Laura Ervin
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data. Detail-oriented team player who is passionate about leading and mentoring the team for success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Financial Independence Group LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new processes and automating tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial statements and budgets through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
- Review and help process all AP and AR transactions.
- Responsible for full reporting cycle for $4M+ dollar company and 3 smaller companies
- Reviewed all expenses related to corporate credit cards and employee related travel reimbursement.
- Generated and processed bi-weekly payroll journal entries.
- Review all incoming check, ACH, and CC payment requests.
Senior Accountant
Griffin Brothers Leasing LLC
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and verify accuracy of data, providing summary financial reports and status in regards to accounts
- Performed month and year-end financial close, including performing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliation and accruals
- Daily and monthly reconciliation of multiple bank accounts
- Monthly processing of expense reports related to corporate credit cards
- Monthly reconciling and processing all credit cards
- Processes AP and AR duties by running weekly check runs and processing payments received by EFT, Wire, ACH, check or cash
- Prepare monthly AP and AR statements for customers
- Process ACH and Wire transfers for multiple locations
- Reviews, codes, and processes vendor invoices.
- Prepare and process monthly sales tax payments
- Review GL accounts for accuracy and make adjusting journal entries as needed
- Prepares and maintains amortization schedules for all fixed assets as well as accurately documenting payments and depreciation
- Prepares monthly internal accounting statements including P&L and Balance Sheet
- Compiles and maintains detailed instructions, procedures, and policies for the completion of various accounting tasks and reports
- Assists in the preparation of all external financial and regulatory reports
- Prepares year end 1099 statements for vendors
IT Accountant
Curo Health Services
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
- Developed comprehensive budgets that aligned with company goals while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization.
- Implemented effective cost control measures to minimize overspending without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Participated in due diligence activities related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired assets into the company''s existing financial systems.
- Implemented and managed project plan for enterprise-wide print application with cost savings initiative and corporate procedure changes.
- Tracked annual capital budget vs. actual spend for IT copier capital asset fleet
- Reconciled IT spend vs. projected project costs for annual expense GLs
- Analyzed and approved all new or recurring project invoices related to capital expense projects
- Reported monthly on all fixed assets added, transferred cost centers, and disposals
- Reported all excepted accruals for GL carryover at month-end
- Prepared monthly and annual Capital Asset reporting for cost savings and spend vs. capital budget and expense projections
- Audited various GL accounts quarterly for reclassification and corrections to IT related budget and capital accounts
- Performed quarterly analysis in spend increase and decrease across capital and budgetary GL accounts
- Audited all current and closed sites for duplicated services and potential cost savings
- Located and eliminate $6M+ annual savings corporate-wide between 2017 and 2019
- Managed all capital asset purchase copiers; including invoicing, orders, moves, and disposals
- Administrate the activation and termination of new IT services and orders
- Assisted with the management of carrier costs, contracts, and renewals
- Provided coding and approval for all IT services at branches as needed by AP
- Prepared comprehensive budgeting forecast for planned fiscal year spend across multiple areas of IT
- Managed and authorized all cancellations for IT related services including cost savings tracking for all savings in IT Auxiliary Services Department
- Train and supervised projects and learning for all new IT Accounting Specialists
Staff Accountant
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Analyzed and reviewed all Travel Expense Reports for 60,000+ employees for CME requirements
- Maintained records for all Manual Expense Reports and process through Oracle Finance portal
- Completed monthly financial statements to be reported by department for all airfare, hotel, car rental, and event registration
- Communicated all payment information to hotels prior to teammate arrival
- Processed all payment through PeopleSoft finance portal for hotel direct bill statements
- Assisted all departments with CME funding allowance questions
Accounting Specialist
Turner Supply Company
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Completed all month end accrual journal entries
- Reconciled all asset balance accounts
- Completed monthly P&L and Balance Sheet analysis for management
- Reconciled all bank statements at month end for transactions and deposits made
- Entered incoming invoices into SX operating system for payment
- Completed payment run on all vendors once a week, including submitting or approving ACH and Wire payments
- Reconciled monthly AR statements on all vendors against account balance sheets
Accounts Payable Accountant
ST Aerospace
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Entered incoming invoices into SAP operating system for payment.
- Completed payment run on all vendors under my control for given period of time and verify that amount and invoices match before checks are verified and signed.
- Reconciled monthly AR statements on all vendors against account balance sheets.
- Provided weekly spreadsheet of issues to departments of invoices that need corrections before payment can be made.
- Responsible for all contractor labor invoicing and ensuring that it is reconciled monthly with what is provided from human resources.
- Accrued outstanding invoices that have not yet been paid but should be posted to that month's balance sheet.
- Completed tracking on assets and forecast spending based on depreciation models.
- Completed month end reconciliation as well as produce P&L and Balance Sheet financial statements.
- Assisted employees with filling out expense reports.
- Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business And Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2012
Skills
- Bank Account Reconciliations
- Month-End Reporting
- Closing Procedures
- Internal Controls
- Budget Projections
- Statement Review
- Financial Statement Review
- Financial Reporting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Financial Independence Group LLC
02.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Griffin Brothers Leasing LLC
07.2022 - 02.2023
IT Accountant
Curo Health Services
07.2017 - 07.2022
Staff Accountant
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2016 - 07.2017
Accounting Specialist
Turner Supply Company
03.2015 - 01.2016
Accounts Payable Accountant
ST Aerospace
12.2012 - 03.2015
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business And Accounting
University of Phoenix
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