Rachel Taylor
Chinquapin,NC
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience excelling in financial reporting and internal controls. Proven track record with streamlining reconciliation procedures. Adept at mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and driving operational efficiency through strategic variance analysis and robust accounts payable and receivable practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Omega World Travel Inc.
06.2025 - Current
- Managed monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, improving cash flow management practices.
- Trained junior staff on accounting software and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Conducted regular financial analysis to identify variances, enabling proactive decision-making on corrective actions when necessary.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for annual audits, consistently receiving unmodified opinions from external auditors on the company''s financial health.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 7 employees.
Accounting Manager
Cruise.com
03.2016 - 06.2025
- Led audits by coordinating with external auditors, preparing necessary documentation, and addressing inquiries.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment while enhancing their technical skills.
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and Affiliate payroll processing.
- Coordinated collections of outstanding balanced with vendors,
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Facilitated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions.
- Coordinated cruise line bankruptcy notices with executives and legal team.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Cruise.com
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Ensured timely bill payments by managing accounts payable, reviewing invoices, and processing transactions.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and Affiliate payroll processing.
Accounting Clerk/ARC Settlement Rep
Omega World Travel Inc./Cruise.com
04.2007 - 03.2013
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and improve reporting processes for management review.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing issues promptly.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software tools and accounting practices, ensuring continued professional development and growth.
Education
BBA -
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2006
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Accounts receivables
- Variance analysis
- Journal entries
- Reconciliation procedures
- Leading teams
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Omega World Travel Inc.
06.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
Cruise.com
03.2016 - 06.2025
Assistant Accounting Manager
Cruise.com
10.2013 - 03.2016
Accounting Clerk/ARC Settlement Rep
Omega World Travel Inc./Cruise.com
04.2007 - 03.2013
BBA -
Morehead State University