Jessica S. Head
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Shell Point Retirement Community, enhancing financial accuracy and workflow efficiency. Expert in financial reporting and process automation, I successfully led the implementation of automated systems, significantly reducing AP spend while fostering a collaborative team environment. Passionate about driving results and optimizing financial operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Shell Point Retirement Community
Fort Myers, FL
04.2020 - 07.2025
- Supervised the Accounts Payable team and Fixed Asset Accountant, improving financial accuracy and workflow efficiency
- Led implementation of Yooz (automated purchase requisitions/PO-invoice matching) and Finexio (outsourced payments), reducing AP spend
- Served as payroll backup using Paycor and reconciled all payroll-related accounts, ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations
- Processed ACH and wire payments and monitored bank activity to identify and resolve fraudulent transactions
- Prepared month-end journal entries in MatrixCare and completed account reconciliations to support financial reporting
- Supported testing during the initial phase of NetSuite implementation, ensuring system functionality
- Assisted with annual external audit schedules and documentation
Fixed Asset Accountant
Shell Point Retirement Community
Fort Myers, FL
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained fixed asset schedules and processed monthly depreciation using Thomson Reuters Fixed Asset
- Posted monthly depreciation journal entries and reconciled related general ledger accounts
- Provided fixed asset reports for Form 990 and Medicare Cost reporting
- Reconciled capital projects subsidiary ledgers and investigated variances
- Prepared annual roll-forward schedules for fixed assets and capital projects
Staff Accountant
Millennium Physician Group
Fort Myers, FL
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Updated Sage 500 with daily cash activity across five banks and maintained cash tracking spreadsheets
- Reconciled credit card charges for 18+ cardholders
- Prepared and filed monthly sales and use tax returns
- Maintained fixed asset schedules and processed monthly depreciation using Sage Fixed Asset Premier Depreciation
- Processed monthly depreciation journal entries and supported month-end close
Tax Accountant - Indirect Taxes
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Nashville, TN
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Filed multi-state sales and use tax returns for two entities within strict 10-day compliance deadlines using Thomson Reuters software
- Responded to internal and external inquiries with a 24-hour SLA using TredX, TirePro, and SAP
- Set up and maintained exemption certificates in Sabrix and issued exemption certificates to vendors
- Researched and resolved notices from taxing authorities within 10 days
- Prepared and uploaded month-end tax accrual journal entries to SharePoint and reconciled sales/use tax accounts monthly
Education
Master of Science - Accounting & Information Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Murray State University
12.1998
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- General Ledger Accounting & Account Reconciliation
- Fixed Asset Accounting, Depreciation & Capital Projects
- Accounts Payable Oversight & ACH/Wire Processing
- Payroll Processing, Payroll Accounting & Internal Control
- Audit Support, Sales/Use Tax Compliance & Fraud Monitoring
- Process Automation, Workflow Optimization & System Implementations
- Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) & Data Analysis
Prior Work Experience
- BrickTop’s Restaurants Home Office, Staff Accountant, 2013 - 2014
- WASCO, Inc. & Lovell’s Masonry, Inc., Controller & Payroll Coordinator, 2004 - 2012
- Athens Paper Company, Inc., Payroll Administrator, AP, Staff Accountant, 2000 - 2002
- Allen & Company, PSC, Staff Accountant, 1998 - 2000
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Shell Point Retirement Community
04.2020 - 07.2025
Fixed Asset Accountant
Shell Point Retirement Community
11.2019 - 04.2020
Staff Accountant
Millennium Physician Group
10.2016 - 11.2019
Tax Accountant - Indirect Taxes
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
03.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Accounting & Information Systems
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Murray State University