Heather O'Barr
Forney,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented accountant leveraging expertise in financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and general ledger management to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Buddy Mac LLC
08.2020 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented streamlined reconciliation procedures, enhancing efficiency in account management.
- Managed general ledger entries, ensuring meticulous documentation and adherence to accounting principles.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Improved cash flow management, closely monitoring and analyzing cash disbursements and receipts.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reports, conducting thorough audits of accounts payable and receivable.
- Enhanced accuracy in tax filings, meticulously reviewing tax returns and supporting documentation.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Domestic Home Manager
O'Barr Family
06.2006 - 07.2020
- Coordinated daily household operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all family activities.
- Managed budgeting and expense tracking for household needs, optimizing resources effectively.
- Oversaw scheduling of appointments and activities, enhancing time management for family members.
- Developed and implemented efficient home maintenance schedules, improving overall household upkeep.
- Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
Accounting Intern
Huntsville Accounting
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external use.
- Supported audit processes by gathering documentation and reconciling accounts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry procedures, enhancing accuracy.
- Maintained organized records of transactions, facilitating efficient retrieval of information.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and support decision-making initiatives within the team.
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
- Prepared accurate financial reports by compiling data and analyzing trends for management review.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Supported account reconciliation efforts, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly
Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSul Ross State University
Alpine, TXSkills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- Cash flow analysis
- General ledger entries
- Tax preparation
- General ledger management
- Tax return filing
- Microsoft Excel
- Year-end close
- A/P and A/R
Timeline
Accountant
Buddy Mac LLC
08.2020 - 02.2026
Domestic Home Manager
O'Barr Family
06.2006 - 07.2020
Accounting Intern
Huntsville Accounting
01.2006 - 06.2006
Sam Houston State University
Sul Ross State University