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Meredith Johnson

Medina,TN

Summary

I have 18+ years of progressive accounting experience with advanced skills in AR/AP practices, preparation of month end statements/taxes, customer problem resolution, and communication within external and internal departments. I would like to obtain a position within your organization that will utilize these skill sets and would offer performance based advancement opportunities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Controller

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC
11.2019 - 10.2024
  • Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by partnering with other departments on special projects aimed at improving overall company performance.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing efficiency.
  • Managed expenses for up to 4 Plant's at a time on the Profit and Loss statement
  • Managed AR for 10 plants and handled collections for the company for the United States and Mexico
  • Weekly meetings and End of Month evaluations to report to Executives

Tax Accountant/Manager

Fred's Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met for 8 states.
  • Handled renewals and permits of Business licenses for locations
  • Gathered information for closing/opening locations for new markets

Senior Accountant

EAN Holdings Inc.
07.2008 - 04.2019
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Tax accounting, calculated and paid taxes to Memphis Airport Authority, Shelby County, and Sales tax to Several States
  • Weekly Reporting for locations including bad debt, fuel analysis, etc.
  • AP/AR responsibilities for Region
  • Presented 401K trainings for Region
  • Handled travel and entertainment expenses for Region

Education

BBA - International Business

University of Memphis
TN
12-2002

Skills

  • Month-end close
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Preparing financial statements
  • General ledger accounting
  • Relationship Building/Cross Training
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Pivot Tables

Interests

Paddle Boarding, Swimming, Traveling, Exercising and Photography

Timeline

Assistant Controller

SSW Advanced Technologies, LLC
11.2019 - 10.2024

Tax Accountant/Manager

Fred's Inc.
04.2019 - 09.2019

Senior Accountant

EAN Holdings Inc.
07.2008 - 04.2019

BBA - International Business

University of Memphis
Meredith Johnson