Jamie Thompson
Garland,TX
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Professional with proven skills in managing routine and complex business accounting needs. Familiar with Full Cycle Accounting, Multi-Entity, Financial Statements and Month End Close. Expert in AP/AR reconciliations with extensive general ledger experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Locke Lord LLP
Dallas , TX
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Reconciled spreadsheets by verifying 300+ weekly AP Aging entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
- Reviewed 150+ vendor accounts for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained excellent client billable accounts by working closely with attorneys to process business transactions.
- Processed weekly checks, RUSH checks, electronic and credit card payments in upwards of $500k, maintaining detailed records and recorded receipts.
- Supported management by approving 150+ invoices and documents per day with consistent on-time delivery using Chrome River and Elite systems.
- Month / Year End Closing
Accounting Manager/Business Office Manager
4J Auto Sales
Teague , TX
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled 25 detailed accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 5 company employees.
- Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfer accounts.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Detailed Month End Close
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
Accountant
Synergistic Systems
Richardson , TX
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Created ISO 9001 document manuals using (software) processes and procedures for 10 clients assigned to me.
- Attended Audit meetings to address issues pertaining to documents or procedures to secure viable, transparent results for OSHA and company executives.
- Attended to all accounting procedures including AP/AR, records processing, bank deposits and reconciliation.
- Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
Accounting Manager / Payables
Permian Tank & Manufacturing / Lide Industries
Mexia, TX
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Managed account payables for 9 operating locations in upwards of 1.5mil weekly payouts.
- Worked closely with suppliers for accurate and timely payments as well as reconciled accounts, month ending reporting, GL, P&L accounting as well as reduced spending within production departments through budget analysis and cost saving programs
- Initiated successful inventory audits to decrease spending and over-buying as well as monitoring purchase orders and worked closely with production supervisors to assist with coil purchasing and shipments
- Implemented sales tax electricity credit in upwards of 300k and 20% for lifespan of direct manufacturing costs for 7 manufacturing locations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Effectively trained and mentored to accounting team using experience to drive efficiency and excellent working relationships.
- Created new AP procedures that adhered to and tailored manufactured accounting workflow.
Business Owner
AAA Cleaning Company
Teague, TX
11.2004 - 03.2013
- Created commercial / residential housekeeping company utilizing marketing strategies through personal visits and excellent customer service.
- Performed timely, effective workmanship for 10 clients and organizational skills to build cliental with personable, thorough service.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs, client needs and fees for successful operating business.
- Trained and motivated 3 employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Performed AP/AR, Payroll, bank recons and business taxes.
- Month end closing and quarterly tax filings.
Education
BBA - Business Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2017
Skills
- ERP Accounting
- Full Cycle Accounting
- Budgeting proficiency
- Accounting ledger maintenance
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Management accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Multi Entity
- Month End Close
Certification
- Certified Process Server, State of Texas
- Notary Public, State of Texas expires 2030
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Locke Lord LLP
07.2021 - 04.2022
Accounting Manager/Business Office Manager
4J Auto Sales
01.2020 - 11.2020
Accountant
Synergistic Systems
08.2018 - 04.2019
Accounting Manager / Payables
Permian Tank & Manufacturing / Lide Industries
03.2013 - 07.2018
Business Owner
AAA Cleaning Company
11.2004 - 03.2013
BBA - Business Accounting
University of Phoenix
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