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Meagan Harrison

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional with expertise in applying GAAP principles to financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Proven experience in managing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, and supporting audit processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote Property Accountant

Greystar Property Management
11.2023 - Current
  • Accurately managed 3rd party accounts, ensuring all income, expenses, and changes in assets and liabilities are recorded monthly.
  • Processed various banking transactions, including wire and account transfers, deposits, and other necessary financial operations.
  • Executed monthly accounting closing tasks, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
  • Reconcilled bank accounts, conduct thorough research, and make adjusting journal entries to resolve any discrepancies.
  • Oversaw internal processes to verify the accuracy of property delinquency reports, pre-paid rent journals, security deposit ledgers, and monitor property refunds.
  • Managed property cash flow, including the coordination and review of accounts payable.
  • Supported the preparation of year-end audits and tax filings
  • Delivered accurate monthly financial reports within set deadlines.


Remote Property Accountant

Westdale Asset Management
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive monthly account reconciliations and records supporting journal entries to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Compile and analyze financial information for accurate entry into financial statements and accounting reports, ensuring all journal entries are correctly recorded in the general ledger.
  • Review and reconcile budgets, revenues, expenses, payroll entries, and invoices, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Recorded accounts payable purchase orders, invoices and payments in accordance with established accounting policies and principles.
  • Provide detailed analysis and review of accounting resources for property acquisitions, dispositions, closings, and other corporate financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with on-site and other property managers to support pre-close and close activities, ensuring all accounting processes are completed on time for accurate company reporting.
  • Led a project to automate financial data processing, reducing manual entry errors by 30% and saving the company $50,000 annual

Property Manager

Westdale Asset Management
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in managing a portfolio of 4 properties, including rent collection, lease administration, and tenant communications.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitor financial performance, and generate reports for stakeholders.
  • Supported the preparation of annual budgets and monitored expenses to ensure alignment with financial goals.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets, monitored financial performance.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced operational expenses by 15%, resulting in a 30% improvement in net operating income.

Education

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Devry University
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2020

Skills

  • GAAP Compliance
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Budget Development & Expenditure Control
  • Journal Entries & General Ledger Management
  • Audit Support & Compliance
  • Property Accounting & Financial Transactions
  • Advanced Excel & Accounting Software such as Yardi

Timeline

Remote Property Accountant

Greystar Property Management
11.2023 - Current

Remote Property Accountant

Westdale Asset Management
05.2021 - 11.2023

Property Manager

Westdale Asset Management
06.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Devry University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Georgia State University