Kaylan Johnson Tummons
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Results-driven Project Accountant with a meticulous approach and a proven ability to manage complex projects seamlessly. Proficient in utilizing a diverse range of software tools to assess project numbers accurately and efficiently. Adept at bridging the gap between company management and project leadership, effectively translating financial data into easily understandable language. Known for approachability and collaboration, consistently ensuring clear communication and fostering strong working relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Athena Engineering and Environmental LLC
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Run Unbilled Detail Reports for mid-month and end of month billing
- Update Cash Flow Statement
- Create ACHs
- Post cash receipts as check/ACHs came in
- Created check runs and post to positive pay
- Ran and analyzed financial statements
- Created projects as project managers sent them in
- Ran project detail reports to see how projects were progressing.
- Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Maintained healthy business relationships through proactive communication with clients regarding outstanding balances and payment terms.
Billing Supervisor
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Review, correct, and approve all data from the billers and ports for invoicing
- Create invoices
- Run End of Day Report
- Support accountants during month end close
- Compile credits and supplementals to the RM Report
- Update departments when changes have been made regarding billing
- Gather weekly/monthly financial detail to upper management regarding billing
- Make sure billers get their billing in in a timely manner
- Create billing ISIDs for billers
- Communicate with customers and port to resolve issues.
Billing Specialist II
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Enter billings into NetSuite as it comes
- Issue Credit, rebills, supplementals as needed
- Update billing logs daily
- Supported Billing Reviewer as necessary
- Review billings and invoice
- Communicate with ports and customers
- Enter volumes into excel for VP/Controller
- Update RM report for the credits, supplementals, and rebills monthly as needed.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate invoice generation.
Billing Specialist I
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Enter billings into JD Edwards/NetSuite as it comes
- Issue Credit, rebills, supplementals as needed
- Update billing logs daily
- Enter volumes into excel for VP/Controller
- Assisted with VP/Controller with Workers' Compensation actuary studies
- Updated monthly workers' compensation claims
- Communicate with port and customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate invoice generation.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering support and guidance to junior billing staff.
- Strengthened client relationships through effective communication regarding billing issues and concerns.
Accounting Specialist
Talking Head Studios, LLC
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Independently reconcile bank statements online
- Enter payments into QuickBooks
- Research accounts
- Record transmittal reports as they are emailed every month.
Accounting Intern
Sanders Associates
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Reconcile multiple companies' bank statements
- Supported CPA and Bookkeeper
- Research and collect client's financial statements
- Record after-the-fact payroll
- Post companies checks and deposits
- Input companies'and individual personal tax returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2017
Skills
- Drake Tax 2016
- QuickBooks Desktop/Online
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- JD Edwards
- NetSuite
- Deltek Vision
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Processing
- Cash Flow Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Revenue Recognition
- Project Close Outs
- Lien Waivers
Timeline
Project Accountant
Athena Engineering and Environmental LLC
01.2023 - 08.2024
Billing Supervisor
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
03.2022 - 12.2022
Billing Specialist II
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
05.2021 - 03.2022
Billing Specialist I
Ceres Terminals Incorporated
11.2017 - 05.2021
Accounting Intern
Sanders Associates
02.2017 - 06.2017
Accounting Specialist
Talking Head Studios, LLC
06.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science, Accounting -
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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