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Jillian Flores

Royal Oak

Summary

Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Peas And Carrots Hospitality
10.2024 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Implemented new ERP software for eight entities

Senior Accountant

Peas and Carrots Hospitality
12.2022 - Current
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Corporate Accountant

WJBK Fox 2
07.2009 - 12.2022



  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Ledger and related CPR file for each asset’s and manage sub ledgers for CIP, Depreciation, Additions, Transfers, and Disposals
  • Engaged in the bad debt and credit reserve analysis to ensure an appropriate reserve is captured
  • Played a key role in annual budget development by working closely with department heads to forecast expenses accurately.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures that streamlined accounting processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.
  • Streamlined audit preparation process, resulting in reduced external audit fees and improved relationships with auditors.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
  • Prepare and file quarterly Use Tax Returns


Business Manager

WJBK Fox 2
01.2003 - 07.2009
  • Managed budget and forecast for the News Department 100+ employees through tracking overtime, employee hours, and expenditures necessary
  • Prepared accruals and prepaid analysis for news department monthly
  • Scheduled all union employees and tracked overtime and per diem usage

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook
  • Workday, SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, Tableau, R365, CRMS
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash flow management
  • Audit preparation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Fixed asset management
  • Financial forecasting
  • Budget preparation
  • General ledger management
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Financial statement review

Timeline

Controller

Peas And Carrots Hospitality
10.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

Peas and Carrots Hospitality
12.2022 - Current

Corporate Accountant

WJBK Fox 2
07.2009 - 12.2022

Business Manager

WJBK Fox 2
01.2003 - 07.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

Wayne State University
Jillian Flores