Latisha Blackmon
Summary
Accounting professional with 15+ years of experience in non-profit and for-profit organizations. Recognized for strong communication and leadership skills. Proven track record in leading organizational change and delivering results in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager
Olympia Moving & Storage
Hyattsville, MD
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Maintain and improve sustained cash flow through diligent and aggressive monitoring of 2,500+ customer accounts
- Manage and streamline billing and collection process and cash application functions
- Maintain relationship with outside customers and clients to ensure accounts are current and resolve any discrepancies
- Reconcile daily cash receipts and applied payments to the appropriate accounts
- Maintain and manage prepaid accounts
- Conduct credit checks on new customers prior to extending credit terms
- Monitor delinquent accounts and initiated collection efforts as needed
- Process refunds for returned merchandise in a timely manner
- Research disputed invoice items for resolution of payment delays
- Implement new policies and procedures within the Accounts Receivable department to improve efficiency
- Maintain updated customer records, including contact information and payment terms
- Oversaw credit risk assessments and established credit limits for new and existing customers
- Coordinate with the sales and customer service departments to resolve billing disputes
- Negotiate payment plans with delinquent accounts to maximize recovery rates
- Initiate legal or collection agency intervention for severely overdue accounts
Accounting Manager
Victory Christian Ministries
Suitland, MD
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Assist the Comptroller with cash flow monitoring and support in forecasting for multiple entities
- Develop and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure adequacy of allocation of weekly funds
- Manage a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions
- Identify areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for 36 accounts and multiple entities
- Manage and processed bi-weekly payroll for 50+ employees
- Maintain accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, and bonuses
- Track expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances
- Manage and generate year-end 1099s and W-2s for contractors and employees
- Assist auditors with the annual audit and Form 990 process
Senior Accountant/Payroll Manager
Global Impact
Alexandria, VA
01.2005 - 02.2019
- Full cycle Cash Management for 9 entities
- Manage Fixed Assets
- Post & reconcile various credit card activities
- Review and approve monthly expense reports
- Compile, analyze and post journal entries into Great Plains Accounting software
- Manage accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing
- Provide support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process
- Develop strategies to improve accounting systems and processes
- Reconcile 25 bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through analysis of current business practices
- Train staff members on proper use of accounting software applications
- Manage and prepare journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries
- Cross-train employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences
- Resolve discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems
- Provide technical support to staff members regarding the use of the payroll and time reporting system
- Prepare reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions and benefits packages
- Support month-end and year-end close process and annual audit and 990 process
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Strayer University
10-2026
Associates in Accounting - Minor in Finance -
Strayer University
05.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Great Plains Accounting Software
- Electronic Expense and Payables PN3 (interactive Document Solutions)
- TimeForce Time Reporting
- Payroll Network, ISolved
- ADP
- ACS Financials (Ministry accounting software)
- MoveWare (moving and storage software)
- Cash Management
- Collections experience
- Payment reviewing
- Account Reconciliation
- Billing automation
- Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager
Olympia Moving & Storage
03.2020 - 09.2024
Accounting Manager
Victory Christian Ministries
02.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Accountant/Payroll Manager
Global Impact
01.2005 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
Strayer University
Associates in Accounting - Minor in Finance -
Strayer University
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