Being responsible for the accounting requirements of many corporate companies has provided me with a high level of knowledge about financial statements, accounting processes, and expense reporting. Several corporate departments have entrusted me with closing and reporting tasks at month-end. With excellent technical and communication skills, I have achieved desired results in fast-paced environments. As an experienced financial systems leader, I have demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes. I have also improved controls and strengthened systems to ensure they perform at their highest level. Experienced in all facets of accounting, including budgeting, accounts payable, and receivable. With over ten years of experience building and leading high-volume operations teams with consistency, accuracy, and full compliance with regulatory requirements, I am gifted at building and leading productive solid teams.
Hi, I’m
Chabela J. McFashion
Accountant - DBA Candidacy
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
Work History
Florida International University, DBA StudentMiami, FL
Doctoral Researcher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Currently working on dissertation proposal, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding business and entrepreneurship. Perform research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions. Gathering and organizing information for research purposes. Collaborating with leadership teams to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection. Requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies necessary for projects. Sorting data into well-organized formats and transforming into figures. Developing data collection strategies and monitoring data quality for optimal research results. Interpreting data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
Beads by BelaLos Angeles, CA
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Produce and design jewelry using authentic African beads. Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and that the system is secure and up to date. Prepare all financial statements for the company, including projected and actual income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, and payment schedules. Make sure borrowings are paid off promptly in monthly operating budgets.
BelkinLos Angeles, CA
Financial Accounting Analyst
03.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards. Filed corporate tax returns, remittance statements and payroll deductions promptly to conform to predetermined standards. Maintained strict client confidentiality in personal, telephone and email interactions to comply with preset standards and regulations. Invoiced customers for purchases of goods and services to adhere to accounting standards and generate revenues. Prepared quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to obtain accurate picture of organization's financial situation. Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy. Delivered reports to company leaders focusing on financial accounting, cost accounting and sales data to guarantee that organizational objectives aligned with daily operations management.
ExED - RHI ConsultantLos Angeles, CA
Senior Accountant
01.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. Updated general ledger with latest entries. Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors. Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances. Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes. Prepared all financial reporting to the public chartering agencies of clients Assisted in other business services related activities such as insurance renewals, compliance reporting, etc. Visited client sites and assist on ad hoc or special projects as needed.
Equity Office Properties - RHI ConsultantTorrance, CA
Market Lease Analyst
01.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Reviewed lease abstract forms and lease profile reports for accuracy. Researched company information including key contacts, business strategy and financial condition to assist in prospecting and positioning potential tenants. Analyzed prospective lease terms and economics by constructing pivot tables or using excel software to determine the long term profitability of a potential lease. Calculated and initiated payments for lease commissions. Validated terms on deal approval sheets, to comply with delegation of authority.
CBRE - RHI ConsultantLos Angeles, CA
Senior Accountant
09.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Updated general ledger with latest entries. Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors. Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances. Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes. Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data. Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams. Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy. Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Journey Mosaic, IncLos Angeles, CA
Accounting Manager
08.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies. Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing. Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements. Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
Verizon Communications, IncBasking Ridge, NJ
Financial Accountant
06.2007 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Mitigated impacts on financial accounting and business operations by working proactively to identify and resolve strategic concerns. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month. Sent out dividend checks to over 2500 shareholders monthly, quarterly and yearly. Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy. Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
United Way of Metropolitan, Community InvestmentAtlanta, Georgia
Financial Reviewer
08.2006 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials. Built, established and maintained relationships with sources. Developed and pitched story ideas to editors. Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement. Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, Georgia
Graduate Career Assistant
08.2005 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices. Coordinated materials for job fairs. Presented results to field experts at job orientations. Contributed to assisting with professionally-written scientific paper for publication. Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy. Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests. Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from scientific journals such as SciFinder and PubMed and produced graphs and other scientific calculations using MS Excel.
William O’Neil CoLos Angeles, California
Accounts Payable Clerk
05.2006 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable. Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments. Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment. Contributed to producing and interpreting improved finance related methods to establish consistency with accounts payable prerequisites. Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings. Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records. Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
Intersound, IncHollywood, CA
Bookkeeper
07.2003 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals. Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols. Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures. Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Fox BroadcastingCentury City, California
Accounts Payable Clerk
07.2000 - 07.2003
Job overview
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress. Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses. Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports. Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers. Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
Doctor of Business Administration from Business
08.2021 - Current
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework Finance Issues Global & Business Analytics Application
- Relevant Coursework: Advance Management Research Methods
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods & Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- 3.73 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Member
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Member
- Research Project: What is the Impact of adverse Childhood Experiences on Entrepreneurial Success, Advanced to Candidacy, 2024
Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA
Master of Accountancy from Accounting
08.2005 - 05.2007
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting
- Relevant Coursework: Taxes & Business Strategy
- Relevant Coursework: Financial Reports & Business Analysis
- Extracurricular Activities: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Member
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Member
- Thesis: What is the Role of Modern Accounting in Economic Development in Emerging Economies
Paine College
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
09.1996 - 05.2000
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: Cost Accounting & Business Finance
- Relevant Coursework: Federal Income Taxes & Auditing
- Relevant Coursework: Government Accounting & Nonprofit Accounting
- Relevant Coursework: [Subject] & [Subject]
- Extracurricular Activities: National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Member
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Member
- Capstone Project: Amusement Park Development: As acting CFO, I worked closely with management to ensure funds were allocated correctly. In order to ensure that the budget was not exceeded, we tracked the spending. Additionally, we ensured that the money was used in the most efficient way so that a profit was generated over a five-year period.
Skills
Excel, QuickBooks, Great Plains, Outlook, Power Point, Power Pivot, SAP, Access, ERP, Oracle, Yardi
undefinedAccomplishments
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved improper revenue recognition which led to to achieve revenue recognition more effectively. I suggested a better accounting software. As soon as I suggested the software to my superiors, they reviewed and approved it. The training was conducted and I was asked to lead it. I was able to teach my colleagues how to use the software and they were able to understand the concept of revenue recognition better. The company was able to save time and money with the new software.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 100 in the development of FASB Accounting Standards.
Certification
Tax Preparer - CTEC License #A288141 January 2016 - Present
Affiliations
Affiliations
Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. since fall of 1999
Member of National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) since 2012
Philanthropy - Bridge to Africa Connection, Inc. since November 2018Philanthropy, Mentoring, and Teaching
Philanthropy, Mentoring, and Teaching
The organization I'm working with is Bridge to Africa Connection, Inc. Every year, we travel to Africa to help less fortunate individuals. While there, I mentor 13 young girls and teach them self-care. In addition to mentoring young girls, I also teach in the schools in the surrounding villages of Ghana. I created a curriculum called Money and Business that I use in all schools. This curriculum teaches 5th and 6th graders various money management skills to help them become financially independent. Through this course, I hope to empower these young students to become entrepreneurs and have a better future.
Timeline
Doctoral Researcher
Florida International University, DBA Student
08.2021 - Current
Florida International University
Doctor of Business Administration from Business
08.2021 - Current
Financial Accounting Analyst
Belkin
03.2020 - 12.2020
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Beads by Bela
11.2018 - Current
Senior Accountant
ExED - RHI Consultant
01.2017 - 11.2018
Market Lease Analyst
Equity Office Properties - RHI Consultant
01.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Accountant
CBRE - RHI Consultant
09.2013 - 12.2016
Accounting Manager
Journey Mosaic, Inc
08.2011 - 08.2013
Financial Accountant
Verizon Communications, Inc
06.2007 - 07.2011
Financial Reviewer
United Way of Metropolitan, Community Investment
08.2006 - 05.2007
Accounts Payable Clerk
William O’Neil Co
05.2006 - 08.2006
Graduate Career Assistant
Clark Atlanta University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Accountancy from Accounting
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bookkeeper
Intersound, Inc
07.2003 - 08.2005
Accounts Payable Clerk
Fox Broadcasting
07.2000 - 07.2003
Paine College
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
09.1996 - 05.2000
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