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Leigh Hicks

Leigh Hicks

Mesa,AZ

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Altor Solutions, Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2024
  • Performed monthly recurring journal entries for balance sheet accounts and was responsible for the reconciliation of all accounts during month end financial statement review.
  • Processed inventory adjustments in our system to reconcile to actual blind counts submitted from our 13 manufacturing plants. Observed and questioned unusual discrepancies.
  • Processed capitalization of assets in our system by gathering and totaling all related invoices that were accumulated in construction in progress. Created journal entries for assets and start of depreciation.
  • Gathered information for all categories of assets and filed 10 property tax returns for 8 different states where our manufacturing plants and corporate office are located.
  • Reconciled and filed state sales tax returns through Avalara for 10 different states
  • Responsible for monthly pricing updates for foam bead products and processing of related invoices for all our manufacturing plants through item receivers and purchase orders, including 2 plants in Mexico requiring conversion of kilos to pounds on every bill.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Experience in the Net Suite system with A/P and A/R applications.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Decton-ABM (American Building Maintenance)Janitorial Division
10.2016 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for accounting duties for 2 locations and 4 divisions: Colorado Janitorial and Engineering; Tempe Janitorial and Engineering; which duties include, but are not limited to: Coding and processing of approximately 400 invoices/month, Issuing purchase order numbers to managers and vendors and maintaining monthly PO Logs for 4 divisions, Approving all supply orders for managers through online ordering system, Providing end of month coded PO Logs for accruals, Directly reporting to staff accountants and providing back up when needed for end of month accounting.

Data Processor 1

Office Team-Accountemps/Wells Fargo Bank
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • Processing automatic teller machine (ATM) and point of sale claims using ATM balancing logs and card entry analysis, Researching customer accounts for details in applying applicable credits and reversal of fees, Applying final and provisional credits to customer's accounts through banking software.

Team Lead for Data Entry Crew

Office Team-Accountemps/Sure Prep
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Answering questions and helping new data entry trainees to learn accounting software, Helping with the data entry of accountant tax files into accounting software for 2014 tax year during peak season, while maintaining lead role and assisting data entry operators.

Education

Skills

  • Proficient in NetSuite modules (AR, AP, Assets, Inventory)
  • MS Office/MS Excel; Typing and 10-Key Entry
  • Account Reconciliation Processes
  • Financial Statements
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Accruals and Provisions
  • Journal Entries
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable

Summary

  • Detail-oriented Accountant with 5 years recent experience effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for a manufacturing company, including experience in filing sales and property taxes for 10 different states.
  • Maintained all tax and accounting records for a family business for 7 years.
  • Over 10 years experience in accounts payable.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility.
  • Ability to work for long periods of time alone as well as with others.
  • Respectful and courteous with my co-workers and thrive in a positive and productive work atmosphere.

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