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Elizabeth McLaughlin

Cartersville,GA

Summary

Multifaceted and reliable assistant accountant with five years of experience in accounts payable. Organized and flexible with a track record of optimizing processes for maximum efficiency. Excels at creating innovative solutions that resolve business challenges quickly and increase the bottom line. Proven ability to work with many different personalities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Finance Consultant

Fox Entertainment Group
Atlanta, GA
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management review.
  • Assisted with audits by providing requested documentation and responding promptly to questions from auditors.
  • Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis for SVP of Finance.
  • Utilize multiple systems to assess insurance claims
  • Analyzed cost accounting information related to production costs.

Assistant Accountant

"Average Joe-Season 1" BET+
Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Analyzed financial data from multiple sources to identify discrepancies or errors.
  • Developed and implemented financial systems, procedures and controls.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Managed accounts payable processes including invoices, vendor payments, purchase orders and credit card transactions.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to crew members when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Assistant Accountant

"Monarch-Season 1" Fox Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
  • Participated in strategic planning sessions focused on improving operational efficiencies within the production unit.
  • Managed accounts payable processes including invoices, vendor payments, and purchase orders
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases.
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
  • Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
  • Created purchase orders
  • Ensured that all payments were made in accordance with contractual agreements and company policies.
  • Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures.
  • Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Assistant Accountant

"MacGyver-Seasons 3 through 5" ViacomCBS
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
  • Ensured that all payments were made in accordance with contractual agreements and company policies.
  • Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
  • Managed accounts payable processes including invoices, vendor payments, and purchase orders.
  • Maintained accurate records of accounts payable related to the production process.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Facilitated communication between accounting and production teams.
  • Assisted asset review for strike.
  • Recovered deposits for production accounts.

Registration Agent

Cobb County District Attorney's Office
Marietta, GA
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Monitored cases and reviewed to determine eligibility for closure.
  • Reviewed and maintained minimum 150 child support files within state database.
  • Collaborated with social agencies in support of children due child support.
  • Prepared documentation of administrative and legal actions related to child support orders.
  • Created reports detailing activities such as caseload statistics, arrears balances, collections history.
  • Processed applications for services and verified customer identity through various means including driver's licenses or other forms of identification.
  • Attended Georgia State Child Support Training Academy 2015, 2016, and 2017 on new legislation or changes to existing regulations affecting the administration of child support services.
  • Researched and responded to inquiries from customers regarding their cases or the status of payments.
  • Conducted genetic testing to establish paternity.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Psychology

University of Liverpool - United Kingdom
07-2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
07-2014

Skills

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Records Review
  • Audit Management
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Journal Entries
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Clear Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Records Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Smart Accounting
  • Cashet

Timeline

Production Finance Consultant

Fox Entertainment Group
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Accountant

"Average Joe-Season 1" BET+
09.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Accountant

"Monarch-Season 1" Fox Entertainment
07.2021 - 08.2022

Assistant Accountant

"MacGyver-Seasons 3 through 5" ViacomCBS
01.2019 - 06.2021

Registration Agent

Cobb County District Attorney's Office
02.2015 - 12.2018

Post Graduate Certificate - Psychology

University of Liverpool - United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kennesaw State University

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