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Work History
Education
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DEBRA L. ADKINS

Spring Hill

Summary

Experienced professional with over 15 years of accounting management expertise. Known for exceptional attention to detail and strong motivation. Skilled in problem-solving, analysis, and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. Proficient in establishing and streamlining departmental procedures, as well as training staff to achieve peak performance. Demonstrated success in aligning accounting practices with overall business operations to enhance organizational growth, cost management, and revenue enhancement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager / Controller

HITEK TRUSS, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Truss Manufacturing - Commercial and Residential Buildings employing 65+.
  • Managed the financial affairs of the company. Accountable for all financial reporting, treasury, audits, financial statements, and cash management. Responsible for human resources and payroll. Report to General Manager. Managed all banking activities, ZBA and positive pay. Direct, train and evaluate accounting staff. Prepare state sales tax returns, and month-end close reports. Managed multiple special projects.
  • Achievements:
  • Co-managed enhanced end of month power point presentation with Income Statement, AR and inventory summary.
  • Implementation of electronic timecards, employee files with employee Ids, SS Cards, I-9’s, E-verify, with Paylocity software.

Accounting Manager / Controller

UNITED VISUAL BRANDING, LLC / UNITED SIGN SYSTEMS
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Sign Manufacturing and Branding Company employing 100+.
  • Managed the financial affairs of the corporation. Accountable for all financial reporting, treasury, audits, financial statements, and cash management. Report to President/CEO. Managed banking activities and Line of Credit. Directed, trained and evaluated accounting staff. Prepared multiple-state sales tax returns, monthly sales commissions and month-end close. Work closely with outside CPA. Managed multiple special projects.
  • Achievements:
  • Instrumental in QuickBooks Enterprise – Diamond Edition implementation and training.
  • Instrumental in implementation and training of ECI – M1 ERP software.
  • Instrumental in implementation of Avalara AvaTax Setup of US and Int’l for Sales Tax Reporting.

Accounting & Finance Manager / Controller

FLORIDA GLASS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: Glass Construction Company employs 200+ staff.
  • Managed and accountable for all financial reporting including audits, budgets, financial statements, weekly payroll and cash management reporting. Managed bank accounts, Line of Credit accounts and various other accounts. Hired, managed, trained and evaluated accounting staff. Prepared sales tax reports. Managed various special projects for owners.
  • Achievements:
  • Managed and maintained all accounting records, financial statements, Line of Credits.
  • Improved inter-departmental communication and cooperation within the company.
  • Set-up and maintained Human Resource/time clock database software for all companies.

Accounting Manager, HR Manager & IT System Administrator

HERITAGE PINES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: Homeowners Association, Restaurant and Pro Shop employing 48+ staff.
  • Manage and accountable for financial reporting including audits, financial statements, bi-weekly payroll and cash management reports for Master Association and up to 17 Sub Associations. Manage operations checking and capital replacement reserves and various other accounts, including reconciliations. Prepare all sales tax, sales/club charge tax and payroll tax reports.
  • Achievements:
  • Instrumental in coordinating the purchase of new accounting integrated software.
  • Assist as needed in General Management duties.
  • Redesigned and created custom reports for Avgar accounting software package and excel spreadsheets.
  • Cross-trained accounting staff on EOM processes, payroll and banking software procedures.
  • Created more efficient audit trails, reducing audit time and expenses.

Staff Accountant / L/C Coordinator

ENVIRONMENTAL LIGHTING CONCEPTS, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Manufacturer of Natural Lighting Products for Business & Residential employing 60+ staff.
  • Accountable for financial reporting including audits, financial statements, financial reporting package and cash management reports. Managed cash, line of credit, and all bank accounts including reconciliations. Processed all letters of credit both domestic and international. Responsible for asset management and depreciation schedules.
  • Achievements:
  • Set-up and documented letters of credit processes and procedures for more efficient workflow.
  • Designed and implemented summary forms for letter of credit reconciliations.
  • Cross-trained other accounting staff on EOM processes and L/C processing.
  • Designed and created custom reporting forms for MAS 200 accounting software package.
  • Created more efficient audit trails, reducing audit time and expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Proficient in: QuickBooks Premier Plus Contractors Edition, QuickBooks Enterprise, Paylocity, Supply Pro, Levelset, MS Office 365, ECI-M1, Sage 50
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Banking / ZBA / Positive Pay / EOM Reconciliations
  • Balance Sheet / Income Statements
  • ERP Software - ECI-M1
  • Financial Analysis / Reporting
  • Budget & Forecast
  • Job Costing, G/L, A/P, A/R
  • Audit Mgmt / GL Account Reconciliations
  • AR Invoicing & AIA Reporting
  • Credit & AR Collections
  • NTO / Liens / Lien Waivers / ROL Ava Tax
  • Avalara Ava Tax
  • Sales Tax Returns, GST/QST Returns
  • Asset Management - Depreciation & Amortization
  • Journal Entries, Accruals, & WIP
  • Client Write Up / EOM & Year-End
  • GAAP
  • Personnel Management & Training
  • Accounting & Payroll Systems Implementation
  • Software Systems Management

Accomplishments

  • Found bank deduction error of $ 676,600.00 and recovered money to the proper account while reconciling 6 months of bank statements in my first week on the job.
  • Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software. - Paylocity & Avalara Ava Tax
  • I have been instrumental in implementing and training on the ECI-M1 ERP Software.
  • Eliminated paperwork processing bottleneck, saving the company time and money.
  • Created more efficient audit trails, reducing audit time and expenses.
  • I have implemented or upgraded several accounting and payroll software packages. I have also cross-trained coworkers within the department on the new software.

PROVEN ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Analysis / Reporting
  • Personnel Management & Training
  • Job Costing, G/L, A/P, A/R
  • Payroll and HR
  • Audit Mgmt. / Acc’t. Reconciliation
  • Credit & Collections
  • Client Write Up / EOM & Year-End
  • Sales Tax Returns,GST/QST Returns
  • Asset Management
  • Accounting Systems Implementation
  • Software Systems Management

Timeline

Accounting Manager / Controller

HITEK TRUSS, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2025

Accounting Manager / Controller

UNITED VISUAL BRANDING, LLC / UNITED SIGN SYSTEMS
01.2011 - 01.2023

Accounting & Finance Manager / Controller

FLORIDA GLASS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.
01.2007 - 01.2011

Accounting Manager, HR Manager & IT System Administrator

HERITAGE PINES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
01.2005 - 01.2007

Staff Accountant / L/C Coordinator

ENVIRONMENTAL LIGHTING CONCEPTS, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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