Jessica Coppes-Stanley
Aiken,SC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant with a robust career trajectory spanning operational accounting to a leadership role in financial management. Expertise includes General Ledger activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and the development of standard operating procedures, alongside proficiency in day-to-day accounts payable and receivable functions. Proven track record of driving team success in high-pressure environments, consistently recognized for streamlining processes and boosting productivity. Strong capabilities in strategic planning and effective team management contribute to achieving organizational goals and enhancing overall performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Associate II
Robert Half
04.2022 - Current
- Full-time accounting consultant. I worked with several clients touching on the following
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Journal Entries
- Month end Close
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Cash Reconciliations
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Annual Inventory
- Annual Physical Inventory
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Federal Grants
- Government Grants
- Grant Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- Managed Staff
Accounting Supervisor
Palmetto Propane, Fuels, and Ice
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Manage staff of five employees.
- Manage monthly closing tasks. Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
- Research accounting transactional data for error correction or explanations.
- Prepare tax and compliance returns as needed.
- Analyze variances to budget, forecasts and prior year and provide explanations.
- Prepare account reconciliations and follow up on open issues.
- Manage ad hoc tasks assigned by accounting management.
- Participate in software initiatives for efficiency improvements.
- Prepare and distribute reports as needed to the organization.
- Participate in cost control spending initiatives.
- Assist in the establishment and monitoring of Key Internal Controls in Accounting and Operational processes.
- Managed and served as back-up to Accounts Payable and Receivables.
Accounting Intern
Desa
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared and mailed weekly client invoices to promote likelihood of on-time payments.
- Processed payables in Deltek as well as processed all credit card payments.
- Weekly performed the duties to reconcile the bank account.
- In charge of electronically depositing all checks.
- Assisted the Accountant with any other needs of the business.
Education
Associates - Accounting
Midlands Technical College
12.2018
Skills
- Operations management
- Employee supervision
- Client relationship management
- Staff training
- Transaction processing
- Audit preparation
- Strong problem solver
- Professional and mature
Timeline
Lead Associate II
Robert Half
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
Palmetto Propane, Fuels, and Ice
08.2018 - 03.2022
Accounting Intern
Desa
06.2018 - 08.2018
Associates - Accounting
Midlands Technical College