LAKEYBA JOHNSON
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with expertise in leading month-end close activities and enhancing internal controls. Delivers accurate financial reporting while ensuring adherence to GAAP and SOX standards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and support audit requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Executed month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and detailed account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
- Analyzed general ledger activity to identify variances and resolve discrepancies
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and ensure compliance
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
Fixed Assets Accountant
Aramark (Sports & Entertainment GBS)
Nashville, TN
02.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed full-cycle fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Reconciled fixed asset subledger to general ledger, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
- Oversaw construction-in-progress, ensuring timely and accurate capitalization of completed projects to reflect true asset value
- Prepared gain/loss analyses and maintained supporting schedules to provide clear visibility into asset performance
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Senior Accountant
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated district-wide month-end close and financial reporting for large multi-entity operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial information
- Oversaw budgets for 148 schools, maintaining compliance and enhancing fiscal accountability
- Performed account reconciliations and reviewed financial data for accuracy and completeness
- Acted as a key resource for resolving financial discrepancies and improving procedures
- Directed training initiatives and created materials to standardize processes across departments
Staff Accountant
Community Health Systems (CHS)
Antioch, TN
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Managed high-volume accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of processing to maintain financial integrity
- Audited invoice transactions to ensure compliance with company policies
- Performed vendor reconciliations and resolved discrepancies, facilitating smooth payment operations
- Investigated vendor issues and supported payment operations
- Collaborated across departments to secure proper coding and approvals, enhancing compliance and efficiency
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
05-2024
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Year-end close
- General Ledger Accounting
- GAAP compliance
- Budget forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Accounts payable
- Financial analysis
- Data reconciliation
- ERP systems
- Process Improvement
- Advanced Excel
- Risk management
Timeline
Fixed Assets Accountant
Aramark (Sports & Entertainment GBS)
02.2024 - 10.2025
Accountant II
HCA Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Metro Nashville Public Schools
05.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Accountant
Community Health Systems (CHS)
11.2017 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix