Experienced accounting professional with a strong track record in financial management. Recognized for exceptional analytical skills and precision in handling financial data. Adept at driving results through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving business requirements. Expertise lies in financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance, always prioritizing accuracy and efficiency. Known for reliability, dependability, and full commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
CentraArchy Restaurant Management
10.2021 - Current
Responsible for three locations in SC & GA: Verify and review comps, ensure copies are uploaded to DSS
Balance and approve R365 DSS
Review and approve Invoices in R365 and process and run AP checks
Reconciled discrepancies between AR general ledger and AR trial balance
Make sure all weekly journal entries are entered and approved
Balance labor to POS
Review Profit and Loss Statement and all expenses prior to stock count
Performing audits on entries entered by Office Managers
Communicate with location that all items are completed, and weekly profit and loss is ready once the stock count is approved by DO
Prepare and review month-end financial reports to include journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
Process payroll for more than300 employees
Review new hires, tips and hours
Mail garnishment checks
Complete any payroll correspondence for verifications etc
Reconciling payroll journal entry
Process sales tax, balance and finalize the bank reconciliation for the completed period
Balance & reconcile outstanding AR invoices & payments
Review vendor statements to ensure all payments have been made and applied properly
Foster relationships and negotiate contracts and pricing and terms with vendors
Assist Controller with implementation of new payroll and accounting software to streamline processes and automations
Initializing training handbook and SOP’s for Accounting Department
Office Manager/Accountant
Rise Above Sign & Graphics
07.2018 - 07.2021
Record and pay accounts payable
Release invoices to and receive payments from customers
Calculate payroll and issue payments to6 employees
Also provided payments to subcontractors and1099 vendors
Create financial statements and related financial reports
Remit payroll taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, and income taxes
Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiating corrective actions; all month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting
Contributors to increased income and sales by25% YoY and a reduction in expenses by24% YoY
Define company policies and implement training; monitor internal HR systems and ensure compliance
Manages the supply chain process by maintaining control of inventory management, the production process, distribution, sales, and sourcing of suppliers to supply required goods at reasonable prices
Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
Tax Professional (Seasonal)
Liberty Tax Services
01.2013 - 04.2020
Prepared or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses for over 1600 clients.
Help taxpayers by using their federal, state, and local codes and see to it that clients receive the maximum benefit permitted under the law of government
Uncover potential deductions and credits
Advise against potential tax liabilities
Ensure clients do not pay unnecessary taxes
Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures
Interview clients to get a thorough picture of financial situation
Completes tax forms in accordance with policies and in compliance with legislation and regulations
Senior Accountant
MedCare Urgent Care
10.2017 - 07.2018
Responsible for13 Urgent Care locations in SC: A/P using bill.com and QuickBooks Enterprise; enter, review, and reconcile expense reports for travel, mileage, outside labs and imaging, physician staffing (vendor, time logs, and work schedules), corporate credit card
Job costing expenditures
Maintain checklist of recurring payments and acquire all documents necessary for month-end process; enters monthly journal entries, fixed assets schedules, accruals, and depreciation expenses
Reconciles, analyzes, research and resolve invoice inconsistencies and discrepancies, including reviewing balance sheet and profit & loss statements
Assists with budget process and year-end audits
Prepare quarterly sales and use tax filings and file annual1099/1096 forms
Maintain/update files for contracts, insurance policies, business licenses, leases, W-9 and other finance policies
Assist with acquisition with other agency
Assisted with accounts receivable payments/deposits from patient and insurance claims
Produces weekly revenue cycle reports, RVU Reports, and various (claims, denials, patient visits, etc.) reports through ERP systems
Support to third-party payroll & HR vendor
Approval of timesheets, and time off request for more than200 employees
Audit of payroll wages, taxes, and health insurance benefits for employees and physicians
Accountant
NumberKeepers
04.2017 - 12.2017
Performs bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes for small businesses using QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop for move than 30 clients
Record all income and expenses, track all assets and liabilities, reconciles all bank and credit card account monthly
Prepares and reviews all financial reports before distribution, research and solves any discrepancies or variance
Assist with special projects and year-end reporting
Accountant/Auditor
Johnson & Johnson Insurance
01.2013 - 01.2017
Ability to solve billing and payment discrepancy for all premiums written
Performs account reconciliation, and journal entries assigned for monthly closing, writes all claim checks, and reconciles all related balance sheet accounts
Spoke with agents regarding policies billing errors and inquiries; Ad hoc request from leadership on escalated MAS corrections; Review and resolve discrepancies on pending policy cancellation notices; report variance findings on cancellation notice discrepancies
Reporting to leadership team on internal audit findings and p
Managed approximately 50 phone calls per day from clients and research account status inquiry, commission payments, and refunds
Backup for AR team includes generating aging reports, post of payments to customer accounts, invoicing, collections calls and monthly statements
Runs daily/monthly account reconciliation and audit reports making all necessary corrections
Assist with month end financials, which include Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss Statements
Assist with various special projects and year-end audit
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards
Assists with acquisitions with other agencies
Education
M.B.A. - Business Administration and Organizational Development
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
12.2015
B.S. - Accounting
St. Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
05.1996
Skills
Microsoft Office Suites
Billcom
QuickBooks Expert
SAGE
Image Right
Blackbaud
Lotus
ADP- Payroll/HR Certified
Centralized Expenditure/Reimbursement Processing System (CERPS)
History on-line Operator Search Engine (CHOOSE)
Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS)
Standard Accounting Reporting Systems (STARS)
AS20
Financial reporting
Tax preparation
Cash flow analysis
Payroll processing
ERP systems proficiency
GAAP accounting
Timeline
Accountant
CentraArchy Restaurant Management
10.2021 - Current
Office Manager/Accountant
Rise Above Sign & Graphics
07.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Accountant
MedCare Urgent Care
10.2017 - 07.2018
Accountant
NumberKeepers
04.2017 - 12.2017
Tax Professional (Seasonal)
Liberty Tax Services
01.2013 - 04.2020
Accountant/Auditor
Johnson & Johnson Insurance
01.2013 - 01.2017
M.B.A. - Business Administration and Organizational Development