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Lenora Wilson

Lenora Wilson

Certified Public Accountant
Chicago,IL

Summary

Hardworking, experienced and passionate Accounting Manager with practical problem solving skills. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvements and software conversions. Skilled in providing accounting guidance to financial staff and non-accountants.

Work History

Client Accounting Services, Supervisor

Miller Cooper Co
02.2022 - Current
  • Assist the process of onboarding new clients
  • Supervise and motivate a team of multiple staff level accountants
  • Support and train staff in the performance of their daily responsibilities.
  • Prepare the month-end close process for clients.
  • Prepare and evaluate the monthly reporting packages prepared by CAS Staff
  • Develop recommendations to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and increase profitability for clients
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and other industry accounting software.

Accounting Manager / Controller

Equity Property Management
08.2017 - 01.2022
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and periodic financials for shareholders and third-parties.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Manager / Controller

Aegis Properties Corporation
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - 05.2017
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.

Skills

  • GAAP Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Accounting Management
  • Accounting Training
  • Compliance and Procedures
  • Month-End Close

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Illinois CPA Society

Certification

Illinois Registered Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Client Accounting Services, Supervisor

Miller Cooper Co
02.2022 - Current

Accounting Manager / Controller

Equity Property Management
08.2017 - 01.2022

Accounting Manager / Controller

Aegis Properties Corporation
09.2009 - 05.2017

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