A seasoned Corporate professional with excellent managerial skills who is detail oriented, loves to streamline complex processes, has a very advanced proficiency in Excel, enjoys the puzzle of accounting, and who thrives under the pressure of deadlines while ensuring full compliance with GAAP, SOX, and managerial requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Revenue Accountant
PerfectServe
10.2019 - 06.2023
Performed revenue recognition for over 6,000 customers in this SaaS company.
Maintained all intercompany Deferred Revenue schedules.
Conducted in-depth revenue trend analysis to identify potential opportunities for growth and areas of improvement.
Championed initiatives aimed at standardizing revenue recognition practices across the organization, fostering consistency in financial reporting.
Streamlined the month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual reconciliations and improving report accuracy.
Enhanced revenue recognition accuracy by implementing streamlined processes and controls.
Facilitated successful audits by providing timely support to external auditors during their review process.
Mentored junior staff members on advanced accounting topics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Analyzed contract terms to ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 principles while mitigating risks associated with noncompliance.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Assisted with system upgrades aimed at enhancing the accuracy of financial data input into various software applications used within the organization.
Accountant / Controller
Enterprise Waste Oil LLC
09.2018 - 03.2019
Managed and developed a staff of four, established performance standards and expectations for staff, reviewed work assignments both in-progress and upon completion.
Instituted an internal control system, recommended areas for improvement both financial and operational, and established new accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinated financial strategic planning, prepared budget and forecasts.
Cash and treasury management, including reconciliation of banking activity for 6 accounts, revenue, credit card processing, and sales tax.
Provided daily, weekly, and monthly comparative analysis of revenue, cost, and key performance indicators.
Ensured accuracy, compliance, and timely filing with all taxing authorities.
Senior Accountant
Star Construction LLC / Dycom Industries Inc.
09.2016 - 09.2018
Direct management of 4 employees in AR and Contract Administration.
Additional hands-on oversight of 8 employees in AP, Payroll, and PO Departments.
Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.
Oversaw over a million customer and sub-contractor rates and ensured any changes were processed with clear and effective audit trails.
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations for all Lockbox (Sweep) and Disbursement Accounts.
Analyzed AR Agings and generated reserve entries to accurately reflect the ability to collect AR.
Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization, amortization and spend data for all departments.
Reviewed accountant's book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.
Assisted the CFO with the production of the monthly financials, management reports and Contract Job Cost in accordance with SOX.
Determined and implemented best short and long-term tracking methodology of revenue and expense accounts.
Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by law, regulations or boards of directors.
Prepared Sales and Use tax and Net Profit returns in multiple states.
Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.
Accountant
Community Health Systems (Tennova)
07.2014 - 09.2016
Planned and recorded all professional accounting activities associated with the timely and accurate month-end closing of the General Ledger.
Increased efficiency of 6 day month-end close by streamlining process by closing in 5 days, leaving a full day for review of P&L.
Monthly analytical review and reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts prior to last day of Close.
Prepared annual budget for Corporate CFO within a macro-enabled workbook.
Compiled monthly P&L Statements for 48 cost centers, including 62 physicians and provided consultation with them as needed on methods of increasing profitability.
Assisted in documenting and reporting all detailed departmental operating statistics by inpatient and outpatient basis for managerial, administrative and corporate daily review.
Maintained all fixed assets and ensured zero variances between FAS system and the GL.
Monitored all Intercompany accounts for accuracy and completion on a monthly basis.
Monitored capital expenditures in relation to capital budgets.
Documented monthly variance analysis for every expense account and researched any that were over 10% of prior month.
Senior Accountant
Kingsport City Schools
01.2011 - 07.2014
Prepared budgets, calculated revenue and expenditures for Federal, State, & Local grants.
Various GL Entries on semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Completed billing after review and reconciliation of payroll deductions and premiums for employee benefits.
Oversaw Fixed Assets for the school system, including physical inventory, and coordinated journal entries with City of Kingsport.
Prepared and submitted all E-Rate activities with the Universal Service Admin Company under the FCC.
Assisted in annual budget preparation.
Acted as Financial Liaison between the Tennessee Dept. of Education and Kingsport City Schools for all Federal and State Grants.
Staff Accountant
Penn Virginia Corporation
05.2005 - 03.2010
General Ledger reconciliations.
Coordinated with A/P to ensure timely and accurate close process.
Sales/Use Tax filings.
Issued all 1099s, over fifty thousand compiled annually.
Unclaimed property filings in all states for unclaimed royalties.
Assisted in SAP conversion.
Maintained database of all Business Associates within SAP.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Milligan College
Milligan College, TN
2009
AAS - Business Administration/Accounting
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
2005
Accomplishments
Accounting Proficiency
Increased efficiency of 6 day month-end close by streamlining process by closing in 5 days, leaving a full day for review of P&L.
Reduced WIP from $39 to Million to $26 Million within 3 months of assuming management of AR Department
Increased Cash Collections 30% by effectively managing timely review of AR Agings.
Accounting Skills
Reconciles all Balance Sheet accounts during month-end close to analyze and ensure the accuracy of accounts in a timely manner.
Excels at identifying trends or anomalies in accounting system transactions through variance analysis and evaluating their impact on operations and financial statements, both MTM and YOY.