Jennifer Binkley
Accountant
Piperton,TN
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Contoller and Owner
Rich-Way Landscape
Collierville, TN
03.2000 - Current
- 2000 - 2014: Controller - Handled all financial statements, cash flow, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and HR responsibilities.
- 2009 - Present: Owner.
Controller
Wesley Kraker Enterprises
Memphis, TN
09.2014 - 09.2025
- Directed financial reporting and analysis to enhance decision-making processes..
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw monthly financial close, analyzing variances and preparing comprehensive reports.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on financial best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term financial strategies supporting business growth.
- Implemented internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Mentored accounting staff, fostering professional development and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for brokerage and logistics business with over $3M in monthly expenses.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
- Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
- Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
Controller
Reggie White Medical Enterprises
Memphis, TN
08.2011 - 04.2014
- Directed financial reporting and analysis to enhance decision-making processes.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize financial operations and drive efficiency.
- Mentored accounting staff, fostering professional development and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Developed forecasting models to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives and long-term goals.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
- Negotiated favorable terms with financial institutions, securing loans and lines of credit that supported business growth.
- Fostered relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and regulatory agencies, to support business objectives.
- Coordinated with department heads to develop and monitor annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to close monthly books.
- Improved financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for medical rehabilitation and sleep study businesses.
- Implemented internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Controller
Wilson Air Center
Memphis, TN
01.1997 - 01.2000
Education
BBA -
12-1993
- Graduated December 1993. Started the Masters program in 1994 to get required hours to sit for the CPA exam.
- 1995 - 1999 - Took CPA prep class and passed CPA exam November 1999.
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Statement reconciliation
- Fixed asset management
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts receivable management
- Cost accounting
- AP/AR invoicing
- Expense control
- Processing payments
- Revenue recognition
- Commission calculation
- Project accounting
- Debt management
- Internal controls
- GAAP compliance
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Executive leadership advisement
- Accounts payable management
- Balance sheet management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
Timeline
Controller - Wesley Kraker Enterprises
09.2014 - 09.2025
Controller - Reggie White Medical Enterprises
08.2011 - 04.2014
Contoller and Owner - Rich-Way Landscape
03.2000 - Current
Controller - Wilson Air Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
University of Memphis - BBA,