Open To Work
ERROD RICHARDS
East Rockaway,NY
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with 12+ years of progressive experience across general ledger accounting, financial reporting, assist month and year-end close, variance analysis, fixed assets, and reconciliation projects. Strong background supporting balance sheet integrity, financial statement preparation, audit readiness, and process improvement across healthcare technology, telecommunications, and outsourced accounting environments. Authorized to work in the United States as a permanent resident.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant / Associate (Contract)
Gravitas Business Solutions Ltd
Remote
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Support month-end close activities using NetSuite, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Traveled to Jamaica to review source documents, identify reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies between bank activity and general ledger balances, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Analyzed exceptions across historical account activity, improving documentation and reconciliation support for enhanced audit readiness.
- Collaborated with team remotely to enhance project efficiency.
Accounting Consultant (Part-Time)
Chaver LLC
New York, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and revenue activities for healthcare technology company using QuickBooks Online, ensuring billing accuracy, timely collections follow-up, and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled customer accounts and investigated discrepancies while maintaining aging schedules to facilitate timely cash application and revenue recognition.
- Collaborated with internal teams to enhance invoicing flow, streamline account follow-up, and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Remote
Freelance Accounting Consultant
Various Clients
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Delivered general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting support to small and mid-sized businesses in healthcare, technology, and professional services, enhancing financial operations.
- Used Odoo for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
- Supported month-end close processes, account analysis, variance analysis, and audit preparation.
- Ensured financial accuracy and implemented process improvements during post-COVID recovery, supporting clients' financial stability.
Financial Accountant, CAPEX
Digicel T&T Limited
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Managed accounting for annual CAPEX budget exceeding USD 20 million, enhancing expenditure tracking and financial visibility.
- Managed fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, depreciation, disposals, and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Identified and implemented process improvements, including automation of CAPEX journal preparation, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
- Performed month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, CAPEX accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis comparing budgeted versus actual costs.
- Collaborated with operations, IT, and procurement teams to align financial reporting with business needs, facilitating strategic decision-making.
- Identified and implemented process improvements by automating CAPEX journal preparation, streamlining workflows and increasing accuracy.
Assistant Accountant, CAPEX
Digicel T&T Limited
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed CAPEX journals, depreciation entries, asset categorization, and related reconciliations.
- Streamlined asset management procedures and enhanced monthly schedule preparation.
- Automated CAPEX journal preparation, increasing accuracy and minimizing manual effort.
- Collaborated with operational teams to align reporting with business needs and facilitate budget analysis.
Payroll Officer
Digicel T&T Limited
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Processed payroll for more than 1,500 employees across weekly, monthly, expatriate, and executive payroll groups.
- Streamlined payroll processing, achieving 40–50 percent efficiency gains through process changes and automation.
- Executed statutory filings and maintained payroll records to ensure compliance during internal and external audits.
- Addressed payroll discrepancies and conducted payroll-related analysis to enhance reporting accuracy.
Payroll Assistant
Grant Thornton
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Facilitated payroll processing for multiple client accounts, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Prepared work permit documentation and ensured compliance with related administrative processes.
- Managed NIS and BIR applications to ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University
London, United Kingdom10-2024
BSc (Hons) - Accounting And Finance - In Progress
Arden University
London, United Kingdom12-2027
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London United Kingdom01-2022
Skills
- NetSuite: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting
- QuickBooks Online: Revenue collection, Financial Reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Budget management
- Excel advanced analytics
- Office applications
Certification
- GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), NASBA, March 2024
- CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Inventory Management Professional Certificate, September 2024
- ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills Module, April 2021
- ACCA Applied Skills Level, Financial Management – Results pending
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
- International work exposure includes CARICOM and India
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteTimeline
Senior Accountant / Associate (Contract)
Gravitas Business Solutions Ltd
06.2025 - 06.2025
Accounting Consultant (Part-Time)
Chaver LLC
10.2024 - Current
Freelance Accounting Consultant
Various Clients
03.2021 - 05.2025
Financial Accountant, CAPEX
Digicel T&T Limited
04.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Accountant, CAPEX
Digicel T&T Limited
04.2016 - 03.2018
Payroll Officer
Digicel T&T Limited
06.2014 - 03.2016
Payroll Assistant
Grant Thornton
05.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Anglia Ruskin University
BSc (Hons) - Accounting And Finance - In Progress
Arden University
ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants