Miranda Durrer-Davis
Miranda’s Restaurant & Gateway Grill
Barboursville,VA
2027
years of professional experience
Owner/Operator leading restaurant and grill operations with ownership of business planning, forecasting, and marketing strategy. Oversees daily operations, hires and onboards staff, manages QuickBooks Online payroll and benefits, and handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax filings. Strengthens financial control through 4+ monthly balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting packages tied to month-end and year-end close.
Work History
Owner/Operator
- Handling responsibilities such as creating business plans and forecasting for future quarters
- Developing marketing strategies
- Overseeing daily activities
- Identifying new and upcoming business opportunities to promote and market the business
- Interviewing and Hiring all Staff
- Overseeing employee benefits onboarding and open enrollment.
- Process semi-monthly payroll and fringe benefits accounting using QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Time, and QuickBooks Diamond
- Arranging financing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, all QuickBooks, paying all taxes: 940, 941
- For financial reporting, prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulations
- Review all sales, and oversee and manage all accounts payable and receivable
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Perform general accounting functions, including journal entries.
- Lead and participate in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
Asset Management Accountant
10 Months- Managed the monthly portfolio reporting process by ensuring that monthly property reports were complete and accurate
- Prepared property financial reports as required by lending institutions and Tax Credit Investors
- Managed the year-end tax reporting and close-out process for their assigned portfolio
- Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Set up required bank accounts and ensured bank reconciliations were completed on time on all portfolio property accounts monthly
- Processed loan payments on time and reconciled loan balances in conjunction with monthly portfolio and construction draws
- Assisted in the annual property budgeting process for all the properties in their assigned portfolio
- In conjunction with the monthly portfolio reporting process, reconciled all accounts that relate to accrued or prepaid expenses
- Worked with Senior Management to develop a monthly reporting package for projections in the development, construction, and lease phase
- Generated and submitted bills and draw packages for active construction projects to submit to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Systems for approval and submission
- Worked with Senior Management and the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Systems to reconcile Construction Change Orders
- Prepared various financial reports such as balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
- Tracked all tax credit-related deadlines for project portfolio (Investor Admission, Investor reporting, Investor exit, payment of distributions, etc.)
- Reviewed tax assessments on an annual basis and filed appeals, if necessary, in conjunction with Senior Management of Financial Reporting and Systems
- Worked with Senior Management to identify areas to increase efficiency and quality in the reporting processes and in the Finance and Accounting functions
Accountant
2 Years 4 Months- Accurately performed auditing, attestation, and assurance engagements and regulation services, specializing in not-for-profits
- Participated in the coordination and preparation of quarterly reports (10-Q), annual reports (10-K), and current reports (8-K)
- Monitored the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting by using the rules of the SEC, US GAAP, PCAOB, or other regulations
- Assisted in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
- Audited Financial Statement sections such as, but not limited to, cash receipts and disbursements, A/R, A/P, Investments, Deferred Revenue, PP&E, Internal Controls, and Net Assets
- Prepared internal/external financial reports periodically
- Assisted in the annual external audit process by providing required documentation and working directly with the auditors
- Worked with detailed sub-ledgers: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Inventory, Cash, and fixed assets
Accounting Assistant/Operations
6 Years 6 Months- Prepared routine journal entries and monthly reconciliations in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll
- Assisted in month-end closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Coordinated with accounting and shipping to expedite order fulfillment and timely product delivery to customers.
Education
Master’s in Business Management - Accounting
with the Emphasis in Accounting
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Business Management
Minor in Business Management
Skills
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll processing
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Financial statement preparation
Month-end close
Bank reconciliation
Consolidated financial statements
Fixed asset accounting
Oracle NetSuite
Microsoft Dynamics 365
ERP implementation
Revenue recognition
Tax provision preparation
Financial planning & analysis
Cash flow forecasting
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