Kenyada Strong
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
Dynamic Senior GL Accountant with a proven track record at Robert Half International, excelling in financial statement preparation and general ledger management. Expert in process improvement and variance analysis, driving operational efficiency and compliance. Recognized for enhancing month-end closing procedures, achieving significant reductions in reporting time while fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior GL Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (IRCA Group USA)
Duluth, US
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared consolidated financials for four entities, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Managed month-end close to enhance financial integrity and ensure timely reporting.
- Supported audits by resolving inquiries, facilitating compliance, and ensuring smooth operations.
- Utilized Sage 100, SAP, and M3 for streamlined accounting and enhanced financial visibility.
- Executed bank and GL reconciliations with precision, maintaining corporate standards compliance.
- Analyzed budget inquiries with FP&A to drive improved decision-making and resource allocation.
- Managed Fixed Asset processes for Dobla Companies and Corporate Assets for IRCA Group USA.
- Promoted continuous improvement through effective collaboration and proactive problem-solving.
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Tropical Smoothie)
Dunwoody, US
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated month-end close through precise account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Executed intercompany reconciliations to enhance financial clarity and transparency.
- Streamlined financial processes using SAP, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Managed accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting for strategic decision-making.
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Velociti Svcs)
Atlanta, US
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Reconciled bank statements during accounting team transition abroad, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Supported accounting needs to maintain continuity throughout transition period.
- Facilitated effective communication with international teams to streamline processes.
- Addressed financial discrepancies, achieving prompt resolutions to maintain integrity.
- Enhanced financial processes, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Marietta Wrecker)
Marietta, US
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed accounts receivable project to enhance accuracy in QuickBooks reporting.
- Streamlined month-end close processes in QuickBooks, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Analyzed accounts receivable trends, resulting in strategic adjustments to improve cash flow.
COAM Accounting Manager
Georgia Lottery
Atlanta, US
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Lead COAM accounting team, resolving staff issues, and managing personnel actions.
- Ensure accuracy in daily COAM revenue balancing and licensing transactions.
- Develop procedures for effective COAM accounting management and administration.
- Collaborate with Retailer Accounting to enhance COAM collection efforts.
- Prepare and review COAM audit documents for external audits.
Senior Accountant
Prime Power Services
Austell, US
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised A/R team accounting tasks, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with Controller on inventory management and financial closing procedures.
- Managed billing and revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance and precision.
- Streamlined month-end closing by implementing structured timelines, reducing financial reporting time.
- Analyzed job cost billing, identifying discrepancies that improved financial accuracy.
- Maintained meticulous fixed asset and loan records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial records, uncovering inconsistencies that improved reporting accuracy.
- Oversaw compliance audits for fixed assets, ensuring adherence to regulations and efficient review processes.
Senior Accountant
The Kellen Company
Atlanta, US
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed full-cycle accounting for six non-profits, ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Maintained charts of accounts and budgets through Great Plains and BI360.
- Analyzed payables and receivables to enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with Account Executives on comprehensive financial summaries.
- Coordinated year-end audits and 990 tax preparations, strengthening auditor partnerships.
- Streamlined compliance processes, resulting in reduced discrepancies across financial reports.
Accountant
First Professional Services
Atlanta, US
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Executed reconciliation of over 60 lease accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance to enhance financial reporting.
- Identified discrepancies in lease records, implementing corrective actions that improved financial accuracy.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of lease agreements, supporting audit readiness and transparency.
Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Porche Cars)
Hapeville, US
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted with management of fixed assets during departmental reorganization.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Jefferson Southern Corporation
Rockmart, US
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Streamlined month-end close, reducing time required for financial reporting by fifty percent.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial records, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Led training sessions for accounting staff to enhance efficiency in financial processes.
- Prepared financial statements and journal entries while reconciling accounts for precise reporting.
- Managed fixed assets and coordinated audits, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate records.
- Handled cash transactions and tax filings, contributing to overall financial stability.
- Ensured stakeholder confidence through meticulous audits of financial documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Accountancy - Accounting
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS08.1996
Skills
- Process improvement
- Variance analysis
- General ledger management
- Fixed asset management
- Financial statement preparation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month-end closing procedures
- Data analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior GL Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (IRCA Group USA)
05.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Tropical Smoothie)
02.2024 - 05.2024
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Velociti Svcs)
02.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Marietta Wrecker)
10.2022 - 02.2023
COAM Accounting Manager
Georgia Lottery
01.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Accountant
Prime Power Services
09.2019 - 01.2022
Senior Accountant
The Kellen Company
07.2016 - 01.2019
Accountant
First Professional Services
03.2016 - 07.2016
Accountant
Robert Half International Inc. (Porche Cars)
11.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant Accounting Manager
Jefferson Southern Corporation
01.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Professional Accountancy - Accounting
Mississippi State University