Erdy Accius
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-driven professional with extensive experience in financial operations, accounts receivable, tax compliance, and month-end close procedures. Proven ability to manage complex accounting functions in both corporate and healthcare environments, with a strong track record of improving AR collections, Account Payable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Balance sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flows, Corporate Tax, optimizing financial workflows, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. Holds a Master’s in Taxation and a Bachelor’s in Accounting, with advanced proficiency in ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Great Plains, Quickbooks, SAP Concur and Lawson. Recognized for analytical acumen, integrity, and ability to deliver timely, accurate financial reporting that supports strategic business decisions.
Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Track record of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Execute month-end journal entries with precision and timeliness, supporting accurate financial closing processes.
- Conduct monthly eRecon General Ledger reviews in alignment with HCA’s Accounting Policies and Guidelines (APG) for data integrity and compliance.
- Coordinate quarterly SOX APG documentation, streamlining internal control reviews and audit readiness.
- Manage activation of daily and weekly Xproc and PME61C procedure codes, supporting accurate billing and coding workflows.
- Process and code food-related accounts payable invoices in Lawson for timely submission for review and approval.
- Tracked departmental performance using weekly Charge Reconciliation reports; implemented targeted follow-up measures, resulting in improved accuracy and higher completion rates.
- Conducted bi-weekly Kronos payroll audits to uphold SOX compliance standards, mitigating the risk of financial discrepancies and audit findings.
- Reviewed daily Midnight Census reports to ensure adherence to SOX protocols; documented and escalated actionable issues, strengthening communication between nursing supervision and the Shared Services Center (SSC).
- Executed 75+ standard month-end journal entries with precision and adherence to strict deadlines, contributing to accurate financial reporting and streamlined close processes.
- Processed and coded 250+ weekly Lawson-based accounts payable food invoices, ensuring timely submission for review and enhancing operational efficiency in vendor payment cycles.
- Reconciled the fixed assets accounts and ensured all the depreciations are done before month end close.
Staff Accountant
Mix Telematics
Boca Raton, FL
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered weekly expense reports, employee reimbursements, and wire/ACH/intercompany transactions, strengthening vendor relationships and streamlining internal financial workflows.
- Compiled and delivered monthly financial summary reports to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
- Distributed daily bank statements and maintained weekly cash flow reports, enhancing transparency and cash position forecasting across departments.
- Executed monthly billing adjustments and contract terminations in accordance with compliance policies, reducing invoicing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
- Processed over $650K in weekly check deposits and converted sales orders into accurate customer invoices using Microsoft Dynamics 365, improving billing precision and operational efficiency.
- Prevented property tax penalties in FY 2024 through proactive tax aging reviews and on-time payments, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Decreased 90+ day outstanding receivables by 90% through targeted updates to tax records and implementation of system accuracy controls.
- Conducted bank reconciliations, performed general ledger account analysis, and managed end-to-end month-end close procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed and approved 70%+ of accounts receivable invoices submitted by cross-functional departments, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to invoice generation.
- Generated and maintained comprehensive monthly journal entries with all necessary supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and accurate financial reporting.
- Accurately recorded vendor invoices against designated budget lines and general ledger accounts, enhancing financial tracking and cost allocation efficiency.
- Processed and coded 50 accounts payable invoices daily, ensuring timely submission for review and enhancing operational efficiency in vendor payment cycles.
- Conducted periodic physical inventories of the company assets compared to that reported on the company systems and performed cost accounting related duties.
- Analyzed and processed Bi- weekly payroll and payroll related payments throughout the year.
- Prepared and processed sales tax returns and properties tax payment and avoided late fees penalties.
Senior Accounts Analyst
SBA Communications Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
12.2015 - 10.2021
- Managed high-value service and lease receivables portfolios across U.S. and Canadian markets, driving increased customer satisfaction and improved cash flow performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis of aging receivables and unapplied payments; introduced corrective measures that reduced outstanding balances and improved reconciliation accuracy.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales teams to streamline dispute resolution processes, strengthening customer relationships and accelerating issue resolution timelines.
- Performed comprehensive audits of delinquent accounts; minimized bad debt exposure by ensuring full utilization of internal collection strategies and third-party escalation protocols.
- Processed and code over 150 accounts payable invoices weekly, ensuring timely submission for review and enhancing operational efficiency in vendor payment cycles.
- Performed three-way match and ensured invoice legitimacy and accuracy before approval for payment.
- Developed and implemented customized tracking systems to monitor receivables performance, resulting in measurable improvements in collection efficiency and sustained reduction in Day Sales Outstanding(DSO).
Senior Collections Specialist
SBA Communications Inc.
Boca Raton, FL
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Oversaw high-value SBM receivables portfolio, including strategic oversight of major accounts such as the University of Illinois and the City of Miami Beach, resulting in optimized cash flow and sustained revenue retention.
- Executed account reconciliation and discrepancy resolution initiatives; delivered analytical reports on aging trends and recovery performance to senior leadership to support data-driven decisions.
- Negotiated and implemented customized payment solutions for complex accounts, enhancing customer retention and reducing delinquency rates by streamlining resolution processes.
- Designed and launched a comprehensive risk assessment model to proactively identify and address high-risk accounts, contributing to a measurable reduction in bad debt exposure and improved portfolio stability.
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FLBachelor of Science - Accounting
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Financial Process Improvement
- Regulatory & SOX Compliance
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Audit Preparation & Support
- General Ledger Accounting
- Tax Preparation & Compliance
- Variance Analysis
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Cash Flow Management
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Payroll Processing
- Financial statement review
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
Timeline
Accountant
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Mix Telematics
10.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Accounts Analyst
SBA Communications Inc.
12.2015 - 10.2021
Senior Collections Specialist
SBA Communications Inc.
05.2007 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lynn University
Master of Science - Taxation
Nova Southeastern University