Kayla Combs

Jacksonville

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional with over a decade of experience in payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reconciliations. Recognized for enhancing accuracy and minimizing errors in dynamic environments. Expertise in Advanced Excel, generating comprehensive reports, and conducting meticulous reconciliations. Proficient in analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards while leveraging various accounting software programs and technologies. Renowned for maintaining organization, accuracy, and confidentiality, with a proven track record of managing deadlines independently and supporting remote-friendly operations by identifying process deficiencies and implementing corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant I

Swanson Fire Protection LLC

Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid)

04.2023 - Current

Managed and improved full-cycle employee satisfaction with timely and accurate payroll disbursements for 65+ employees across multiple entities.
Managed employee records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in payroll systems.
Collaborated with HR to ensure accurate benefits deductions and adjustments for employees.
Compiled and verified certified payroll reports to ensure compliance with prevailing wage regulations.
Processed weekly/monthly manual checks and ACH payments to vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Monitor banking activity and prevent fraudulent transactions through positive pay systems.
Assisted in the implementations of Foundation ERP system, Ramp, and Workmax improving workflow efficiency.
Maintained compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
Managed month-end close processes and reconciliations to ensure timely financial reporting and accuracy.

Senior Accounting Specialist

All Weather Contractors Inc.

Jacksonville, FL

07.2016 - 04.2023

Streamlined invoicing workflows to enhance efficiency and ensure accurate billing and collections for more than 9,000 clients.
Processed and reconciled vendor invoices to ensure timely payments and compliance with company policies.
Facilitated accurate data importation and reconciliation of credit card transactions to enhance financial reporting for 70+ employees.
Developed Excel Office Connector reports, pivot tables, and dashboards to enhance financial visibility.
Led the implementation of Timberscan, a paperless accounts payable invoice and approval system.
Assisted in implementation of Sage 300 ERP system.
Managed vendor and customer compliance across multiple platforms.

Skills

Monthly account / bank reconciliation
Monthly journal entries
Payroll processing
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Bookkeeping
Financial reporting

Accounts payable / invoice coding
Accounting software expertise
Finance
Data management
Generally accepted accounting principles
ERP systems

Accomplishments

Reduced financial discrepancies through improved reconciliation and data validation processes
Supported accurate financial reporting across multi-entity operations
Played a key role in implementing paperless and accounting system solutions
Managed high-volume financial data and transactions with strong attention to detail

WORK STYLE

Self-directed and highly organized
Deadline-driven with strong attention to detail
Effective in remote and independent work environments