Keilahn Garrett
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of success in collaborative settings. Expertise in financial analysis and general accounting, with a focus on accounts receivable management that has led to significant reductions in outstanding debts and enhanced cash flow. Proficient in financial reporting, billing procedures, and credit control, consistently delivering precise accounting results. Experience includes process optimization, compliance assurance, and contributions to organizational financial health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Generated financial reports for management review, including income statement and balance sheet.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable balances to track transactions and prevent discrepancies.
- Supported financial statement accuracy through thorough reviews of detailed accounts.
- Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
Financial Analyst
Mitsubishi Financial Group
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assessed accuracy and compliance of financial documents with applicable laws and regulations.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to improve clarity for informed decision-making.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and executed strategic adjustments.
- Drafted presentations summarizing key findings from financial analyses.
- Conducted quantitative analysis of historical data to identify patterns and anomalies.
Billing Specialist
ABM Industries
Missouri City, TX
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed over 200 accounts, generating an average of 14 million dollars monthly while ensuring compliance.
- Resolved billing variances through thorough identification and research to maintain system accuracy.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms for timely processing.
- Monitored accounts receivable activity to ensure timely payment of invoices.
External Assurance Advanced Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Drafted and managed accounts by interacting with clients to obtain cost and budget information.
- Completed financial reports, offering insights into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Reviewed general ledger entries to enhance accuracy, minimize errors, and identify necessary adjustments.
External Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.
- Verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting, and financial data through thorough review.
- Assisted in the development of audit strategies and plans.
Internal Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Utilized Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau to analyze over 200k metadata entries. Identifying demographic trends, yearly return, retention, and turnover rates within identified consumer segments for non-profit project. Resulting in 25% increased to volunteer participation and retention rates.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
Finance Co-op Intern
Johnson & Johnson, J&J
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Automated invoicing system using existing electronic platform, enhancing process efficiency by 39%.
- Analyzed economic data trends from 60 countries to evaluate operational impact.
- Developed detailed reports on industry trends and their influence on company objectives.
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2026
Skills
- Data evaluation and verification
- Project management
- SAP proficiency
- Accounting principles
- Microsoft 365 and Excel expertise
- Enterprise resource planning
- Alteryx and Tableau skills
- Data analysis
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial analysis
- Invoice processing
- GAAP compliance
- Bill payment and record keeping
- Effective communication
- QuickBooks proficiency
- ERP system proficiency
- Billing software proficiency
- Vlookup and pivot table expertise
- Data wrangling and visualization
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel
10.2023 - 07.2024
Financial Analyst
Mitsubishi Financial Group
10.2022 - 08.2023
Billing Specialist
ABM Industries
03.2022 - 11.2022
External Assurance Advanced Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
01.2022 - 03.2022
External Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
06.2021 - 08.2021
Internal Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
06.2020 - 08.2020
Finance Co-op Intern
Johnson & Johnson, J&J
01.2020 - 04.2020
BBA - Accounting
University of Houston
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