LATASHA BROOKS
Lanett
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting and inventory management. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting organizational growth through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Known for maintaining accuracy in accounting processes and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/HR Coordinator
Jindal Films Americas
Shawnee
06.2023 - Current
- Managed employee onboarding process, creating streamlined experience for new hires.
- Facilitated training sessions, improving employee skills and knowledge retention.
- Supported performance management processes by documenting feedback and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Collaborated with departments to address employee concerns and resolve issues.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding benefits packages, vacation policies, payroll issues.
- Coordinated interviews with potential candidates and responded promptly to any questions they may have had.
- Communicated regularly with department heads on matters related to staffing needs or organizational changes.
- Ensured accurate completion of all required forms related to personnel changes such as transfers or promotions.
- Reviewed and updated employee files, ensuring accuracy of information.
- Conducted background checks, reference verifications and drug screenings for potential candidates.
- Created job postings for open positions, posted them on company website and other job boards.
- Maintained a database of all current employees, including performance reviews and evaluations.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Assisted with budget preparation for HR-related expenses, including training, benefits, and employee programs.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.
- Process invoices for timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
- Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies promptly.
- Review purchase orders against invoices for accuracy and compliance.
- Facilitate month-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Verified that all vendor invoices have been approved according to policy before processing payments.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled accounts to complete month-end closing processes.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders, audited for discrepancies, and coded each according to general ledger standards.
- Liaised with freight and utility vendors to facilitate timely payments, mitigate late fees and increase accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
- Utilized payroll records to document job costing data and contributed expertise to bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Organized records for yearly audits.
- Managed corporate credit card program including issuing cards, reconciling statements, tracking expenses.
- Participated in special projects as requested by management team members.
- Monitored cash flow projections and ensured sufficient funds were available when making payments.
- Prepared journal entries for various accounting functions.
- Reviewed monthly statements from vendors and researched any discrepancies.
- Assisted with month-end closing process by preparing necessary accruals and adjusting entries.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal departments in order to ensure timely resolution of inquiries related to accounts payable matters.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Assistant Plant Controller
Jindal Films
LaGrange
01.2006 - 06.2023
- Manage financial reporting and oversee production data to deliver accurate and timely results to plant management.
- Conduct month-end closing procedures, including journal entries, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
- Coordinated with Plant Controller to streamline accounting and finance workflows, enhancing alignment with departmental and corporate objectives.
- Reconcile and troubleshoot production and SAP system issues, collaborating with Operations and Logistics teams.
- Facilitated monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of all inventory types.
- Provide support for expenses and spending projections, new product setup, and SAP system troubleshooting.
- Assisted with audit preparations and resolved accounts payable issues, contributing to smoother financial operations.
Production Inventory Control Specialist
Exxon Mobil
Lagrange
01.1993 - 01.2006
- Generated inventory control reports, ensuring count accuracy through effective digital and physical counting methods.
- Oversaw management and reconciliation of finished goods, rework, and aged inventory, implementing strategies that optimized stock levels and minimized waste.
- Reconciled monthly inventories of raw materials and obtained necessary approvals for inventory adjustments.
- Inspected returned merchandise and tracked incoming/outgoing products to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Updated databases with inventory transactions and disposed of obsolete inventory per company guidelines.
- Generated accurate Bill of Ladings and coordinated distribution of shipping packages to technicians for loading, ensuring smooth logistics operations.
- Scheduled pickups with carriers and prepared NAFTA/export documentation, facilitating seamless cross-border transportation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education
Office Accounting Specialist -
WEST GA TECH COLLEGE
La Grange, GA01-2007
High School Diploma -
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Valley, AL01-1985
Skills
- Human resources policy
- Job posting
- New employee orientations
- Post-hire check-ins
- Confidential document control
- Adaptability and Versatility
- Vendor relationship management
- Adaptability
- Ownership mentality
- Attention to detail
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- HR compliance
- Accounts reconciliation
- Vendor management
- Adaptability and Versatility
- Proactive Ownership Mentality
- Keen Attention to Detail
- People orientation
- Conflict resolution
- Employee orientations
- Data privacy management
- Confidentiality
- Exceptional communicator
- Document management
- Exceptional communicator
References
- Trudi Westerman, Plant Controller, Jindal Films, 405-642-9504
- Michelle Miller, Sales Analyst, Jindal Films, 585-259-0841
- Carey Buchannon, Operations Manager, Jindal Films, 762-323-3840
Awards
- Plant Managers Award
- Responsible Care Award - Cost Savings Award
- Responsible Care Award - Off The Job Safety
- Safety Excellence Award for Achieving 100% Compliance with All Safety Regulations and Protocols
- ISO 9000-9001 Auditor
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Plant Controller
Timeline
Accounts Payable/HR Coordinator
Jindal Films Americas
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Plant Controller
Jindal Films
01.2006 - 06.2023
Production Inventory Control Specialist
Exxon Mobil
01.1993 - 01.2006
Office Accounting Specialist -
WEST GA TECH COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL