Jay CW Dennis
Newnan
Summary
Skilled accounting professional with strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant (Contract)
Toastmasters International
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Analyze PayPal to D365 FO daily, ensuring financial accuracy and consistency.
- Conduct open balance analysis, resolving discrepancies and enhancing financial clarity.
- Create and post journal entries, maintaining precise revenue and payment records.
- Collaborate with departments to correct errors, improving interdepartmental efficiency.
- Identify and correct tax mismatches, optimizing compliance and accuracy.
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses, including PayPal to D365 FO and accounts receivable, to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Meticulously review error reports, troubleshoot payment issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective measures and process improvements.
- Generate comprehensive month-end reports, perform critical re-classes, and present financial insights to executive leadership, driving informed decision-making.
- Leverage Excel for data trend analysis, identifying inconsistencies and spearheading IT-driven solutions to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Master Data Specialist (Contract)
NGL Energy Partners LP
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and processed supplier/customer requests ensuring compliance with SOX controls.
- Collaborated with business leaders to align data maintenance with organizational needs.
- Verified banking and address changes, maintaining data accuracy and security.
- Supported ERP system enhancements and user testing for improved efficiency.
- Facilitated vendor account cleanup and complex project management for process optimization.
- Streamlined supplier and customer data management processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX controls in Oracle Cloud and RightAngle systems.
- Fostered positive relationships with internal departments and external suppliers, facilitating efficient communication and data verification procedures.
- Contributed to ERP system enhancements and upgrades, participating in user testing and identifying process improvement opportunities for increased efficiency.
- Executed complex projects including vendor account cleanup and root cause analysis, driving data accuracy and operational effectiveness.
Staff Accountant
Sitewise
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accurate GL allocations and timely month-end close.
- Analyzed financial statements, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed journal entries and reconciliations, contributing to precise financial tracking.
- Collaborated on special projects, optimizing fleet equipment billing for cost recovery.
- Utilized Power BI to create dynamic financial reports, improving data visualization and facilitating informed decision-making across departments.
Expense Auditor
North Highland Consulting Worldwide
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Analyzed data for trends in non-compliance and unusual spending, improving financial oversight.
- Prepared audit summaries for leadership, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
- Processed 150+ daily expense reports and accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Created new suppliers in Workday, maintaining accurate company and tax information.
- Conducted rigorous audits on 150+ expense reports daily, ensuring compliance with company policies and jurisdictional requirements.
Collections Analyst
The Coca Cola Company
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed collection efforts to ensure financial objectives are met within financial deadlines.
- Prioritized and contact past due customers using multiple systems and resources.
- Coordinated conference calls to review high-risk accounts at the Director and Vice President level.
- Resolved disputed items by problem solving with internal clients and external customers.
- Researched customer short payments/deductions for proper disposition.
- Used SAP FI module in P08 and P07 to manage daily responsibilities, reporting, and to maintain customer master data.
- Utilized Excel to reconcile accounts and for reporting purposes.
- Managed large portfolios through client portals (Safeway and Kroger).
- Created statements of accounts and send to clients on a scheduled basis.
- Identified root causes and make recommendations for process improvement.
Account Manager/CSR
Ceramic Technics LTD
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed projects for tile specified by architects and designers.
- Provided customer support with pricing quotations and freight estimations.
- Handled importation and exportation.
- Provided support with product questions.
- Placed orders through full life cycle of order.
- Created purchase orders and purchase material from vendors abroad and domestically.
- Managed customer, vendor, and inventory data through SAP Business One.
- Provided inbound and outbound phone support.
Customer Service Representative
Uline Inc
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Used SAP Ariba software to process Purchase Orders.
- Managed large amounts of inbound and outbound calls.
- Managed customer data in Java Order Entry software program.
- Communicated with customers via phone, Instant message, and Email.
- Assisted customers with invoices and billing.
- Provided troubleshooting via phone and chat for company product specifications.
- Served as a product expert and shipping advisor for the department.
Administrative Assistant
University of West Georgia
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Created Excel spreadsheets for departmental activities.
- Used Blackboard software program to administer identification cards and payment transaction.
- Used Point of Sale software to facilitate electronic funds transfer transactions.
- Acted as a resource for parents and students.
- Created student, staff, and faculty identification cards.
- Created conference and camp registries and contracts.
- Recruited and interviewed new hires.
- Trained new hires on job tasks and oversaw new hire performance.
Education
BBA Degree - Management Information Systems
University of West Georgia
04.2016
Skills
- Service-oriented communication skills
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Monthly journal entries
- Accounts receivable
- Audit support
- Account reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Accounts receivable management
- Statement reconciliation
- Accounting software expertise
- Data management
- Internal controls
- Revenue recognition
- Expense tracking
- Variance analysis
- ERP systems
- Data analysis and research
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eagle Scout
Timeline
Staff Accountant (Contract)
Toastmasters International
08.2023 - 05.2025
Master Data Specialist (Contract)
NGL Energy Partners LP
10.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Accountant
Sitewise
05.2022 - 08.2022
Expense Auditor
North Highland Consulting Worldwide
12.2018 - 04.2022
Collections Analyst
The Coca Cola Company
12.2017 - 12.2018
Account Manager/CSR
Ceramic Technics LTD
06.2017 - 12.2017
Customer Service Representative
Uline Inc
07.2016 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
University of West Georgia
01.2015 - 07.2016
BBA Degree - Management Information Systems
University of West Georgia
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