Joshuah Samuels
Accountant
Farmers Branch,TX
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with strong background analyzing and booking revenue, tracking expenses, and maintaining monthly regulatory payments. Trained and skilled with the Bolo accounting software and the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong attention to detail with methodical approach to monthly, yearly, and ad-hoc processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Verdad Resources
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Booked all incoming cash deposits.
- Applied cash related to JIB, revenue, and miscellaneous deposits.
- Tracked and maintained reports for corporate credit cards, booking JEs each month as part of the closing process.
- Reviewed 1099 line-item data for accuracy and made updates where necessary.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Aquatics Coordinator
City of Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised and executed all day-to-day operations of pool, including: fitness classes, staffing, maintenance, repairs, and swim lessons.
- Trained and improved skills of lifeguard staff by implementing training program.
- Created and filled position of head lifeguard; mentored new head lifeguards, teaching them to be better leaders.
- Monitored pH and alkalinity of water in pool to maintain optimal levels for swimmer safety.
Staff Accountant
Verdad Resources LLC
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and documented all oil and gas revenue on operated and non-operated fronts.
- Compiled and scheduled monthly oil and gas accruals for operated and non-operated wells.
- Reviewed and developed monthly regulatory and tax payments pertaining to state of Colorado and ONRR.
- Analyzed non-operated jibs to identify working interest discrepancies and billing errors, disputing charges when warranted.
- Processed non-operated jib invoices for payment through accounts payable following analysis approval.
- Executed account reconciliations for all revenue-related accounts.
- Facilitated audit processes through timely provision of required deliverables for year-end and interim audits.
- Evaluated 1099 detail for revenue owners, rectifying errors where they occurred and guaranteeing precision for IRS filings.
- Compiled 1099 documents at year-end for AP vendors alongside revenue owners
- Collaborated with third-party companies to ensure accurate filing of 1099s with IRS and timely mailing of physical 1099 documents.
- Addressed 1099-related inquiries with external owners, implementing corrections where necessary.
- Analyzed monthly revenue distributions scrutinizing payments at well and owner levels for accuracy and identifying monthly trends
- Executed monthly revenue distribution after thorough analysis and subsequent approval.
- Maintained monthly journal entries essential to consistent closing process.
Head Lifeguard
City Of Plano
Plano, TX
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
Aquatic Facility Manager
City of Austin
Austin, TX
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day functions and maintenance of multiple facilities.
- Provided strong customer service and built relationships with patrons.
- Assigned and supervised work of cross-functional facilities team.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA 09.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX05.2015
Skills
- Account reviewing
- Vendor relations
- Data entry
- Transaction verification
- Journal entry preparation
- Internal / external audits
- Monthly account reconciliation
- Excel
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Verdad Resources LLC
07.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
09.2021 - 05.2024
Accounts Payable Specialist
Verdad Resources
01.2021 - 07.2023
Aquatics Coordinator
City of Grand Prairie
08.2019 - 01.2021
Head Lifeguard
City Of Plano
01.2019 - 08.2019
Aquatic Facility Manager
City of Austin
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas At Austin
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Collin County Community College District