Kevin Leak
Concord,NC
Summary
Experienced accountant with expertise in manufacturing, real estate, and consumer products sectors. Proficient in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation. Demonstrated ability in process improvement and ERP system utilization to boost reporting accuracy. Known for meticulous attention to detail and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
ELGi North America
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Generated and distributed timely monthly financial statements to support decision-making.
- Prepared cash flow spreadsheets daily and monthly to improve reporting accuracy.
- Reconciled balance sheets monthly for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Recorded journal entries for month-end close, including amortization and commission transactions.
- Executed daily bank transfers after analyzing cash positions to ensure liquidity.
- Collaborated with accounts payable to ensure timely processing of checks for sales commissions.
- Maintained and updated fixed assets in Basset, ensuring accurate posting to GL codes.
Property Accountant
Ginkgo Residential, LLC
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed accounting for 21 multifamily properties, achieving precise financial record accuracy to support informed decision-making.
- Prepared journal entries and reclassifications, streamlining month-end close process.
- Reconciled multiple cash accounts, submitting replacement reserve schedules timely.
- Processed final account statements, weekly payables, and property allocation entries, ensuring timely financial reporting.
General Accountant
Ginkgo Residential, LLC
Charlotte, NC
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Generated daily cash reports (CSV) and posted entries to general ledger, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts, monitoring activity and managing cash flow.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations for various properties.
- Produced monthly and quarterly financial statements and cash flow reports, providing insights for management decision-making.
- Conducted deposits, transfers, and property-level financial reviews during close.
- Recorded journal entries for service charges, Rent Track, and RPI TransBilling transactions.
- Managed financial operations for portfolio of over 20 multifamily properties across Southeast, optimizing cash flow and reporting processes.
Accountant
Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed Excel templates that streamlined account reconciliation process.
- Prepared recurring journal entries, monthly balance sheets, and quarterly cash flow reports.
- Trained team members on SAP processes for accurate execution of journal entries.
- Conducted quarterly inventory assessments and produced reports to support Cost Accounting.
- Ensured accuracy of interest accrual reconciliations and general ledger entries.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC05.2017
Skills
- SAP and SAP HANA
- Concur and RealPage
- Vena and Tableau
- Microsoft Office 365 and Rydoo
- Excel and pivot tables
- Data lookups (V, H, X)
- Timely financial reporting
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Fixed asset oversight
- SharePoint and PowerPoint proficiency
- General ledger management
- Month-end closing processes
- Journal entry preparation
- Process optimization
- Training and development initiatives
- Team collaboration skills
- Cash flow oversight
- Regulatory compliance expertise
Technical Skills
SAP, SAP HANA, RealPage, Concur, VENA, Tableau, Rydoo, Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Pivot Tables, V-/H-/X-Lookups, Macros – limited), Access (limited), SharePoint, PowerPoint, General Ledger Reconciliation, Month-End Close & Journal Entries, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Training & Development, Team Collaboration
Timeline
Staff Accountant
ELGi North America
02.2021 - 03.2023
Property Accountant
Ginkgo Residential, LLC
06.2020 - 01.2021
General Accountant
Ginkgo Residential, LLC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Accountant
Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated, Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2019
B.S. - Accounting
Johnson C. Smith University