. Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers. Gathered banking information via Excel and formatted to utilize in reconciliations.
Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records. Researched, reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts financial documentation. Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial records.
Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets. Created reports in Excel to track and research budget variances against actual results. Monitored and tracked expenses to keep on track with financial targets; highlighted areas of concern and areas for cost-saving opportunities. Analyzed financial data to support decision making with management.
Monitored accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers and applying payments received. Managed accounts payable and receivable.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Processed payroll and reviewed employee liability balances in support of HR in accordance with established guidelines. Ensured accurate calculations of wages and deductions.
Conducted monthly and year-end close processes, enhancing financial reporting timeliness. Managed financial schedules to ensure AP, AR, budgeting, invoicing the government and guidelines were adhered to.
Staff Accountant
Wind Creek Casino
Atmore, AL
08.2022 - 09.2023
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for general ledger. Researched complex intercompany transactions to ensure they were recorded properly. Reconciled intercompany accounts on monthly basis. Resolved discrepancies to reflect true balance in accounts.
Created and reviewed personal journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets.
Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations. Published financial statements according to preset deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
12-2020
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
12-2018
Skills
GAAP compliance
General ledger accounting
Financial Reporting
Data Input, Analysis and Research
Journal entry preparation and Bookkeeping
Budget Preparation
Payroll Administration and Processing
Contract Management
Budgeting & Variance Analysis
Account Reconciliation
Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports and Closing Processing
Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
Accounts Receivable
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Financial statement development
Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Affiliations
Coach extracurricular sports at my daughter's school.