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Quiana Smith

Sparks,NV

Summary

Accomplished professional with several years of expertise overseeing accounting functions for multinational companies. Proficient in completing end-to-end accounting cycles, financial reporting and policy and procedure development. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations for businesses.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Private Owners- 9 Companies
Reno, NV
10.2021 - Current
  • Analyze financial data and generated accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
  • Develop and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Manage the preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, trend analysis and other related activities.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
  • Identify areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Developing best practices for overall corporate governance processes and procedures.
  • Develop strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
  • Perform detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
  • Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit process to ensure timely completion of audits.
  • Develop and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
  • Administer payroll for employees and oversee corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
  • Reorganize finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
  • Review invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Provide guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
  • Create journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.

AR/AP Accountant

Tri-Taylor Management
Reno, NV
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Created detailed analysis of AR aging report for management review.
  • Performed collections calls to customers regarding payment status of their accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the accounting system.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the Accounts Receivable department.
  • Reviewed and processed invoices, credit memos, and check requests.
  • Prepared journal entries to record accounts receivable activity.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as sales and operations to ensure accuracy of billing information.
  • Produced weekly revenue reports for management review.
  • Processed payments from customers, including checks, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and credit cards.
  • Month-end close process by preparing accruals and reconciliations.
  • Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
  • Managed timekeeping system for accurate payroll processing.
  • Processed payroll deductions for health insurance coverage.
  • Managed payroll processing for multiple locations.
  • Provided administrative support for payroll processing activities.
  • Completed payroll processing activities such as verifying time sheets and entering employee hours into payroll system.
  • Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
  • Developed key performance metrics and dashboards which enabled management decision making based on real-time data.

Operations Manager Assistant

Walmart Distributions
McCarran, NV
05.2006 - 08.2018
  • Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
  • Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Documented internal control procedures for accounts receivable and payable operations.
  • Created reports on inventory levels for management review.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities through improved ordering processes or alternative suppliers.
  • Reviewed customer orders and ensured accuracy of product descriptions, quantity, pricing, and delivery dates.
  • Researched discrepancies in orders to resolve them quickly and efficiently.
  • Generated purchase orders for new orders.

Skills

  • Corporate finance
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Payment disbursement
  • General Ledger Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Policy Planning
  • Financial strategy management
  • Internal controls development
  • Audit management
  • Commission calculation
  • Executive leadership advisement
  • Cash Flow Management

Timeline

Controller

Private Owners- 9 Companies
10.2021 - Current

AR/AP Accountant

Tri-Taylor Management
08.2018 - 09.2021

Operations Manager Assistant

Walmart Distributions
05.2006 - 08.2018

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