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CliftonStrengths Finder Assessment
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Nhat Truong

Semmes,AL

Summary

A highly motivated and ambitious accounting professional who is eager to learn every aspect of the accounting profession with open arms for challenges, as well as an individual who portrays confidence, a growth mindset, and dedication to strive beyond company goals


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Controller

Anchor DBG
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 38 employees

Achievements:

  • Migrated Deltek Ajera ERP to Sage Intacct ERP
  • Migrated from Sure Payroll to Miter Payroll
  • Successfully converted company wide payroll to bi-weekly payroll to streamline payouts and allowances

Controller

Gulf States Engineering
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supervise accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages for partners
  • Handle $1.5million traveling budget, along with $6.0million in operating budget
  • Work with external CPA firm to compile documents for business tax preparations

Achievements

  • Lead and implemented new ERP, Deltek and Travel Management software, Navan
  • Started in-house payroll tax return preparations for all 3 office locations
  • Streamlined payroll processing and 401k contribution submission by bridging Excel reports from BillQuick and Quickbooks

Controller

Hard Rock Stone and Tile
10.2020 - 02.2023
  • Processed sales commission for sales team using Excel
  • Oversaw the entire accounting department with hands on payroll, A/R, A/P, inventory tracking, and geo-location tracking on traveling team using Stone Profits ERP Systems
  • Worked closely with owner/president to guide business growth through 26 week cash flow projections
  • Sales tax reporting for AL, FL, & MS
  • Managed company's budget and forecasting of $5,000,000+ dollars
  • Improved operating flow through creation of department form through Stone Profits

Achievements

  • Moved company operations into the Cloud using Stone Profit ERP Systems
  • Improved cash collections by 82% implementing target obtainment payout
  • Cut 3rd party processing expenses by 35% by shifting purchases between company resources
  • Increased profit margins by 11% after restructuring sales commission payout

Controller

AVA (formerly, Slingshot)
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw the financial operations of subsidiary companies
  • Participated in the key decision making with executive management team with compiled quarterly financial statements
  • Supervised the accounting department and implementing internal controls
  • Managed company's budget and forecasting of $3,000,00+ dollars
  • Worked directly with CEO to monitor and implement on going strategic business plans for company growth.
  • Evaluated and advised on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
  • Established a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that meets operating needs
  • Constructed advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to assist with commission calculations for 25 sales managers with 7 different commission structure
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
  • Managed all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL and payroll
  • Coordinated and directed the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variance
  • Prepared continuous cash flow projections
  • Controlled and leverage 25+ business credit cards to control spending
  • Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Staff Accountant

Mostellar & Shreve LLP
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Prepared individual, partnership, and corporation tax returns
  • Provided auditing and financial planning for clients
  • Utilized Onesource Tax and Accounting

Staff Accountant

Gibbons Company LLC
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Prepared taxes for individual and businesses
  • Provided monthly bookkeeping services for 15+ clients
  • Assisted CPA partner with audit report preparations
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.

Trust Tax Accountant

Regions Financial Corporation
06.2012 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing of fiduciary income tax returns, Form 1099s, tax information letters, tax exempt organization returns, private foundation returns and split interest information returns
  • Filed all Form 1099-Miscellaneous for co-trustee fees, director's fees, and investment management fees for all trusts in Regions' footprint
  • Assisted in timely payment of income taxes due from Trust accounts
  • Reviewed transactions to verify proper coding, taxability, taxability and posting of receipts and disbursements to the correct income/ principal portfolios
  • Assisted trust officers, administrative assistants and operations with tax matters, correct utilization of tax codes and posting issues
  • Responded to notices from the IRS and state taxing authorities
  • Performed general office duties such as: requesting reports; making copies of tax worksheets, tax returns and documents; typing letters, memos, spreadsheets and internal documents; distributing mail and answering phone calls.

Server, Food Runner, & Expeditor

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
10.2006 - 02.2013
  • Provided exceptional services to guests
  • Utilized prompt leadership skills to coordinate food delivery from the back of the house to the front of the house
  • Expressed a sense of controlled urgency to satisfy guest needs
  • Developed team skills through coordination with all parts of the restaurant teams

Tax Intern

Regions Financial Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing of fiduciary income tax returns
  • Assisted trust officers, administrative assistants and operations with tax matters, correct utilization of tax codes and posting issues
  • Responded to notices from the IRS and state taxing authorities
  • Performed general office duties such as: requesting reports; making copies of tax worksheets, tax returns and documents; typing letters, memos, spreadsheets and internal documents; distributing mail and answering phone calls

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Prepared taxes for individuals
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
2012

Skills

  • ERP Systems
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Reporting

  • Human Resources
  • Payroll
  • Cost Management
  • Cost Accounting

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

CliftonStrengths Finder Assessment

  • Achiever
  • Analytical
  • Focus
  • Learner
  • Relator

Timeline

Interim Controller

Anchor DBG
02.2023 - 04.2024

Controller

Gulf States Engineering
02.2023 - 04.2024

Controller

Hard Rock Stone and Tile
10.2020 - 02.2023

Controller

AVA (formerly, Slingshot)
06.2016 - 10.2020

Staff Accountant

Mostellar & Shreve LLP
08.2015 - 06.2016

Staff Accountant

Gibbons Company LLC
08.2014 - 08.2015

Trust Tax Accountant

Regions Financial Corporation
06.2012 - 08.2014

Tax Intern

Regions Financial Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2012

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
01.2010 - 05.2010

Server, Food Runner, & Expeditor

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
10.2006 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of South Alabama
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