Patisa Harris
Chicago,USA
Summary
Detailed-oriented, efficient and professional with over 10 years of experience in Accounting and Financial Systems. Possess strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to manage strict deadlines to improve profits and reduce losses. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Extensive experience with QuickBooks, Oracle, RSM Auditor Assistant, and knowledgeable skills relating to Financial Analysis and Auditing. Strong knowledge of regulatory laws according to GAAP and FASB. Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills, and well-versed in Business Management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
BMU Foundation
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Senior Accountant
PLCCA, Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintain accuracy of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow
- Manage day to day accounting operations for a team of five staff members
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, ledgers, and other financial documents
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Proficient in Quick Books, financial reporting, and budgeting
- Successfully manage numerous accounts and projects simultaneously
- Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP standards
- Prepare annual budget using financial data
- Develop and implement new accounting policies and procedures
- Prepare financial statements, reports, and analysis for management
- Train and supervise staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial tasks
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecast.
Senior Accountant
SMS Assist LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed cash flow by monitoring bank balances
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations
- Monitor/Process client work orders into ONE system Conduct Internal/External Audits through QMS.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Staff Accountant
Millennium Trust Company
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Process incoming /outgoing transfers through sub-custodian accounts
- Process stock splits, mergers, conversions, and exchanges for clients
- Post periodic dividends and interest payments to client accounts ensuring appropriate tax coding
- Review and process daily cash settlements
- Maintain the Security Master for traditional asset classes in the Trust Accounting System.
National Admissions Consultant
Perdoceo Education Corporation
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Created and maintained databases for tracking of potential and current students
- Assisted in the development of information sessions and virtual programs to inform students and families of college options
- Created and implemented a comprehensive assessment plan for national admissions
- Conduct phone interviews, administer emails, and schedule appointments
- Meet qualitative and quantitative goals in enrollments.
Account Manager
Avant
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Tracked and reported on trends in customer accounts
- Developed and maintained relationships with key customers
- Arrange for debt repayment, and establish repayment schedules
- Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances and principal
- Perform duties within collections departments for the U.S
- And UK
- Monthly tests performed to remain compliant within a financial industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
Chicago, IL07.2024
Skills
- Tax, Non-Profit, Real Estate, Managerial, Cost, Property Management, and Financial Accounting skills
- Tax law expertise
- MIP Accounting Software
- Resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and non-compliance issues
- Variance Analysis
- Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain general ledgers, prepare trial balances, cash flow, A/P, A/R
- Pivot Tables, V-LOOKUP, H-LOOKUP
- Manage and process Real Estate Accounting for a large, multi-million dollar company
- Tax Preparation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
BMU Foundation
03.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Accountant
PLCCA, Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Accountant
SMS Assist LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022
Staff Accountant
Millennium Trust Company
10.2021 - 12.2021
National Admissions Consultant
Perdoceo Education Corporation
04.2017 - 10.2021
Account Manager
Avant
11.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
DeVry University
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