LaKesha King
Professional Accounting Analyst
Covington,GA
Summary
Accounting professional with more than 12 years comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. With strong commitment as a Task Force Contractor known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Accounting Manager
L&S Hospitality Agency Aimbridge Aloft
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Mentored accounting team, enhancing skill sets and fostering professional development within department.
- Developed and implemented streamlined budgeting processes, improving efficiency in resource allocation.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, providing insights for strategic decision-making by senior management.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Task Force Controller
Hotel Vance
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Developed annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time for month-end closings.
- Implemented cost control measures, identifying areas for expense reduction without compromising service quality.
- Oversaw cash flow management, optimizing liquidity to support operational needs and investment opportunities.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Task Force Controller
Red Cliffs Lodge Zion Auzal Hospitality
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Directed financial planning and analysis to enhance profitability across multiple hospitality properties.
- Implemented budget controls and forecasting processes to align departmental expenditures with strategic goals.
- Streamlined accounting operations by introducing automated systems, improving accuracy and reducing processing time.
- Mentored finance team, fostering professional development and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and service quality.
Finance Manager
Cambridge Suites Hotel
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented budget forecasts to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.
- Managed cash flow forecasting and ensured alignment with operational needs of the hotel.
Task Force Finance Controller
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. contract assignment, Accounting activities to ensure accurately of money coming In and out of the company. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounting and financials. process daily IJ, upload daily revenue reports. Prepare Distributed routing packs, daily 4 way credit card balance. Process & verify general cashier cash drops, over and short tracking & posting. Payroll entries, record vacation true up. Manage & oversee the accounting department. General cashier, AP, AR department lead.
- O’Reilly Hospitality Management Delta Marriott Convention Center Wichita Falls Texas 200 Rms
Task Force Accounting Manager
PHM Hospitality
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. Accounting activities to ensure accurately of money coming In and out of the company. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounting and financials. Accounts payable Process three, way invoices daily. Accounts receivable ensure compliance Of relocation disbursement. Payroll, inventory and compliance. Developing internal guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting cash and credit. analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports Assist Director of Finance with month end closing, balance sheets, bank rec’s, general ledger. Verify and process weekly check runs.
- Crescent Hotels Courtyard / Hampton Inn Dual Property Santa Monica CA 136, 128 Rms
Task Force Director of Finance
PHM Hospitality
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. 8 week contract assignment, Accounting activities to ensure accurately of the hotel financial goals. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounts payable, Accounts receivables and general cashier. process daily IJ, upload daily revenue reports. Prepare distributed routing packs, daily 4 way credit card balance. verify general cashier cash drops, over and short tracking & posting. Assist HR Payroll entries, Manage & oversee a team of 3 in the department.
- Remington Hotels Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Anchorage Alaska 377 Rms
Task Force Controller
L&S Hospitality
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Finance department overseer, financial health goals. Daily office goals manage the day to day office operation. process daily IJ, upload daily revenue reports. Prepare Distributed routing packs, daily 4 way credit card balance. Process & verify general cashier cash drops, over and short tracking & posting. Payroll entries, record vacation true up. Manage & oversee AR, AP, and Staff Accountant. General Ledgers, Balance sheets enties, payroll accrual, AP check clearing.
- Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta GA 282 Rms
Task Force Controller
Driftwood Hospitality
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Financial lead overseer of the company’s financial status, managing all accounting transactions. Review quarterly and annual budgets for all departments. Process daily income journals, monthly PL reports, payroll entries managed & balance, General Cashier, AR, AP, general ledgers, balance sheets, payroll. Prepare & distributed routing packs, daily processing cash drop, Prepared Armored Car pickups.
- Hotel Atlanta GA 111 Rms
Task Force Assist Finance Manager
L&S Hospitality
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Overseer of the company’s financial status, managing all accounting transactions. Review quarterly and annual budgets for all departments. Process daily income journals, monthly PL reports, payroll entries managed & balance, General Cashier, AR, AP, general ledgers, balance sheets, payroll. Prepare & distributed routing packs, daily processing cash drop, Prepared Armored Car pickups.
- Cambridge Woodsprings Suites 121 Rms
Task Force Director Of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. 6 week contract assignment, Accounting activities to ensure accurately of money coming In and out of the company. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounting and financials. Process daily IJ, upload daily revenue reports. Prepare Distributed routing packs, daily 4 way credit card balance. Process & verify general cashier cash drops, over and short tracking & posting. Payroll entries, record vacation true up. Manage & oversee the accounting department.
- Embassy Suite Downtown Minneapolis MN 290 Rms
Associate Director of Finance
Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Associate lead accountant of the finance department overseeing financial health goals. Daily office goals manage the day to day office operation. process daily IJ, upload daily revenue reports. Prepare Distributed routing packs, daily 4 way credit card balance. Process & verify general cashier cash drops, over and short tracking & posting. Payroll entries, record vacation true up. Manage & oversee AR, AP, and Staff Accountant. General Ledgers, Balance sheets enties, payroll accrual, AP check clearing.
- HEI / 510Rms
Task Force Accounting Manager Of Finance
PHM Hospitality
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. Accounting activities to ensure accurately of money coming In and out of the company. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounting and financials. Accounts payable Process three, way invoices daily. Accounts receivable ensure compliance Of relocation disbursement. Payroll, inventory and compliance. Developing internal guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting cash and credit
- The Renaissance 303Rms
Task Force Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Lead accountant overseer of the finance department, financial health goals. Process daily income journals, bank recs, daily cash, credit cards balances. Daily AP, AR, & general cashier, prepare cash bank deposits, analyze accounting data & prepare financial reports and month ends reports.
- The Modern 89RMS
Task Force Accounting Manager
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Accounting manager filling the void in staffing executive turnover staffing on property. Analyze accounting data & produce financial reports assist DOF with months end closing. Balance sheets, bank Recs, general ledgers Verify & process employee’s expense report AR, AP, ADP payroll process.
- The Tempe Westin 290 RMS
Task Force Accounting Manager / HR Generalist
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Analyzes accounting data, financial reports assist the director of finance with balance sheets, bank recs, GL’s employee expense reports. AP, AR, & general cashier. View & process bi-weekly payroll using Isolve Payroll software. policy and training. General cashier adhering to all specified property procedures cash handling, bank deposits, cash transactions, bank wires & bank transactions. HR manager recruiting, on boarding and processing new hire paperwork
- Cambria 127RMS
Task Force / Interim Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Lead accountant overseer of the accounting department, company’s financial health and goals. prepare & process daily income journals using the profit sword software process bank rec’s input daily cash & credit cards balances. monitoring the department’s checkbook and financial monthly goals.
- The Farnam Hotel 120 RMS
Task Force / Accounting Manager / Payroll Specialist / HR Assistant
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Accounting Manager analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports Assist Director of Finance with month end closing, balance sheets, bank rec’s, general ledger. Verify and process employee’s expense report. Accounts payable Process three-way invoices daily. Prepare and process check runs weekly. Review vendor statements and reconcile any disputes. General Cashier Adhering to all specified procedures to properly handle cash and document cash transactions, including due backs, Balanced bank rec’s account for daily bank deposit. policies and procedures for budget accounting cash and credit View and process weekly hours worked entered using ADP software system Process bi-weekly payroll ADP system / Assist HR with employee paid time off, vacation time off enforcing policy & procedures, and training.
- Hotel Paradox 172RMS
Task Force / Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Lead accountant overseer of the company’s financial health. Accounting activities to ensure accurately of money coming In and out of the company. Handling daily’s, monthly report, helping in all areas of the Accounting and financials. Accounts payable Process three, way invoices daily. Accounts receivable ensure compliance Of relocation disbursement. Payroll, inventory and compliance. Developing internal guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting cash and credit
- Hilton Hotel 254Rms
Task Force / Accounting Manager
PHM Management
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Accounting Contractor filling the void in staffing executive turnover or staffing voids in hotels. Accounting Manager analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports Assist Director of Finance with month end closing, balance sheets, bank rec’s, general ledger. Verify and processed employee’s expense report Accounts payable Process three-way invoices daily. Prepare and process check runs weekly. Review vendor statements and reconcile any disputes. General Cashier Adhering to all specified procedures to properly handle cash and document cash transactions, including due backs, Balanced bank rec’s account for daily bank deposit.
- Marriott Hotel Inner Harbor
Task Force / Accounting Analyst
PHM Management
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Perform a wide array of Financial Administrative tasks that allow business to keep track of expenses and future performance. Provide Financial, administrative, and clerical services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts managed and controlled. Process bi-weekly payroll using the Kronos timekeeper system for over two hundred employees. Process and prepare all financial reports in accordance with accounting principles and the hotel standards. Adjust and collect data, prepare monthly statements, files, and records.
- Hilton Hotel 316 Rms
Task Force / Accounting Manager
HEI Management
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Accounting Contractor filling the void in staffing executive turnover or staffing voids in hotels. Accounting Manager analyzes accounting data and produces financial reports Assist Director of Finance with month end closing, balance sheets, bank rec’s, general ledger. Verify and process employee’s expense report. Accounts payable Process three-way invoices daily. Prepare and process check runs weekly. Review vendor statements and reconcile any disputes
- Marriott Hotel Waterfront
Accounting Manager / HR - Payroll Coordinator
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Manage and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, (SOP) standard operation policies Process bi-weekly payroll using the Kronos timekeeper system for over one hundred employees Verify timekeeping records and consult employees with any discrepancies Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports Assist Director of Finance month end closing, balance sheets, bank rec’s, general ledger Entered 3-way match process in accounts payable with purchase order and receiving report Prepare and process check runs from 10 to 100 on weekly basis, enter & update W9
- GA Wyndham Atlanta Galleria
Interim Director of Finance
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Processed balance sheet for over 40 general ledger accounts, prepared journals month end Balanced bank rec’s account for daily bank deposits Verify and processed employee’s expense report weekly Uploaded labor daily from work records system Processed bi-weekly payroll upload hours from Kronos time system transfer to ADP system
- GA Wyndham Atlanta Galleria
Accounts Payable Manager / General Cashier
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Account Receivable Clerk Monitor and ensure compliance of Relocation disbursements, expense usage Ensure compliance with applicable state tax regulations Maintain adequate supplies of change and provide change to all departments as scheduled Prepare cash general ledgers short/over reports on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis, Verifying and processing daily deposits and drops; processing armored car pick up sheets; completing daily cash reconciliation sheets; and reconciling cash in house safe daily. Adhering to all specified procedures to properly handle cash and document cash transactions, including due backs, making change cash exchange for all specified banks. Daily manage all monetary cash vault on the property, prepare bank deposits pertaining to checks and credit cards totaling in the amount of a quarter of a million dollars or more daily.
- GA Wyndham Atlanta Galleria
General Cashier specialist / Account Payable Coordinator
Hospitality Ventures Management Group
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Verifying and processing daily deposits and drops; processing armored car pick up sheets; completing daily cash reconciliation sheets; and reconciling cash in house safe daily. Adhering to all specified procedures to properly handle cash and document cash transactions for all specified banks. Investigate, document, and reconcile cash overages and shortages reported on cash reconciliation forms, monthly update the house banks report, and reconcile to the general ledgers. Process three-way invoices on a daily basis totaling up to or about 25 – 75 per week. Prepares and executes the posting to the accounts payable subsidiary ledger as required. Compares and controls suppliers’ invoices and credit notes with all related documents (purchase order /request, delivery notes and receiving reports. Review vendor statements and reconcile any disputes. Resolve and invoices which are beyond the acceptable terms for payment. Review open POs and resolve with the purchasing agent. Reviews with the controller/purchasing department all open purchase orders at month-end.
- GA Marriott Century Center
Account Payable / Account Receivable Administrator / General Cashier
Pyramid Hotel Group
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Process invoices & authorized POs and review for accuracy of charges and account coding Reconcile differences with vendors. Review and maintain accurate files on all authorized purchase orders according to accounting Prepare batch, file and submit weekly check runs totaling in the range of $10,000 - $100,000 and checks on demand according to established policies and procedures.
- NJ Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Education
Associate of Science -
Eastern International College
Jersey City, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
Journal entries
Payroll processing
Bookkeeping
Financial reporting
AP and AR management
Audits
General ledger management
Management Company Experience
Crescent, Remington, Pyramid, HEI, Greenwood, Marriott, Wyndham, Cambridge, Prism Hilton Corporate, Pyramid Hospitality HR Management, Driftwood Hospitality O’Reilly HospitalityManagement
Timeline
Contract Accounting Manager
L&S Hospitality Agency Aimbridge Aloft
03.2026 - 05.2026
Task Force Controller
Hotel Vance
01.2026 - 02.2026
Task Force Controller
Red Cliffs Lodge Zion Auzal Hospitality
09.2025 - 12.2025
Finance Manager
Cambridge Suites Hotel
06.2025 - 08.2025
Task Force Finance Controller
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
01.2025 - 05.2025
Task Force Accounting Manager
PHM Hospitality
01.2024 - 01.2025
Task Force Controller
L&S Hospitality
10.2023 - 12.2023
Task Force Controller
Driftwood Hospitality
07.2023 - 09.2023
Task Force Director of Finance
PHM Hospitality
07.2023 - 09.2024
Task Force Assist Finance Manager
L&S Hospitality
06.2023 - 08.2023
Task Force Director Of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
05.2023 - 06.2023
Associate Director of Finance
Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel
07.2022 - 05.2023
Task Force Accounting Manager Of Finance
PHM Hospitality
06.2022 - 07.2022
Task Force Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
04.2022 - 05.2022
Task Force Accounting Manager
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2022
Task Force Accounting Manager / HR Generalist
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
02.2022 - 03.2022
Task Force / Interim Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
01.2022 - 02.2022
Task Force / Accounting Manager / Payroll Specialist / HR Assistant
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
08.2021 - 12.2021
Task Force / Director of Finance
Transformation Hospitality Solutions
03.2021 - 06.2021
Task Force / Accounting Manager
PHM Management
09.2019 - 03.2020
Task Force / Accounting Analyst
PHM Management
08.2019 - 09.2019
Task Force / Accounting Manager
HEI Management
01.2019 - 06.2019
Accounting Manager / HR - Payroll Coordinator
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
Interim Director of Finance
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
10.2017 - 12.2018
Accounts Payable Manager / General Cashier
Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.
04.2017 - 12.2018
General Cashier specialist / Account Payable Coordinator
Hospitality Ventures Management Group
02.2016 - 04.2017
Account Payable / Account Receivable Administrator / General Cashier
Pyramid Hotel Group
11.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Science -
Eastern International College
05.2001 -