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Jessica Maxey

Jessica Maxey

Avondale

Summary

Dynamic Staff Accountant with expertise in GAAP compliance and process improvement. Proven track record in enhancing month-end close efficiency, managing complex revenue recognition, and a comprehensive background in fixed assets. Strong analytical skills and effective communication foster collaboration across teams, driving successful outcomes in financial reporting and account reconciliation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Orion Properties
Phoenix
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
  • Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
  • Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
  • Participated in special projects as needed.
  • Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.

Staff Accountant

Iron Mountain
Phoenix
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Prepared monthly journal entries related to revenue and expense accounts.
  • Customer contract setup for all new customer master agreements, amendments, and auto renewals, including treatment in accordance with GAAP in the Contract Management System (CMS).
  • Interpreted complex or unique provisions in master service agreements and amendments.
  • Researched billing issues and worked closely with accounts receivable to resolve customer inquiries.
  • Calculated monthly recurring revenue and total contract value for commission calculation, reporting to the corporate office.
  • EOM billing process and reconciliation of all current monthly billings in excess of $10.5M.
  • Managed the accounting ticket within the ServiceNow database.

Revenue Accountant

Zavanna
Denver
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Mineral Management reporting, reconciliations, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
  • Processed end-of-month revenue checks for all oil, gas, and NGLs for all royalty owners.
  • Assisted the Revenue Supervisor with various projects.
  • Recorded revenue (oil, gas, NGLs) and analyzed volumes, revenue receipts, and set up new properties.
  • Filed and recorded all tax documents.
  • Data entry preparation and fee allocations.

Education

MBA - Business Management/Finance

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
11-2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Finance

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2018

Skills

  • General ledger
  • Month-end close
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
  • Revenue recognition
  • Year-end closing
  • Variance analysis
  • GAAP compliance
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Contract management
  • Process improvement
  • Account reconciliation
  • Fixed asset management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • ERP systems
  • Data analysis and research

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Orion Properties
08.2022 - 05.2025

Staff Accountant

Iron Mountain
08.2018 - 07.2022

Revenue Accountant

Zavanna
01.2015 - 07.2018

MBA - Business Management/Finance

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Finance

University of Phoenix