Holly Millard
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in budgeting, financial coordination, and vendor management, seeking to transition into event planning. Proven ability to manage complex timelines, oversee multi-line budgets, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver accurate, deadline driven results. Brings strong organizational skills, financial oversight, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset to support seamless and successful events.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Property Accountant
RPM Living
06.2023 - Current
- Prepare monthly financial information in accordance with deadlines/requirements while adhering to accounting policies and procedures and maintaining effective internal controls
- Prepare financials for multiple clients with different reporting requirements
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with clients and property management in a timely manner while providing exceptional customer service
- Use cash flow management to pay the property expenses and to predict the need for funding
- Record journal entries & accruals, reconciles income, and documents prepaid rent in industry specific software
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly
- Perform cash disbursement through wires and checks, prepare invoicing and inter-company collections, and maintain a daily cash balance
- Participate in the preparation & maintenance of written policies & procedures for functions/duties performed
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Team
Senior Property Accountant
Beztak
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage a portfolio of 14-16 apartment communities
- Prepare financial package for assigned properties (both cash and accrual basis)
- Prepare audit work papers
- Month end activities include accruals, escrow analysis, bank reconciliations, account analysis, Mortgage tie out, A/R, Aging, Security Deposit Accounts, Prepaids and Liability accounts
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly reports for Owner Groups
Controller
The Learning Experience (Daycare)
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Took over and completely revamped a flawed accounting system, with backlog dating back 5 years
- Created a new system in MS Excel and Quickbooks to track all AP, AR, and Intercompany expenses
- Uploading and indexing past due and current invoices
- Created, verified, and submitted payments for approval
- Bank reconciliations for several accounts
- Performing month end close to get ready for balancing, tax filing, and auditing
Staff Accountant
Alrig Usa
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Reconcile intercompany transactions
- Financial statement preparation for portfolio of commercial properties
- Assist in collection of accounts receivable including cash receipt entries
- Coding of accounts payable to ensure proper expense allocation
- Cash management and treasury duties as assigned
Property Accountant
Village Green Apartments
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Managed a portfolio of 15 apartment communities (Section 8, credit and market rate)
- Prepared financial package monthly, quarterly, and yearly
- Prepared audit work papers
- Month-end activates include accruals, escrow analysis, bank reconciliations and account analysis
- Calculated and prepared distributions for ownership
- Responsible for cash management for assigned properties
- Reconcile inter-company transaction
- Calculate management fees per stated contracts
Account Executive
Argent
05.2005 - 02.2010
- Largest non-conforming bank in the country
- Provided close personal service to develop long-term customer relationships, seek out and develop new business and product sales
- Maintain over 60 loan companies in pipeline ina territory plan
- Continually exceeded sales expectations on a monthly basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2002
Skills
Managed multi-line budgets, monitored expenses, and ensured financial accuracy under strict deadlines
Coordinated multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining accuracy
Timeline
Senior Property Accountant
RPM Living
06.2023 - Current
Senior Property Accountant
Beztak
01.2022 - 06.2023
Controller
The Learning Experience (Daycare)
05.2015 - 09.2018
Staff Accountant
Alrig Usa
01.2014 - 05.2015
Property Accountant
Village Green Apartments
02.2010 - 05.2012
Account Executive
Argent
05.2005 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Ferris State University
Event Planning Experience
Social Chair for Delta Zeta Sorority at Ferris State University: Planned and executed multiple social events, parties, mixers, and dances, coordinating logistics, vendors, and timelines. Served as primary point of contact for vendors, venues, and chapter leadership.