Kim Edmond
Houston,TX
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with a strong track record in enhancing operational efficiency. Reduced month-end processing time by four days and ensured a 99% compliance rate, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and effective financial management in a fast-paced environment. Results-driven accounting professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency. Reduced month-end processing time by four days and achieved a 99% compliance rate through regular audits and process improvements, underscoring a commitment to accuracy in financial management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Accountant
Achieve/FDR
Tempe, Arizona
01.2024 - Current
- Achieved a compliance rate score of 99% through regular audits and process improvements.
- Reviewed expense reports for accurate GL coding and credentialing, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
- Utilized accounting software to manage transactions and streamline workflows.
- Communicated with vendors regarding billing inquiries and payment issues.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
- Processed over 325 weekly transactions with accuracy.
- Processed invoices and expense reports for timely payment and record keeping.
Bookkeeper
Service People Automotive
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Tracked daily sales, exchanges and vendor changes within Concur.
- Posted over 350+ transactions weekly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for automotive service operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Processed payroll for all employees in a timely manner.
Insurance Accountant
Tranzact Insurance
Fort Lee, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed 300+ claims weekly with accurate documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of premiums and compensation used for analyzing trends and decision making.
- Fraud, waste and abuse advocate detecting fraudulent transactions and unethical activities.
- Eliminated mismatched or missed entries during verification of books.
- Managed agent commissions ensuring commissions are properly compensated along with salaries, benefits and any team incentives held weekly.
- Conducted regular audits of benefit programs to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
Staff Accountant
Arise Virtual
Houston, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supervised a team of billing specialists to maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly reconciliations including credit cards and accounts payable/receivable.
- Utilized various systems including concur, workday, Quickbooks and Netsuite to evaluate financial data, minimize errors and discrepancies.
- Coordinated with external vendors on payment processing and system integrations.
- Researched complex billing issues using internal resources and external sources as needed.
- Investigated unapplied payments or credits to determine appropriate application method.
Education
Certification - Financial Accounting-Advanced Topics
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-2010
Skills
- Accounting
- GAAP Reporting & Compliance
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bookkeeping
- Cash flow planning
- Cash flow management
- Financial analysis
- Cost accounting
- Payroll management
- Invoice preparation
- Billing management
- Year-end closing
- Month-end documentation
- GL
- Quickbooks
- SAP
- Accounting software
- Expense management
- Expense tracking
- Basic forecasting
- Data entry
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-department collaboration
Timeline
Jr Accountant
Achieve/FDR
01.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
Service People Automotive
01.2022 - 01.2024
Insurance Accountant
Tranzact Insurance
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Accountant
Arise Virtual
01.2019 - 01.2022
Certification - Financial Accounting-Advanced Topics
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Texas Southern University