Darlene Waterman
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Meticulous and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in accounting and office management, demonstrating a strong track record in administering corporate financial and HR operations, including employee payroll management and accounts payable/receivable administration. Proven ability to consolidate organizational resources by assessing and mitigating financial risks, investigating financial crimes, and delivering comprehensive audit reports. Recognized as a visionary leader with acute business and financial acumen, skilled in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling. Expertise in spearheading financial fraud prevention initiatives to ensure risk-free finance management while effectively liaising with stakeholders and enforcing compliance with federal and state legislation and corporate policies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Enchanted Garden Landscape
01.2022 - Current
- Administer end-to-end finance operations of two companies, such as accounts payable/receivables management, tax/bank statements preparation, and accounts reconciliation. Receive payments, process transactions, file monthly sales tax, and maintain diligent records. Develop employee payrolls by leveraging QuickBooks. Create financial and production reports including cash flow reports, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and customer files.
- Key Contributions/Achievements:
- Ensured zero financial discrepancies by monitoring financial transactions and tracking/organizing corporate finances through implementation of QuickBooks.
- Managed diverse HR functions, administered 1099 independent contractors, and sustained confidentiality of salaried and hourly employee files.
- Enhanced finance operations efficiencies by transforming manual infrastructure to computerized format and implementing new accounts payable systems
- Maintained operational compliance with accounting principles, corporate policies, and state legislation.
Accounting / Payroll / HR Management
Star Construction / Phoenix Property Management
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed diverse range of corporate accounting, HR, and other administrative operations, such as accounts payable, employee reporting, payrolls, company taxes, and payment processing. Created financial statements for all properties and administered transactions. Calculated and processed monthly bonus for all managers and leasing agents.
- Key Contributions/Achievements:
- Controlled accounts payables for 9 multi-family communities across Texas and Arizona.
- Prepared, evaluated, and processed invoices and ensured on-time payments for all vendors/contractors.
- Maintained comprehensive financial records of payments and transactions by deploying QuickBooks.
- Hired, trained, and managed new staff for all properties; provided visionary leadership to accomplish goals.
Office Manager
AFC AZ Contracting
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Administered overall documentation, reporting, invoicing, and payroll management functions, while demonstrating attention to detail. Supervised field and office staff and oversaw day-to-day business activities. Processed employee payrolls by leveraging ADP. Served as primary point of contact for general contractors, vendors, utility providers, and insurance officers. Cultivated and nurtured positive working relationships with staff members, contractors, and executive management. Coordinated monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Key Contributions/Achievements:
- Ensured streamlined flow of corporate HR, administrative, and accounting operations.
- Investigated account transactions, identified financial variances, and conserved resources.
- Developed HR-related employee files and reimbursements with confidentiality by deploying QuickBooks.
- Prepared and submitted financial and production reports, such as cash flow reports, invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor and job files.
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Created tax returns for individuals and small businesses by deploying advanced tax preparation software. Logged client financial information into database, while maintaining confidentiality and integrity. Exercised due diligence during tax interviews. Nurtured and maintained positive relationships with clients at all levels.
- Advised clients on tax rights/business expenses, responded to inquiries, and resolved concerns.
- Enforced execution of Federal Tax Codes on all applicable credits, deductions, and tax obligations.
- Ensured prompt and easy access to information by streamlining office network.
- Increased sales by promoting products meeting client requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASkills
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) QuickBooks HP Mainframe
- Organization skills
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Sales tax filing
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Policy development
- Auditing
- Collections
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- GC Pay
- Texture
- AIA Billing
- 20-Day Preliminary Notices
Certification
- Arizona Tax Preparer Certification of Registration
- Arizona Notary Public (Commission expires August 11, 2027)
- QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
- Authorized IRS E-File Provider
- Paycor Certified Payroll Pro
Areas of Expertise
- Forensic Accounting/Investigation
- Cash Flow Management
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- HR Compliance (State/Federal)
- Policy Development & Conflict Resolution
- Budgeting, Forecasting, & Due Diligence
- Financial Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Full Cycle Accounting Management
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Hiring & Onboarding & Training & Development
- Benefits & Compensation Administration
- Personnel Record Management
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Financial Variance Auditing
- Bank Reconciliations
- Performance Management
- Full-Cycle Recruiting & Termination
Timeline
Controller
Enchanted Garden Landscape
01.2022 - Current
Accounting / Payroll / HR Management
Star Construction / Phoenix Property Management
01.2021 - 01.2022
Tax Preparer
Liberty Tax
01.2016 - 04.2018
Office Manager
AFC AZ Contracting
01.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Edmonds Community College
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