Patti Douglas
Hillsborough County BOCC
LITHIA,FL
26
years of professional experience
Diligent Accountant with solid background in financial reporting and reconciliation. Proven track record in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end closing processes. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and proficiency with accounting software.
Work History
Accountant III
14 Years 10 Months- Managed financial reporting and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented budget tracking systems to enhance financial forecasting and accountability.
- Conducted regular audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Led initiatives to automate repetitive tasks, significantly reducing processing time and increasing productivity.
- Analyzed financial data to provide strategic insights for decision-making at the departmental level.
- Oversaw month-end closing activities, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to deadlines across teams.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Accounting Manager
5 Years 7 Months- Managed budgeting processes, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance compliance and reduce discrepancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive financial strategy and support decision-making.
- Mentored accounting staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
Staff Accountant
5 Years 11 Months- Led month-end close processes, streamlining procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce closing time.
- Managed financial reporting and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development within the team.
- Implemented new accounting software systems, improving data integrity and enhancing reporting capabilities across departments.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in the general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Streamlined month-end close process, cutting down time required by efficiently organizing workpapers and financial statements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex financial issues, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Accounts payable and receivable
Bank reconciliation
Bookkeeping
Financial statements
Account reconciliation
Detail-oriented
General ledger entries
Account reconciliation processes
General ledger accounting
Superior attention to detail
Financial analysis
Budget management
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet proficiency
Timeline
Accountant III
Hillsborough County BOCC
10.2011 - CurrentRead More
Accounting Manager
Bloomin' Brands
01.2006 - 08.2011Read More
Staff Accountant
Bloomin' Brands
01.2001 - 12.2006Read More
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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