Elesha McCarthy
Springfield,OR
Summary
- “Professional presence, technical excellence, artistic soul and appropriate discretion”
- Over 20 years of training, education and experience in accounting, administrative support and human resources
- Proficient in the use of software accounting applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Experienced in Construction Project accounting, purchasing and support
- Cash handling and banking experience
- Able to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds including the Developmentally Disabled
- Knowledge of advanced accounting principals and reconciliation
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Flexible, with strong planning and organization ability
- Successful management and leadership experience including employees and volunteers
- Detailed oriented with problem solving and investigative skills
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bright Apartments, Property Management
02.2022 - Current
- Process all rent checks, refunds, rebates, and miscellaneous income
- Post income to appropriate GL accounts.
- Manage Housing Authority payments and tracking
- Cash management and banking for 50+ bank accounts.
- Process returned checks and stop payments
- Post tenant ledger security deposits and other internal money transfers.
- Guarantee that payments are made for Owner Distributions, Guaranteed Payments, insurance, mortgages, management fees and any other prioritized payments.
- Positive Pay, CashFlow 360
- Reconcile cash, credit and liability accounts against statements.
- Gather information and reconcile all 50+ bank accounts. Record interest and bank fees. Record sweep money market transfers. Investigate unreconciled transactions. Print all financial reports for yearly reporting.
- Verify mortgage balances to mortgage balances including principle, interest and escrow. Post payments and track all loans
- Reconcile Final Accounting
- Investigate outstanding ACH deposits or expenses
- Review Accounts Payable for past due bills
- Pay various taxes including property and business taxes
- Prepare 1099's
- Payroll
- Monitor assets, liabilities and expenses.
- Post AJE's
- Work with CPA
- Maintain employee files with up to date information
- Process new employee information.
- Preform various HR tasks.
- Produce monthly employee newsletter.
Owner
Take Into Account
01.2014 - Current
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Mentored staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies, increasing brand visibility and customer engagement.
Art Sings My Soul
01.2010 - Current
- Personal artwork, commissions, logo design, photography, custom artwork, flyers, web design.
Assistant Project Cost Engineer Analyst
Peace Health, Property Planning and Development
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Analyze, audit and prepare/process purchase orders, special order requests, quotes, authorizations, receiving documents, and invoices for the new hospital (Riverbend) to include medical equipment, audio visual, IT, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
- Other duties include tracking information, setting up and maintaining files and spreadsheets, creating Access databases and queries, contacting vendors, research and additional projects as needed.
- Track multiple million dollar budgets using Excel spreadsheets to include status of purchases, quotes, shipping terms, delivery dates, manuals, warranties, close-outs, and financial information.
- Work with vendors, buyers and receiving docks to coordinate and track shipments.
- References: Rene Pettit, Supervisor (541) 868-3557
Accounting Assistant
Tree of Life
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Accounts receivable including statements, payments, filing, and month-end reports
- Bank account reconciliation’s
- Donations to local organizations that benefit children and education
- Collections, NSF/account closed checks
- Audit & analyze sale transactions for 10 stores in Washington and Oregon
- All correspondence including letters, memos, reports, annual budget and forms
- Customer Service
- References: Mark Schoepe, Owner/Stacy Peterson, Supervisor (541) 684-9967
Accounting Manager
The Neel Management Team, Inc.
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Reconcile 250 monthly bank statements
- Verify accuracy of all accounting information including general ledger entry and balancing
- Balance and produce monthly financial statements for 60 property complexes including but not limited to a general ledger summary and detail, trial balance, balance sheet, 12 month budget analysis, profit and loss, aged payables, rent roll, and owner’s activity statement
- Assist auditors with yearly audits and report financial information to auditors and owners
- Prepare personal property tax statements and 1099’s
- Remit mortgage payments calculating principal, interests and escrow, property taxes and insurance
- Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all functions in the accounting department
- Daily management of all banking functions including opening/closing of accounts, wire transfers, funds transfers, online management, stop payments, and NSF checks
- Track owner return, reserve savings, and money market savings and accruals
- Supervise accounting staff including reviews, reprimands, raises, and duty delegation
- References: Ruth Hutchison, HR, (541) 895-8801
Administrative Assistant III
LCOG, Senior & Disabled Services
09.1999 - 03.2003
- Bookkeeping for 13 dining centers for the Senior Meals Program including Meals on Wheels
- Process timesheets, mileage reimbursement, petty cash, and volunteer hours
- Develop forms and spreadsheets
- Accounts receivable, accounts payable including invoices for government reimbursement of meals
- Prepare monthly reports within deadlines
- Bank reconciliation’s for 15 banks using Excel and Access to link and analyze data
- Reference: Sandy Karsten, Director, (541) 682-4378
Education
AAOT - Art
Lane Community College
01.2011
Hospitality
Lane Community College
01.2007
Accounting
Lane Community College
01.1999
Skills
- Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Buildium and various accounting software Typing 70 wpm, 10 key by touch
Affiliations
Pacific Rim Art Guild
Certification
Quickbooks Online Pro
Timeline
Bright Apartments, Property Management
02.2022 - Current
Owner
Take Into Account
01.2014 - Current
Art Sings My Soul
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Project Cost Engineer Analyst
Peace Health, Property Planning and Development
01.2008 - 08.2008
Accounting Assistant
Tree of Life
08.2007 - 02.2008
Accounting Manager
The Neel Management Team, Inc.
05.2005 - 05.2006
Administrative Assistant III
LCOG, Senior & Disabled Services
09.1999 - 03.2003
AAOT - Art
Lane Community College
Hospitality
Lane Community College
Accounting
Lane Community College