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Corporate employee of the year 2022 - Silva-Markham Partners
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Lark Morris

Tampa

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Advantive LLC
03.2023 - Current
  • Reduced invoice disputes by maintaining accurate records and promptly addressing client concerns.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring prompt payment from customers.
  • Ensured compliance with internal controls and GAAP requirements while managing accounts receivable activities.
  • Contributed to company profitability by diligently monitoring customer accounts and minimizing uncollectible amounts.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment within the finance team through consistent collaboration, open communication, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Managed past due balances, financial inquiries and other accounts receivable functions.
  • Identified and implemented process efficiency improvements.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

Administrative Assistant /Staff Accountant

Silva-Markam Partners
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming calls and delivered exceptional service to every guest.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Provided expert administrative support to meet daily requirements and maximize team productivity.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Server

Hideaway Bar And Grill
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.

Server/Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2013 - 12.2019
  • Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies.
  • Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Education

Associate's degree - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

Skills

  • NetSuite
  • Salesforce
  • MS Office
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Payroll Processing
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Month-End Reports
  • Financial Reporting
  • Journal Entry Preparation
  • Audit Preparation
  • Financial Statements

Accomplishments

  • Corporate employee of the year 2022 - Silva-Markham Partners

Corporate employee of the year 2022 - Silva-Markham Partners

In my first year working in property management and the company, I was chosen by the CEO, COO, VP of operations and CFO as the corporate employee of the year for 2022.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Advantive LLC
03.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant /Staff Accountant

Silva-Markam Partners
08.2021 - 03.2023

Server

Hideaway Bar And Grill
06.2020 - 11.2020

Server/Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
10.2013 - 12.2019

Associate's degree - Business Administration

Colorado Technical University

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