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.
Director of IT Operations at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (formerly Locke Lord LLP)Director of IT Operations at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP (formerly Locke Lord LLP)