Patricia Wilson Wyatt
Talladega,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Alabama Institute For The Deaf And Blind
- Prepared general journal entries necessary for proper classification of revenues and expenditures for AIDB
- Answering accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data -Reconcile Accounts Receivable, creating Month End Reports, Auditing customer accounts -Collection calls and Customer account relations- -Training Colleagues to perform their new job assignments -Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information -Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements -Thinking analytically, having great attention for detail and adapting to change -Working as team player – helping to complete any office task – Willing to help where needed.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
- Assisted team members in transitioning from Quick Books to NexGen and Excel through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
Accountant/Contracts Specialist
Gordon-Palmgren, Inc
Pell City, AL
11.2000 - Current
- Salary: $52,000.00 per year, Hours per week: 40, Employment, Home Office for Telecommunications Master Contractor-Multi State operations
- Technical Liaison between Company, Contractors, Engineering Firms and Telecommunication companies -Applying Guidelines and Procedures of USDA Telecommunication Program/Rural Utility Services Program -Contract implementation, interpretation, work in progress reports, Monthly Invoices -Monitor Contract Performance, Work in Progress, Quality Assurance of Sub-Contractors and Employees -Creating change orders and submitting them to Telecommunication company or Engineering firm
- Negotiating final contract amounts, Submitting Monthly/Final reports and Required RUS documentation -Cost Data Analysis to determine quality of work completed verses quantity of work completed
- Creating As-Built Project Red Lines of work in progress - Utilizing Engineering Staking Sheets -Analyze and Authorize/Decline payroll cost against work specifications/Solving issues with foremen -Approving Sub-Contractors Invoices per Contract requirements, Quantity and Cost per Unit billed
- Physical Inventory of Cable and Supplies in warehouse, creating inventory management reports
- Verify purchase orders – Inspect materials received for Quantity, Quality, and Cost of goods received
- Representing Corporation in meetings with Telecommunication Companies in Professional Manner -Attending required seminars for software certifications or Contract renewals with Telecommunication companies -Working as a team Member: Recruiting, Training, HELPING WITH ANY OFFICE or WAREHOUSE TASK
- Supporting Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and other accounting related issues
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 10 Excel 2016, Word, Outlook 2016 and various other software programs -
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Coordinated and attended meetings as company's main contact to review contractual obligations.
- Coordinated changes to agreement which might occur during contract lifetime.
- Provided administrative support for several projects valued at $ 3,000,000.
- Overs saw full contract administration processes for over $2,000,000 in yearly service and material purchases.
Sole Proprietor
W.W. Accounting And Tax
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Salary: $20.00 per Hour, Hours per week 20 to 30 -Electronically Filed Personal and Business Income Tax Returns, Sales tax, Property tax, and Payroll Tax Forms -Performing monthly client write-ups for businesses, Analyzing Financial Records and Receipts -Preparation of Balance Sheets, Income Statements, supporting financial schedules -Asset management, Bank financing reports, Statement of Cash Flows, depreciation schedules Etc
- Provided technical support to clients concerning accounting, record keeping, computer software, tax forms
- Implemented accounting systems taught clients how to use also set up record keeping systems -Proficient with Tax Wise, Turbo Tax Software, Quick Books, Excel Microsoft, Taught Clients how to use software -, Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
- Used business software packages to maintain files and administrative records.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Athens State College
09.1991
Associate’s Degree - of Accounting
Calhoun Community College
06.1989
Skills
- Audit Preparation
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Discrepancy Reconciliation
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Client Representation
- Tax Return Preparation
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
Additional Information
Educator Certificate # PAW-0118-3183
Certified Passenger Vehicle and Certified School bus Driver DL # 4592228
References
Daniel Martin, New Hope Telephone Company, General Manager
Email: daniel.martin@nhtc.coop
Direct 256-723-8800 Office 256-723-4211
Gary Wideman, Maintenance Coordinator
Talladega County Industrial Training Center
Cell # 256-299-0572
Office # 205-763-3426 Ext 3426
Russel Klinner, Executive Director
Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center
Email: rklinner@shocco.org
Cell # 256-223-1625
Gregory D. Bain, CPA
205-884-2332
Timeline
Accountant/Contracts Specialist
Gordon-Palmgren, Inc
11.2000 - Current
Sole Proprietor
W.W. Accounting And Tax
01.1998 - 01.2005
Senior Accountant
Alabama Institute For The Deaf And Blind
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
Athens State College
Associate’s Degree - of Accounting
Calhoun Community College
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