Rachel Mpata
HIRAM,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with over 17 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, cash management, P&L analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reporting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Genuine Parts Company
10.2019 - Current
- Prepares balance sheet reconciliations for cash, payroll and accounts receivable
- Prepares P&L analysis
- Journal entry preparation and review
- Assists subsidiaries with account analysis and research
- Participates in development of functional specifications for projects and ensures customizations are defined, documented, and tested, and conclusions are properly documented
- Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances
- Generates daily and monthly reports to assist in above duties Prepares other management and statutory reports, as required
- Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
- Fulfill Audit Requests and Controls Review
Assistant Director of Finance
W Atlanta – Buckhead
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Supported most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax returns, reporting, payroll, daily revenue reconciliation)
- Assisted in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
- Managed journal entries, invoices etc
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
- Managed and supported the accounting department staff (AR, AP, and Cashier)
Staff Acccountant
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed daily audit of all revenue accounts to ensure accurate postings
- Performed audits and reviews on various general ledger accounts
- Completed journal entries at month end and reconcile balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepared any daily, weekly or monthly reports as may be requested by management from time to time
- Reconciled room charges from Outlets, to Galaxy, to SAP
- Identified and resolved any discrepancies
- Ensure dthat various receivables are properly posted, billed, and follow up on payments
- Submitted rent & shared expenses invoices to appropriate vendors
Payroll Specialist/General Cashier
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Responsible for processing and posting payroll.
- Reviewed time records for 200 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Reviewed and processed tips and gratuity.
- Printed payroll checks.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Maintained up to date billing system
- Generated and sent out invoices
- Collected and allocated payments
- Processed any guest refunds
- Responded to Charge back accounts accordingly
- Reviewed AR Aging to ensure compliance
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2003 - 07.2007
- Processed invoices and handled all vendor inquires
- Printed checks
- Reconciled statements from vendors
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting -
Andrews University
01.1998
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Experience with Peoplesoft, Blackline, SAP, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables), Microsoft Word
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Genuine Parts Company
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
W Atlanta – Buckhead
04.2015 - 10.2019
Staff Acccountant
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2012 - 04.2015
Payroll Specialist/General Cashier
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2012
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
07.2007 - 04.2008
Accounts Payable Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
04.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting -
Andrews University
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