Louis Gilbert
SUGARLAND,Texas
Summary
Analytical and accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in all areas of the accounting function. Ability to develop and integrate processes and procedures that impact efficiency and positively affect bottom-line productivity. Strong combination of software knowledge with leadership and interpersonal skills. Exemplary verbal and written communicator who demonstrates professionalism and strengthens the company image. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
WSB & Associates, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Complete monthly standard and miscellaneous journals, variance analysis, monthly general ledger processes and account reconciliations.
- Work with Financial Planning &Analysis to coordinate and prepare monthly regional Marketing Accrual ($70M Budget).
- Maintain inventory for General Partner with corresponding entries and variance analysis.
- Administer security for AS400 GL module.
- Member of conversion project team for the systems integration of the acquired properties.
- Assist Supervisor, Manager, Director and AVP with internal and external audit requests and special projects.
- Currently working with Internal Audit Department on a Marketing audit.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
Senior Accountant
Nathelyne A Kennedy & Associates
02.1998 - 10.2019
- Reviewed accounts payable, payroll and benefits preparation to ensure accurate coding and processing.
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared monthly budget to actual reports and variance analysis.
- Restructured chart of accounts as defined by the Unified Chart of Accounts for Nonprofits.
- Completed conversion of accounting system from QuickBooks Pro to Blackbaud's Financial Edge fully integrating the application with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge constituent database.
- Successful HRIS implementation and payroll system conversion.
- Worked directly with Owner's Representative to manage $17M facility expansion.
- Annual audit preparation working directly with retained CPA firm.
- Developed internal control accounting procedures conforming to Best Practices.
- Worked in a team environment supporting overall objectives of the organization while promoting staff development and cross training.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
Finance Manager
Account Temps Personnel Services- Anthem Health
Houston, Texas
03.1997 - 10.1997
- Prepared financial reports and reported to President and Treasurer regarding actual vs.budgeted figures.
- Managed accounts payable/receivable and expense control procedures, including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, disbursements, prepared daily bank deposits and settlements of online credit card processing.
- Followed through on timely and accurate month-end closings, financial reporting activities with CPA and worked directly with auditors at year-end for both organization and trust fund.
- Maintained database for over 1600 members and 80 annual events using SBA Software.
- Prepared annual fiscal budget.
- Managed payroll, employee benefits, insurance coverage, and equipment leases.
Accountant
BETTER BAGS, Inc.
Houston, TX
03.1990 - 01.1996
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- 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 accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Tax Associate
Weakley & Associates
Houston, TX
02.1989 - 02.1990
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics / Accounting
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS05.1985
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Public and private accounting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel expert
- QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Non-Profit Accounting
- Month end Reconciliation and Analysis
- Reporting and Documentation
- Business Accounting Process Improvements
- System Implementations
Certification
- EA - (IRS Enrolled License Agent) - Since 2014
Timeline
Senior Accountant
WSB & Associates, Inc.
10.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Accountant
Nathelyne A Kennedy & Associates
02.1998 - 10.2019
Finance Manager
Account Temps Personnel Services- Anthem Health
03.1997 - 10.1997
Accountant
BETTER BAGS, Inc.
03.1990 - 01.1996
Tax Associate
Weakley & Associates
02.1989 - 02.1990
Bachelor of Science - Economics / Accounting
Tougaloo College
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