James Radtke
Fort Worth
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
Irving
12.2022 - 02.2026
- Oversaw month-end closing processes and reconciliations for financial accuracy.
- Mentored junior accounting staff on best practices, enhancing team capability and knowledge retention.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline financial reporting and auditing processes.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger management.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Identified improvements in accounting system, recommending changes that enhanced process effectiveness.
Senior Staff Accountant
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Irving
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed monthly financial closing processes for hospitality operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Reviewed account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance with standards, enhancing financial integrity.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual financial audits.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing, preventing payment errors.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Senior Accounting Generalist
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Westlake Village
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions and invoices.
- Supported other departments by resolving accounting-related inquiries and discrepancies, facilitating smoother operations.
- Performed research on various accounting matters.
- Prepared month-end close journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
- Counted money in cash vault and cash drop safe at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure amounts were correct for daily operations.
- Performed quarterly audits of employee contracted cash banks, ensuring accuracy of cash handling and compliance with procedures.
Accounting Generalist
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Processed invoices and vendor payments, ensuring timely transactions and accurate records.
- Assisted in payroll preparation and managed employee expense reimbursements, facilitating accurate and timely payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software systems.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Conducted research on various accounting matters.
- Prepared month-end close journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
- Counted money in cash vault and cash drop safe at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure amounts were correct for daily operations.
- Conducted quarterly audits of contracted cash banks, verifying cash accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Processed customer invoices for timely payment at luxury resort.
- Maintained accurate records of daily accounts and transactions to support financial integrity.
- Monitored aging accounts for timely follow-up on overdue payments to minimize collection delays.
- Reviewed incoming payments for accuracy prior to posting in general ledger to ensure precise financial reporting.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline invoicing and reconciliation tasks.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
- Prepared monthly reports on account receivables for management review.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and account histories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA05-2012
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Account reconciliation
- Audit collaboration
- Maintaining compliance
- Accounting software
Timeline
Accounting Manager
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
12.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Staff Accountant
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
11.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Accounting Generalist
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
03.2020 - 11.2021
Accounting Generalist
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
05.2016 - 03.2020
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
09.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Whitworth University