Resourceful Accountant offering 6 years of expertise in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and enforce compliance. Evaluates processes to identify deficiencies and formulate strategy to mitigate risk. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards and best practices. Personable and energetic with an aptitude for client relationship management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Kemp and Associates, CPA PC
Anniston, AL
03.2021 - 07.2021
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
Gained accounting efficiency and improved documentation coordination through development of optimal journal entry schedules.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Staff Accountant
Kemp and Associates, CPA PC
Anniston, AL
02.2014 - 04.2016
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
Developed policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
Staff Accountant
Kemp and Associates, CPA PC
Anniston, AL
04.2005 - 07.2008
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
Published financial statements according to preset deadlines.
Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
Adhered to audit standards and requirements by monitoring and improving accounting procedures.
Reconciled ticket sales against transactions receipts to optimize revenue and minimize risk.
Secured important financial information using internal controls and database backups.
Gained accounting efficiency and improved documentation coordination through development of optimal journal entry schedules.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
Developed policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.