Lisa Rericker
Fenton,MO
Summary
Staff Accountant with proven expertise at McCormack Baron Management Company, adept in financial statement preparation and account reconciliation. Enhanced reporting accuracy and streamlined month-end processes, reducing closing time significantly. Proficient in Yardi software, Intuit quickbooks and Excel, with strong collaboration skills to drive efficiency and compliance in financial operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
McCormack Baron Manangement Company
St. Louis, MO
03.2013 - Current
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for monthly closing processes.
- Supported accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices.
- Maintained general ledger by posting journal entries and reconciling discrepancies.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting procedures and improve efficiency.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
- Developed strong relationships with external auditors to facilitate efficient audit process.
- Streamlined payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements to employees.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements with ledger entries.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reports, conducting thorough audits of accounts payable and receivable.
- Played key role in successful completion of annual audits by providing detailed documentation and explanations to auditors.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Property Accountant
Baumann Property Company, Inc.
Elllisville, MO
09.2006 - 11.2012
- Managed financial reporting for multiple properties, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed expense variances and prepared monthly reconciliations to identify discrepancies.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, improving cash flow management efficiency.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing turnaround time for financial statements.
- Led audits by preparing documentation and coordinating with external auditors for compliance checks.
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-1992
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly journal entries
- Yardi software
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft word
- Account reconciliation
- Internal / external audits
- Income statements
- Financial statement preparation
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- Typing and 10-key entry
- Intuit quickbooks
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Staff Accountant
McCormack Baron Manangement Company
03.2013 - Current
Property Accountant
Baumann Property Company, Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southeast Missouri State University