Kimberlyn Hayes
Ft Worth,TX
Summary
25+ years of Experience in Accounting, Administrative and Customer Service. Expert skill level in Accounting Functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger review, Journal Entries, Financial Statement review, and (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly) Financial close and Payroll. Proficient skill level in Accounting Software programs such as MRI, Skyline, Sage and One Write Plus. Key member of 8 person Accounting team to facilitate and complete a successful IPO with hard deadlines met.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Crimson Building Company
03.2019 - Current
- Managed team of accountants, fostering professional growth and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing workflows and implementing automated reconciliation processes.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Conducted regular financial analysis to identify variances, enabling proactive decision-making on corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, minimizing risk exposure through diligent oversight of filings and documentation practices.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for annual audits,
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit process, addressing any concerns or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering professional growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the department.
- Managed payroll operations and Onboarding for team of employees.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks.
Accounting /Office Manager
1 Construction Group
Irving, Tx.
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Review and input all AP and Job Cost invoices.
- Review and enter all New Vendors and W-9 and Process all credit applications.
- Track Expenses and process expense reports monthly.
- Resolve vendor and customer issues related to billing.
- Create monthly invoicing with AIA forms and PASKR and enter in Sage 50.
- Create Lien Waivers and file monthly liens on outstanding AR.
- Run AP/AR reports weekly to ensure accuracy and efficiency of data entered.
- Responsible for all payroll and HR functions for all employees and contract laborers weekly.
- Assist Owner, Foreman and Superintendent with all clericals duties.
- Responsible for rent collection and property management duties for adjacent trailer park with 13 units.
Accounting Manager
Aviv REIT
Chicago, IL
01.2005 - 07.2015
- Responsible for Accounting functions with concentration on Accounts receivable.
- Responsible for Monthly Billing, Tenant Correspondence and resolving any issues.
- Processed all rent/lease/Real Estate tax payments from Owner/ Operators of 357 Nursing Homes in 31 states.
- Monthly revenue of over $100M.
- Bank Reconciliations of over 170 bank accounts that ZBA up to parent account.
- Review and oversee input of all AP and Job Cost invoices.
- Review all New Vendor and W-9's input into system by AP Clerk.
- Run AP/AR reports weekly to ensure accuracy and efficiency of data entered.
- Enter Journal Entries to record all interest income and swap activity.
- Maintain Excel spreadsheet monthly of RE Taxes due for over 357 properties in over 31 states to ensure all Real Estate tax installments were made on time to avoid late fees.
- Met strict monthly close deadlines for AR reconciliations.
- Assist auditors from Big Four Firms with hard Quarterly close.
- Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.
Staff Accountant
Doral Plaza
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Responsible for AP and AR Functions in Commercial and Tenant occupied building.
- Follow 7 Step audit before paying all invoices related to 33 story building.
- Create Purchase Orders and work with maintenance to ensure all issues were resolved.
- Met with tenants to discuss Lease Renewals and enter all leases into RE accounting program.
- Enter basic Journal Entries and help with Financial Statement Review.
- Generated and mailed updated statements.
Office Manager
Con-Form Industries
Itasca, IL
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Responsible for Accounting, Payroll and HR of small Tool & Die shop.
- Processed AP and AR bi-weekly and maintained bank ledgers.
- Processed payroll, reviewed time cards, and audit accuracy of time cards.
- Compute payroll manually.
- HR functions including entering and recording personnel files, updating withholdings, mandatory deductions and benefits.
- Worked as Executive Assistant to 2 Co-Owners.
- Responsible for all meeting scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, IL2004
Skills
- Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable,Collections, AIA, Bank Reconciliations, Benefits, Billing, Credit, Expense reports, Financial, forms, HR, invoicing, Managing, Microsoft Office, Payroll, personnel, property management, Real Estate, Sage 50, scheduling, spreadsheet, Taxes
- Customer service
- Office management
- Office administration
- Clerical support
- Organizational skills
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Mail handling
- Clear oral/written communication
- Texas Notary
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Crimson Building Company
03.2019 - Current
Accounting /Office Manager
1 Construction Group
03.2016 - 07.2018
Accounting Manager
Aviv REIT
01.2005 - 07.2015
Staff Accountant
Doral Plaza
01.2002 - 01.2005
Office Manager
Con-Form Industries
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
DePaul University
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