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Marlena Fincher

Columbia

Summary

Experienced accounting leader with a focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Adaptable to changing business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals as a reliable team player. Possesses strong analytical abilities and a strategic mindset that enhance decision-making and performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Manager

Monarch Title Company
07.2024 - Current
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.

Senior Property Accountant

The Kroenke Group
05.2021 - 06.2024
  • Reconciles ledgers monthly & completes cash flow for each of 21 centers
  • Conducted internal audits, fixed asset reviews and property inventory evaluations to obtain asset performance information.
  • Managed budgeting and forecasting activities for a multi-million dollar property portfolio, ensuring accurate financial planning and decision-making support.
  • Prepares owner statements and financials monthly and annually
  • Trains new accountants on procedures & manages team of 6
  • Implemented proactive tax strategies that resulted in significant savings while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
  • Optimized cash flow management by effectively monitoring accounts receivable and payable, ensuring efficient use of company resources.
  • Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Collaborated with property managers to optimize expense tracking and allocation, resulting in more effective cost control measures.

Midwest Properties Mgmt
09.2007 - 05.2021
  • Created monthly financials and owner statements for 201 units (51 owners)
  • AP/AR & reconciliations
  • Managed & trained 9 staff
  • Resolved discrepancies with accounts
  • Job costing on construction & rehab jobs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Missouri State University
01.2012

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • GAAP
  • AP and AR management
  • Property Accounting
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Cost Reduction Management
  • Job Costing
  • Business Budgeting
  • Business Assessments
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll processing
  • Journal entries

Certification

Certified QuickBooks Pro

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Monarch Title Company
07.2024 - Current

Senior Property Accountant

The Kroenke Group
05.2021 - 06.2024

Midwest Properties Mgmt
09.2007 - 05.2021

Certified QuickBooks Pro

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Missouri State University
Marlena Fincher