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JENETTA BENTON

Decatur,GA

Summary

Meticulous Accountant polished in reconciling invoices and expense reports. Brings advanced abilities in multiple accounting software and systems. Versatile and methodical professional with 30 years of vast experience supporting financial services paired with outstanding organizational and leadership abilities. I am also a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Controller Manager

The Row 33
ATLANTA, GA
11.2020 - 12.2023
  • Prepared financial statements for a 21 property portfolio
  • Performed detail review and approved the monthly financial statements
  • Oversaw payables/receivables processes
  • Maintained and reconciled all company related bank accounts daily
  • Processed and tracked loan, contribution, and distribution payments managed at a corporate level
  • Provided external auditors with financial data information for tax returns and audits
  • Provided guidance to co-peers on technical accounting issues
  • Monitored cash flow activity to ensure sufficient funds are available for operations
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in improved profitability
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues
  • Provided training to employees on accounting systems and processes
  • Developed internal control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards
  • Oversaw all human resource department responsibilities

Senior Property Accountant (SPS)

Robert Half International
ATLANTA, GA
10.2017 - 11.2020
  • Managed and regularly reported on cash positions for each entity
  • Oversaw payables/receivables processes
  • Maintained and reconciled all company related bank accounts
  • Tracked semi-monthly payroll and manage day-to-day corporate operations
  • Processed and tracked capital and sundry fee distributions
  • Processed and tracked loan payments managed at a corporate level
  • Completed annual regulatory and statutory filings
  • Provided external accountants with financial data information for tax returns and audits
  • Communicated with on-site and other property managers to complete pre-close and close activities, answered questions and facilitated timely completion of accounting processes
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks

Staff Accountant Commercial/Construction

PORTMAN HOLDINGS LLC
ATLANTA, GA
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Submitted monthly, quarterly, and YE financial reporting packages to owners/investors
  • Reconciled balance sheet, P&L, general ledger, and bank accounts
  • Prepared owners' daily cash report
  • Calculated and posted fixed assets/depreciation entries
  • Calculated/processed wires for mortgage payments, payroll, property taxes, and management fees
  • Prepared all Income Tax forms for tax filing
  • Identified and resolved obstacles to enable continuous workflow
  • Reported on company assets, liquidity and financial health
  • Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients
  • Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.

Property Staff Accountant

MCRT LLC
DALLAS, TX
03.2013 - 05.2016
  • Submitted monthly, quarterly, and YE financial reporting packages to owners/investors
  • Prepared monthly cash reconciliation and wire transfers
  • Monthly bank reconciliation for16 properties
  • Processed and paid UL WH, excise, and workforce PR taxes
  • Processed payroll and wire transfers
  • Uploaded and invoiced 100 clients
  • Performed all A/R functions
  • Processed and recorded H 1 Bs
  • Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual budgets
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis

Corporate Accountant/HR Manager

DEALER MEDIA GROUP INC
PLANO, TX
08.2010 - 03.2013
  • Implemented an Accounting department and managed all Accounting functions daily
  • Implemented an HR department and managed all HR functions daily
  • Prepared consolidated monthly financials for submission to investors
  • Performed monthly internal Accounting audit processes
  • Assisted CFO on a day-to-day basis with cash flow management
  • Created budgets for departments within the organization to monitor expenses against projected revenues
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws related to taxes and corporate filings
  • Established procedures for periodic reconciliation of intercompany balances across multiple entities within the organization

Senior Staff Accountant

RIVERSTONE RESIDENTIAL GROUP
DALLAS, TX
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Prepared/consolidated monthly financials, reviewed, and performed entries to the general ledger daily
  • Maintained general ledger accounts by reconciling entries from sub-ledgers such as A/P and A/R
  • Reconciled multiple balance sheets and bank statement reconciliations
  • Accrued, reconciled, and monitored Owner's' contribution/distribution funding, issued void/stop pays, electronic transfer of monies daily
  • Reviewed, coded, and approved invoices for payment
  • Prepared depreciation spreadsheets, and managed cash flow and budget
  • Prepared financial statements for financial reporting
  • Reviewed accounts payable invoices for payment processing
  • Oversaw property accountants month-end close process
  • Evaluated existing processes for efficiency improvements and implemented changes as needed

Staff Accountant

PACIFIC WEST MANAGEMENT
CARROLLTON, TX
08.2005 - 08.2008
  • Performed full-cycle A/P and A/R, payroll, benefits, and capital supervision fees for a set portfolio
  • Identified and resolved obstacles to enable continuous workflow.
  • Published financial statements according to preset deadlines.
  • Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
  • Reconciled 43 bank statements and produced monthly financial reporting packages
  • Posted daily cash receipts, resolved Accounting issues, trained new-hire on software.

Senior Construction Accountant

H.J.RUSSELL & COMPANY
ATLANTA, GA
01.1994 - 07.2005
  • Worked with Project Superintendent, Vice President, and Owner to set-up all new job projects (i.e., job cost - code budget, insurance certificates, purchase/change orders, actual contract, and file system)
  • Tracked, analyzed, monitored job progress and over-communicated with the Operation Managers for accuracy, proper approvals, and check processing
  • Processed and maintained all lien waivers, AIA document, SU taxes, retainage, invoice vouchers, and calculated project management fees
  • Created open A/P and A/R reports, posted daily cash activity, reconciled book balances, performed EFT transfers, and processed construction payroll
  • Coded invoices as needed, made corrective journal entries, and maintained budget
  • Assisted in preparing cash flow forecasts for projects
  • Managed payroll processing and bank statement reconciliation
  • Developed internal control systems to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding finance and taxation

Senior Staff Accountant II

H.J.RUSSELL & COMPANY
ATLANTA, GA
01.1994 - 07.2005
  • Reconciled assigned bank statement accounts
  • Calculated and billed management fees and processed payroll for a set portfolio of 12 entities and 8 Regional Managers
  • Prepared monthly/YE financial reporting packages for Owners' and investors
  • Performed all A/P and A/R functions, filed compliance on all affordable housing tax-credit/marketing units for the Owner's’ personal portfolio
  • Performed monthly/YE audits, submitted monthly URFA reports to the Atlanta Housing Authorities, prepared HUD vouchers, and reserve for replacement forms
  • Attended and recorded financial meetings as well as typed/distributed to all parties in attendance
  • Calculated AMF for payment
  • Processed payroll for set portfolio

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University Louisiana Monroe (NLU)
Monroe, LA
1990

Skills

  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Auditing (Internal, External)
  • Payroll Administration
  • Month, Quarterly, Year-End Close
  • Practice (GAAP) Compliance Principles
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Fiscal Budgeting Preparation
  • Financial Portfolio Management
  • A/P and A/R
  • Account Reconciliation Expert
  • SEC Proficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Tax Preparation/Filing K-1 Returns
  • Team Training
  • Prepare Investors Promissory Contracts

Technical Experience

Great Plains, Oracle, Blackrock Yardi, Yardi 4.0, 6.0, 7s, MRI, QuickBooks Pro/Premium, The Financial Edge, NetSuite, Asseteye, CMIC, AS400,  AMSI, SAP, OneSite, ACCPAC Avionte', ADP, Paychex, Paycuz, Payscan, Paytrace, Sales Force, CAM Recon, Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups,Pivot Tables), Microsoft Word

Certification

  • IRS Tax Certified
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance CPE Accreditations
  • FMA Institute-Certified Nonprofit Account

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounting Controller Manager

The Row 33
11.2020 - 12.2023

Senior Property Accountant (SPS)

Robert Half International
10.2017 - 11.2020

Staff Accountant Commercial/Construction

PORTMAN HOLDINGS LLC
06.2016 - 09.2017

Property Staff Accountant

MCRT LLC
03.2013 - 05.2016

Corporate Accountant/HR Manager

DEALER MEDIA GROUP INC
08.2010 - 03.2013

Senior Staff Accountant

RIVERSTONE RESIDENTIAL GROUP
08.2008 - 08.2010

Staff Accountant

PACIFIC WEST MANAGEMENT
08.2005 - 08.2008

Senior Construction Accountant

H.J.RUSSELL & COMPANY
01.1994 - 07.2005

Senior Staff Accountant II

H.J.RUSSELL & COMPANY
01.1994 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University Louisiana Monroe (NLU)

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