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Overview
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Education
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INVOLVEMENT
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Leslie Watts

Valdese

Summary

Skilled accounting professional with strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Martin Starnes & Associates
06.2021 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
  • Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Payroll and Billing Clerk

Pike Electric LLC
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Ensured completion of payroll/billing procedures to meet weekly deadlines
  • Processed payroll for over 300 employees on a weekly basis
  • Worked with appropriate department to resolve any payroll issues
  • Coded and ensured proper approval of cash expenses and receipts
  • Entered and invoiced assigned unit billing jobs
  • Monitored aged AR for unpaid invoices and corresponded with customers to collect unpaid invoices

Student Recruitment Ambassador

Gardner-Webb University
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Corresponded with prospective students in an energetic and friendly manner
  • Processed confidential information in a data entry program

Childcare Teacher

Fairview Childcare
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums into daily lessons to enhance student knowledge
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among a diverse group of students

Customer Service Representative

Tractor Supply Co
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Managed accurate sales transactions
  • Facilitated reconciliation of daily sales

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
05.2018

Associate in - Accounting

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Communication expertise
  • Data entry expertise
  • Resourceful
  • Professional and Mature
  • Customer service expertise

INVOLVEMENT

  • Special Olympics Coach, Surry County NC
  • Responsible for supporting local students and adults to achieve their athletic goals
  • March 2013 - Present

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Martin Starnes & Associates
06.2021 - Current

Payroll and Billing Clerk

Pike Electric LLC
07.2018 - 05.2021

Student Recruitment Ambassador

Gardner-Webb University
08.2017 - 05.2018

Childcare Teacher

Fairview Childcare
05.2017 - 08.2017

Customer Service Representative

Tractor Supply Co
07.2015 - 06.2016

Associate in - Accounting

Surry Community College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Gardner-Webb University

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