Jessica Bayless
Feel the World, Inc DBA Xero Shoes
Aurora,CO
16
years of professional experience
Reliable accounting professional with a history of delivering accurate financial reports and managing complex audits. Demonstrates strong leadership in team settings, ensuring collaboration and adaptability to changing requirements, Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, with a focus on driving results and enhancing operational efficiency. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication, fostering productive a work environment. Brings extensive experience in ERP & systems conversions, automation implementations, advanced Excel utility, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, time management, leadership, and teamwork
Work History
Lead Accountant
1 Year- Manage global banking operations for multiple entities in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom across USD, EUR, CZK, and GBP currencies. Maintain clean reconciliations and transactional compliance, cash flow projections and planning
- Prepared, filed, and reconciled VAT filings for all entities on monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in collaboration with third-party providers and advisors
- Manage Accounts Payable postings for 2- & 3-Way Match support, accuracy to budget/actuals, and analyze variance to Annual Operating Plan
- Managed Accounts Payable postings, ensuring accuracy to budget/actuals through 2- & 3-Way Match support and analyzed variances against Annual Operating Plan
- Prepare, file, and reconcile VAT filings for all entities on monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences working with third-party providers and advisors
- Supported timely month-end and year-end close by executing accurate journal entries, performing GL reconciliations, and generating comprehensive reports.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for automation implementation, process improvement, audit-ready workflow and best practice SOPs
- Implement automated Accounts Payable, Credit Card and Reimbursement processes; train team members, troubleshoot issues, resolve
- Key Systems: Acumatica, Brex, Ramp, Bill.com, Shopify, BetterReports, Metorik, WooCommerce, TriNet
Sr AP & Payroll Lead
2 Years 9 Months- Key business partner in various AP process improvements to drive efficiency, manage liquidity, and leverage payment methods including:
- Implemented AP credit card program to enhance liquidity and transactional security. Implementation of AP Credit card to improve liquidity, transactional security, and boost rebate program
- O Automation of AP processes through AI-driven SAP add-on module SAP Concur
- O Utilization of SAP AfO for improved spend analysis and accrual calculations
- Developed and verified master vendor data to support payment processing and compliance., Generate 1099-MISC & 1099-NECs through SAP
- Partner in achievement of short-runway implementation of SOX 404b Compliance resulting in a first attempt clean opinion with all subsequent audits resulting in no major deficiencies
- Provide timely and accurate support for 6+ annual audits by private and governmental entities (401(k), Department of Energy, Integrated Economics, BLS, CDLE, State & Local Sales & Use Tax, etc.) in addition to quarterly and annual corporate audits
- Acted as key business partner in implementing various system conversions for improved efficiency.
- O ERP Conversion: Bill.com & QuickBooks to SAP S4-Hana - Focusing on AP & Payroll with emphasis on Cost Center DOA Process, Purchase Order Implementation, GRIR Reconciliation
- O Payroll Conversions: Time & Labor Management, HRIS/Benefits, Payroll Administration from SpringAhead, EverythingBenefits, and Paychex to consolidated administration in UKG Ready (formerly KRONOS), with emphasis on recording of Contract & Government Labor Billing
- O Equity Administration Conversion: Equiniti to Fidelity - Focusing on analysis, reconciliation, and recording of RSU, NSO, NQO, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Equity Compensation Programs
- Directed implementation of automated 360 feeds for 401K, HSA, FSA, and equity activities, facilitating participant data management, eligibility tracking, enrollment, coverage elections, payroll deductions, contributions, and equity vesting recording between external administrators and UKG Ready
- Process Full Cycle Payroll with HRIS, Benefits, Equity Administration; Generate and reconcile W-2s annually
- Managed full cycle accounts payable and payroll teams, overseeing transactions and five direct reports.
- Coordinated interdepartmental processes and achieved goals across all organizational hierarchies, fostering collaboration internally and externally
Senior Deductions Analyst
1 Year 8 Months- Coordinated reconciliation & validation of 6+ months unapplied cash & deductions transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Coordinate & manage reconciliation & validation of 6+ months unapplied cash & deductions transactions
- Execute ongoing AR aging analysis with special emphasis on aged collections & past due invoices
- Coordinated interdepartmental process improvements for EDI invoicing, freight compliance, external freight claims, AR cash receipt & deduction processes, and deduction disputes to streamline operations
- Developed strategic process improvements, SOPs, & analysis for ERP conversion from AS-400 to Deacom to enhance system functionality
Salaried Accounting Professional
6 Months- Delivered short- to medium-term accounting assistance to diverse companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Managed AR/AP processes, performed bank and credit card reconciliations, handled fixed assets depreciation, and conducted prepaid allocations and reconciliations during systems conversions
- Coordinated Human Resources management, payroll processing, and benefits administration to support organizational operations
Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager
6 Months- Process Full Cycle AR from Estimate/Quote to Deposit, Final Invoicing, Reconciliation
- Process Full Cycle AP from Invoice Verification/Approval to weekly payment processing (via check, ACH, Wire, & Credit Card)
- Maintained AP/AR aging detail, communicated with vendors and clients regarding terms and payment status, and relayed updates to ownership and managers to ensure timely financial operations
- Verify & process biweekly Payroll; prepare & distribute Forms W-2 and 1099
- Maintain biweekly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Created and processed purchase orders, recording expenses to enhance job profitability and facilitate cost analysis
- Supported Chief Strategy Officer, Human Resources, bank representatives, audit personnel, and other internal/external clients by providing accurate financial information and assistance
- Managed accounting processes using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Accounting Generalist (Sr AP & AR Lead)
1 Year 9 Months- Managed trade spend and deduction analysis, resolved customer deduction disputes, collected aged receivables, and conducted trade spend analysis for distributor/customer cost management
- Manage Trade Spend/Deduction Analysis & Application, Customer Deduction Disputes, Aged Receivables Collections, & Trade Spend Analysis (Distributor/Customer Cost Analysis)
- Calculate and complete Month End Accruals, Journal Entries, GL Account & Bank Reconciliations
- Oversaw AR and AP 3-way match for invoicing and cash management, including reconciliations, aging, collections, and clearing reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support implementation/integration of EDI systems for Customer PO, Sales Order, & Invoicing
- Provide support and SOP implementation for ERP Conversion from Sage 500 to Employed SAP to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained SOX and GAAP processes and records to support DeSPAC and facilitate acquisition by public company (Flowers Foods, Inc.)
- Utilized Sage 500 ERP software to manage financial data and reporting., Leveraged BizInsights for data analysis and reporting., Utilized PowerBI for visualizing data trends and insights., SAP
Accounting & Office Coordinator
8 Months- Executed reconciliation of project checklists, accounts receivable, and operations coalescences.
- Responsible for reconciliation of project checklists, accounts receivable, operations coalescences
- Prepared, reconciled, and submitted bi-monthly payroll, including benefits administration for deductions and reimbursements
- Facilitated communication between homeowners and technicians for renovation projects between homeowners, technicians, and management (Up to 10 projects across 20+ employees)
- Interact with past, present, and prospective clients on customer service, sales, and maintenance plans
Kitchen Manager
1 Year- Streamlined ordering process for food and restaurant items through vendor partnerships, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Generate weekly schedules based on restaurant needs and staff skill-level. Managed kitchen staff with regard to performance, discipline, and recognition.
- Executed timely preparation of restaurant orders and trained kitchen staff in safe food handling practices, ensuring adherence to State Health Codes.
- Created weekly staff schedules aligned with restaurant needs and individual skill sets, overseeing kitchen staff performance, discipline, and recognition
Bookkeeper
6 Months- Oversaw training, performance evaluations, and management of Cashier staff regarding Point of Sale Systems, coupon entry accuracy, and cash handling.
- Created and completed all monetary deposits, maintained safes, and reported to Corporate Bookkeeping for all accompanying reports and systems.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts for consistency and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, maintaining compliance with company policies and standards.
Accounting & Homeowner Relations Manager
9 Months- Managed accounts payable and receivable for 26 homeowners associations, ensuring timely processing and accurate financial reporting
- Attend Annual Meetings with prepared financial documents & take minutes
- Performed daily office duties for ongoing HOA projects, conducting financial research and addressing homeowner issues and requests
- Manage Human Resources paperwork relating to on- & off-boarding, payroll, & benefits administration
- First Resort Systems (FRS) & QuickBooks Online
Homeowner Relations Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Work with 500+ homeowners, 4 Homeowners Associations, and a staff of over 40 people.
- Administered homeowner website, distributed seasonal informational mailers, completed annual property ratings, and created property report cards to communicate industry expectations - Resort Ratings Specialists Certified
- Handled daily communications, managed homeowner service requests, and addressed homeowner concerns promptly.
- Managed monthly billing for owners and HOAs while providing accurate accounting coding.
- Analyzed monthly and yearly rental revenue and occupancy statistics for financial insights monthly and yearly rental revenue & occupancy statistics
- Collaborated with real estate agents and potential homeowners to support inventory growth and retention efforts
Human Resources & Training Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months- Led HR team in processing employee paperwork, ensuring file audit compliance, maintaining performance appraisal accuracy, and conducting employment verifications
- Develop & maintain HR Training Manual, SOPs & Supervisor Manual; train groups on content
- Create and execute employee events, recognition programs, and engagement data gathering programs
- Lead HR team in office duties, including but not limited to processing of employee paperwork & processes, ensuring file audit compliance, performance appraisal accuracy, employment verifications
- Created and executed employee events and recognition programs to enhance engagement and gather employee feedback
Education
B.A. - Economics, Russian Studies
Skills
Accounts payable management
Payroll management
Receivables management
Ledger management
Bank reconciliations
Audit management
Audit readiness
Audit assistance
GAAP
Tax compliance
SAP S4-Hana
Variance analysis
Year-end closing
Period-end closing
Ledger accounting
Excel advanced functions
PowerBI
Acumatica
Bill.com
QuickBooks expertise
Sage 500
TriNet
SAP S4-Hana
UKG
ADP
Deacom
Modern ERP Systems
Brex
Ramp
Shopify
BetterReports
Metorik
WooCommerce
Paychex Flex
Microsoft Office Suite
ERP proficiency
Asset management
Internal controls
Timeline
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University of Colorado
B.A. from Economics, Russian Studies
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