Leslee Harding
Spanish Fork
Summary
Hardworking senior accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting oversight in industry. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and assisting with internal and external audits. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements. Skilled [Job Title] bringing [Number] years of experience working with [Type] organizations. Proven leadership and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Education
BBA - Accounting
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08-1984
Work History
Controller and Senior Implementation
Accounting Configuration Services
Utah County Metropolitan Area
06.2025 - Current
- Supported senior leadership team by responding quickly to ad hoc requests for information or analysis.
- Advised on compliance with applicable rules and regulations related to accounting activities.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from audit engagements.
- Implementation of Accounting Software with internal controls.
- Trained all employees in the accounting department on new software with GAAP compliance on new software integrations in manual procedures for efficiency.
- Assisted two clients reviewing their bookkeeping records.
- Prepared all Financial Statements and full cycle of accounting including AR, AP, Payroll, Fixed Assets with depreciation, and Journal Entries.
- Many other engagements which can be disclosed upon interview.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Controller and Senior Implementation Consultant
Alternative Accounting Systems
Atlanta And Athens Metropolitan Area
06.1989 - 06.1995
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas of improvement in accounting processes.
- Advised clients on best practices when it comes to managing finances.
- Completed “needs analysis” for software for each company.
- Wrote operations manual.
- Became the largest consultant for property management in the area with 55 clients with a client asset base at 3.5 billion assets total.
- Full accounting cycle.
- YARDI consultant and Dealer.
Computer Audit Assistant Implementation Staff
PWC Consulting
Atlanta
08.1987 - 04.1989
- Prepared detailed schedules for auditing purposes, such as revenue and expense accounts or inventory items.
- Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
- Reviewed client's general ledger accounts and reconciled account balances on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Implementation of accounting systems.
- Special projects as required.
- Financial audit supervisor.
- CISA audits.
Skills
- 20 accounting software knowledge
- Microsoft Office Products (taught at Angelina College)
- Expert in multiple industries, but most would be property management, construction and real estate
- Public speaking and presentations
- Leadership on complex engagements
- Training skills
- Detail oriented
- Reconciliations with all accounts on general ledger
- GAAP
- Financial Statements Preparation
Accomplishments
- Excellent knowledge of accounting with great skills, especially in technology and detail, and I able to read Financial Statements to find errors and correct them.
- Knowledge of Quickbooks Online and Desktop.
- Knowledge of Appfolio (Certified) and Entrata.
- Capable of learning any accounting software quickly due to expertise when I was at PwC to so many implementations.
- Audit skills are very strong due to training from PwC.
- Strong ethical and honest behavior. For example, found two embezzlements and recovered the money for one company.
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Controller and Senior Implementation
Accounting Configuration Services
06.2025 - Current
Controller and Senior Implementation Consultant
Alternative Accounting Systems
06.1989 - 06.1995
Computer Audit Assistant Implementation Staff
PWC Consulting
08.1987 - 04.1989
BBA - Accounting
The University of Mississippi
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