LISA M. TURNER
Iowa Colony
Summary
Self-Motivated | Detail-Oriented | Analytical | Efficient Experienced in Financial Accounting with knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) ensuring accuracy and effectiveness; Ability to expertly perform full range of auditing and accounting responsibilities, financial reporting, reconciliations and auditing activities; Eager to excel in a challenging role to achieve objectives through superior performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTION
Houston
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting for assigned projects from initiation through completion, ensuring accurate cost allocation and timely billing.
- Developed and maintained detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to support management decisions.
- Partnered with project managers and operations teams to track progress, identify cost overruns, and implement corrective actions.
- Reviewed contracts, purchase orders, and change orders to ensure proper documentation and revenue recognition.
- Reconciled project accounts, managed accruals, and supported month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and client requirements.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing detailed project-level financial data and documentation.
Payroll Specialist II
PARK LAWN MEMORIAL GROUP
Houston
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitors and download timekeeping information from automated system.
- Processes involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments.
- Resolves timecard discrepancies by obtaining supervisory approval.
- Calculates sales commissions/overrides.
- Ensures employee advances and paybacks are administered.
- Processes and closes by-weekly payrolls.
- Completes employment verifications as needed.
- Responsible for the processing and issuance of annual W-2 forms to the employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Financial Accounting/Internal Auditor/Slot Supervisor
FAIR GROUNDS RACECOURSE & SLOT
New Orleans
05.2011 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the supervision and processing of all general and complex slots operations and assignments.
- Examine, analyze, interpret, summarize critical financial information, while maintaining complete data security.
- Verify all general ledger entries from all departments for quality and accuracy, making all necessary corrections.
- Produce error-free accounting and operational reports, Ensuring timely and accurate processes.
- Identify audit objects, gather information for use in preparing official audits.
- Primary gaming audits performed by Internal Revenue Audit: Currency Transaction Reporting, Slots, Table Games, Cashiering, Credit and Collections, Sensitive Keys, Surveillance, SAR, AML, Title 31 regulations and I.T.
- Primary non-gaming audits performed by Revenue Auditor: Food and Beverage, Retail, Player’s Club, Forms & Programs, Admissions and special projects and requests from management to Evaluate Financial documents for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations to Identify the financial risk of the company & suggest recommendations to reduce risk.
- Identify accounting & finance processes that needs improvement.
- Access the efficiency and productivity of internal staff.
- Determine ways to cut cost & improve profitability.
- Report all findings to management and issue Internal Control Exception Report (ICER).
- Collaboratively work with other teams for completion of various projects; Assist with cash transactions.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant Duties
CONTAINER TRANSPORT
04.1998 - 08.2005
- Accounts receivable/payroll, data entry, organizing electronic filing system, preparation of business documents (Excel docs, Word docs).
- Greet and assist customers and employees.
- Dispatching, track and log roll off containers and their location.
- Maintain, track, and resolve customer’s accounts, rentals, and sales.
- General office duties answering phones, faxing, copying, filing, and directly assisting the sales manager and owner, etc.
- Assist Regional Manager, Route Managers, supply teams with daily operation and reports.
- Enter, review, adjust and complete Kronos reports, create customer invoice / Review and audit route reports.
- Process, review and adjust expense reports for manager.
- Receive freight invoices, approve, and pay when necessary.
- Review and execute timecards for weekly payroll.
- Maintain and update driver files, includes scheduling physicals, safety meetings & prepare and submit purchase request for supplies.
Education
Graduate Studies - Public Administration
Southern University of New Orleans
Skills
- Accounting project oversight
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Audit preparation and support services
- Contract evaluation and compliance checks
- Payroll processing and time efficiency strategies
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Professional Highlights
- 15+ years’ experience in Casino Operations: Finance Internal Auditor, Revenue Auditor, Casino Banker, Slots Supervisor and Surveillance Agent.
- 10+ years’ experience in Administration Assistance, Office Management, and Customer Service Management.
- Exceptional analytical and evaluation skill to strategically resolve and present logical effective solutions.
- Independently and production driven to exceed short and long-term goals.
- Professional with proven leadership qualities, team oriented, and goal and time management focused.
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, AS400, Kronos, EDI, SAP, 10-key by touch, typing 30-wpm.
- Successful in effectively leading, supervising, and developing department staff of eight (8) employees.
- Responsible for accurate daily/monthly reconciliation of financial audits.
- Innovative in creating personalized department morale for employees/coworkers.
Timeline
Project Accountant
EQUUS WORKFORCE SOLUTION
02.2024 - 09.2025
Payroll Specialist II
PARK LAWN MEMORIAL GROUP
03.2022 - 02.2024
Financial Accounting/Internal Auditor/Slot Supervisor
FAIR GROUNDS RACECOURSE & SLOT
05.2011 - 06.2021
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant Duties
CONTAINER TRANSPORT
04.1998 - 08.2005
Graduate Studies - Public Administration
Southern University of New Orleans