Jessica Robinson
Wylie
Summary
Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Cinergy Entertainment Group
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Executed variance analysis on departmental budgets to enhance financial oversight.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Oversaw the preparation of state and local sales/use tax returns as well as property tax filings, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
- Drafted comprehensive documentation for property tax filings, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Optimized annual report filing processes through implementation of standardized documentation procedures.
- Streamlined reconciliation procedures for inventory accounts, improving the efficiency of month-end closing activities.
- Enhanced financial reporting quality with timely updates to fixed asset schedules and accurate depreciation calculations.
Senior Accountant
Surgical Notes
Dallas, Texas
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Assistant to the Corporate Controller in all areas relating to accounting and financial reporting. Aiding in completing all accounting functions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Month End and Year End Close, Accounts Payable & Receivables, Collections, Daily Cash Activities, Journal Preparation & Accruals, Intercompany Transactions, Financial Statement Reporting, GAAP Conformance, Support for External Audits, Sales Use Tas, & Payroll Processing
Senior Staff Accountant
Saville Dodgen & Co
Dallas, Texas
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Provide full cycle accounting services to firm clients and assist in finding new and effective ways to meet the financial needs of their company.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Financial Statement Preparation, General Ledger Maintenance, Manage & Record Payroll, Financial Analysis, Preparation of Sales & Payroll Tax Returns, Processing of Accounts Receivable & Payables, & QuickBooks Certification
Retail Sales Associate
Cole Haan Shoes
Allen, Texas
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Supports the Store Management Team by contributing to the achievement of the store's goals and providing a positive shopping experience to the customers.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Achieve/Exceed Personal Sales Goals, Provide World Class Shopping Experience, Maintain the Appearance of the Selling Floor, Maintain Visual Merchandise Standards, & Contribute to Positive Employee Relations via Teamwork
Financial Analyst
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
Irving, Texas
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Provide operational financial support for the Moet Hennessy Wines & Spirits Division. Deliver accurate and insightful budgeting, forecasting, and analytics to support operational and capital decision-making.
- Contract
Senior Cost Accountant
BCBS TX
Richardson, Texas
09.2011 - 07.2016
- Managed the accounting operations, accounting close, and the reporting and reconciliation of government reporting across all five divisions – Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Montana, & Texas.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Prepared Annual Budget for the Federal Employee Program (FEP), Prepared Monthly & Annual Expense Forecasts, Completed Cost Reports, Budget to Actuals Variance Analysis, Act as Liaison and Support Audits by Gathering and Explaining Requested Data, and Ensure Compliance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR)
Cost Accountant II/Cost Accountant
Health Care Service Corporation
03.2002 - 09.2011
- Assisted in the preparation of the yearly budget and quarterly cost reporting for the Federal Employee Program and ensure accurate cost allocations across multiple divisions within the company. Promoted from Cost Accountant to Cost Accountant I in March 2004. Promoted to Cost Accountant II in June 2008.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Ensure Compliance with FAR, Provide Financial Analysis & Cost Allocations, Assured Appropriate Methods of Allocation across Assigned Divisions, Prepared Department Cost Allocation Review, Efficient in PeopleSoft Financials, Cost Accounting Standards, and Ensure Proper Allocation to Corporate Product Lines for Assigned Divisions
Accountant I
Health Care Service Corporation
02.2000 - 03.2002
- Within Accounting Services was responsible for monitoring, researching, and providing support of the preparation of financial reporting and statements.
- Assigned Key Tasks: Responsible for Reviewing & Approving Miscellaneous Transaction Request, Support Audits, Evaluating Data for Reasonableness, and Performing Departmental Systems Testing Activities
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Texas A&M Commerce
01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University
01-1995
Skills
- Month & Year End Close
- Financial Reporting
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Reconciliation of GL Accounts
- Budgets
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Cinergy Entertainment Group
10.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Surgical Notes
03.2019 - 10.2023
Senior Staff Accountant
Saville Dodgen & Co
04.2017 - 03.2019
Financial Analyst
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy
11.2016 - 04.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Cole Haan Shoes
09.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Cost Accountant
BCBS TX
09.2011 - 07.2016
Cost Accountant II/Cost Accountant
Health Care Service Corporation
03.2002 - 09.2011
Accountant I
Health Care Service Corporation
02.2000 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Missouri State University
Master of Business Administration -
Texas A&M Commerce