Dominique Matthews
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Accountant with a solid background in financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation. Demonstrated strengths include strong analytical thinking, efficient problem-solving skills and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles. Committed to improving efficiency and accuracy by streamlining financial procedures and implementing strategic changes in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Task Force Staff Accountant
PHM Management- Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Honolulu, HI
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Transition in hotel management takeover: contacted 100 vendors by phone and email for W-9s, outstanding invoices, and contracts/lease agreements within the hotel.
- Conducted an audit on all cash and revenues at the property: safes, employee banks, bank accounts, and credit card processors.
- Supported an internal review of each functional area of the property.
- Assisted with collection forms and bad debt write-offs.
- Reviewed daily transactions of rooms, charges, taxes, and reports in POS Lightspeed.
Task Force Staff Accountant
PHM Management Inc- The Westin Tempe
Tempe, AZ
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash-handling employees, including cash, checks, and electronic wires
- Reviewed all deposits for accuracy daily, before armed scheduled pickups weekly.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Performed accruals.
- Prepared purchase orders using the company software system, Birchstreet.
- Audited all Food and Beverage department promo receipts from the previous day into an Excel worksheet, explaining charges, tips, and explanations for comped services.
Task Force Accounts Payable Manager
PHM Management- Tempo by Hilton
Nashville, TN
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Handled high-volume invoice processing independently.
- Reconciled accounts payable ledger with general ledger.
- Reviewed and validated invoice coding to align with budget and expense guidelines.
- Prepared and completed check runs to ensure timely payments.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies by responding promptly to inquiries regarding payments and invoices.
- Accrued
- Supported month-end closing related to accounts payable.
Task Force Senior Accountant
PHM Management-Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion
Washington, DC
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised general cashier functions, including reconciliation, audits, and cash deposit validations
- Sorted and verified the accuracy of night audit work (receivables), including the reconciliation of banquet check extensions, and the coding of banquets at cost.
- Monitored payment requirements for groups or functions, and processed deposits.
- Posted city ledger payments in PMS, reconciled, and billed all city ledger accounts.
- Assisted with the processing of financial statements and other reports to ensure accurate, timely information.
Task Force Accounting Manager
PHM Management- Tempo by Hilton
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored the daily operations of the hotel accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
- Prepared and filed Sales and Use Taxes
- Ensured timely processing of check requests.
- Maintained responsibility for the daily accounts receivable credit, billing, and collection process.
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, F&B, and Banquets to ensure the accuracy of accounts.
- Responded to credit card inquiries and chargebacks in an effective and timely manner.
- Month-end journal posting to assist with closing.
Accounting Manager
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Managed the day-to-day operations of gaming audit clerks.
- Prepared and reviewed assigned journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Assisted in the preparation of the assigned gaming audit and month-end tie-out of revenue.
- Provided information and reports to management in a timely and accurate manner.
Payroll Administrator
Macy's
Los Angeles, CA
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed payroll functions, including new hire orientation, terminations, direct deposits, and more for 300+ employees using ADP and PeopleSoft
- Prepared monthly reports on payroll costs for management review
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors
- Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws related to payroll administration
- Reconciled bank statements and prepared and entered standard journal entries for month-end close
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Finance
Capella University
05-2020
Skills
- POS systems: Toast, Lightspeed, & Oracle Micros Simphony
- PMS systems: ProfitSword, Agilysis, Birchstreet, OnQ, Marsha
- Software: M3 and QuickBooks
- GAAP compliance
- General ledger management
- Monthly account/bank reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Accrual accounting
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable, invoice coding
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Cash handling
Certification
CPR & AED-American First Responder
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Task Force Staff Accountant
PHM Management- Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
05.2025 - 06.2025
Task Force Staff Accountant
PHM Management Inc- The Westin Tempe
03.2025 - 05.2025
Task Force Accounts Payable Manager
PHM Management- Tempo by Hilton
12.2024 - 02.2025
Task Force Senior Accountant
PHM Management-Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion
09.2024 - 11.2024
Task Force Accounting Manager
PHM Management- Tempo by Hilton
07.2024 - 08.2024
Accounting Manager
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
11.2018 - 04.2024
Payroll Administrator
Macy's
11.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Finance
Capella University
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