Leigh Ann Brookshire
Midland,TX
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
Citizens-Shallowater Coop Gin
08.2016 - Current
- Maintain accurate HR records in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Maintain payroll and benefits for employees in various locations.
- Prepare year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Manage monthly banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Manage journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Complete weekly payroll for company employees.
- Manage and processed accounts payable and receivables.
- Generate monthly financial statements for executive board review including balance sheets and income statements.
- Manage successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Negotiate competitive pricing for producers for raw cotton, cottonseed, and cotton byproducts.
Bookkeeper/Scales Manager
Ropes Farmers Coop Gin
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Oversee all aspects of module tracking from inception at call ins to reviewing all scale tickets for accuracy prior to getting bales ready to market.
- Track progression of seed contracts with outside merchants and prepare A/P invoices for fulfilled loads.
- Handle and distribute all 503 insurance requests to producers, landlords, bankers, and insurance firms.
- Enter daily A/R charges through Sage (AccPac) system and create month end statements.
- Map all producers fields and module yards in PCCA Module Tracking System.
Financial Administrator
Apex Artistries
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Orchestrate all aspects of financial responsibility for company including A/R, A/P, weekly loan draws, tax reporting to all federal and statement agencies, company payroll, and analyze profit/loss statement and balance sheet.
- Reconcile yearly company overhead by 5% by eliminating fees, omitting unnecessary payables, and implementing procedures to increase employee efficiency.
- Act as a liaison between employees and owner of company. Assessed employee performance and relayed findings to owner with recommendations for action and possibilities of improvement.
- Negotiate vendors and suppliers to receive lower cost of building items; resulted in hard cost of entire home decreasing an average of 7%.
- Topped $650, 000 in sales over period in which owner delegated sales line.
Bookkeeper
Charles Short Insurance Agency
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervise company payables, account receivables, vendor payables, direct bill statements, and cash reconciliation functions.
- Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- Balance accounts by reconciling entries.
- Process all payroll accounts and submit NACHA file to bank on a semi monthly basis.
- Manage 401k and make appropriate monthly deposits.
- Reconcile monthly insurance commission statements for two entities.
Bookkeeper/Front Office Staff
Robert F. Bloom, MD
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Check patients in/out and schedule new and existing patient appointments.
- Collect copays and balances from patients upon checkout.
- File insurance claims within appropriate time frame for payment.
- Follow up on claim denials. Contact patient or insurance company to correctly identify the problem and resolve the issue.
- Assist in monthly statements and follow up on aging patient A/P.
- Enroll new providers in Medicare and private insurances to participate in network.
Account Controller
Wound Care Specialists Of America
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements.
- Ensure provider enrollment in Medicare, Texas Medicaid, commercial insurances, and hospital privileges.
- Liaison for third party human resources company, oversee that all human resources needs are met.
- Finalize all payroll registers.
- Manage schedule, time clock, and time off accruals for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff.
- Create in-depth pro-forma to calculate all potential profits and/or losses for for all new endeavors.
- Ensure smooth daily operations for 3 clinics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Birdville High School
North Richland Hills, TX05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
South Plains College
Levelland, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Onboarding
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
Citizens-Shallowater Coop Gin
08.2016 - Current
Bookkeeper/Scales Manager
Ropes Farmers Coop Gin
03.2014 - 08.2016
Financial Administrator
Apex Artistries
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bookkeeper
Charles Short Insurance Agency
09.2012 - 01.2013
Bookkeeper/Front Office Staff
Robert F. Bloom, MD
03.2011 - 09.2012
Account Controller
Wound Care Specialists Of America
09.2009 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Birdville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
South Plains College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
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