Courtney Garnett
Frisco,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in full-cycle accounting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Adept at producing accurate financial statements, supporting audits, and improving reporting accuracy. Strong analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies and improve financial operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
J-W Power Company
Addison, TX
10.2022 - Current
- - Perform full-cycle accounting functions including GL entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
- - Process and review over 2,000 AP/AR transactions monthly, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- - Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal stakeholders.
- - Maintain accounting records including cash receipts, disbursements, and journal entries.
- - Reconcile complex accounts, research variances, and propose adjustments.
- - Partner with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support audit readiness.
Fraud Analyst | Financial Operations Support
Bank of America
Fort Worth, TX
11.2021 - 09.2022
- - Analyzed transactional data to detect patterns of fraud and supported regulatory compliance (AML/KYC).
- - Collaborated with accounting and compliance teams to maintain financial integrity.
- - Responded to inquiries regarding suspicious activity and assisted in resolving financial discrepancies.
Junior Accountant
State Bank of Texas
Dallas, TX
04.2021 - 11.2021
- - Supported daily GL operations, posting entries and preparing reconciliations.
- - Assisted in preparing journal entries, month-end close, and financial reports.
- - Maintained accurate AR records and managed billing and invoicing cycles.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Atlantic Bank Limited
Belize City, Belize
06.2017 - 01.2020
- - Perform full-cycle accounting functions including GL entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
- - Process and review over 2,000 AP/AR transactions monthly, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- - Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal stakeholders.
- - Maintain accounting records including cash receipts, disbursements, and journal entries.
- - Reconcile complex accounts, research variances, and propose adjustments.
- - Partner with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support audit readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
St. Johns College Junior College
Belize City06.2017
Skills
- GAAP Compliance & Internal Controls
- General Ledger & Journal Entries
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
J-W Power Company
10.2022 - Current
Fraud Analyst | Financial Operations Support
Bank of America
11.2021 - 09.2022
Junior Accountant
State Bank of Texas
04.2021 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Analyst
Atlantic Bank Limited
06.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Accounting
St. Johns College Junior College