Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Quarterra, excelling in financial analysis and compliance. Proven expertise in Yardi property management and critical thinking, driving accurate month-end closes and successful budget preparations. Recognized for mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring meticulous financial reporting and strategic decision-making.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant (Hybrid)
Quarterra
Irving, TX
07.2017 - Current
Reconcile and analyze various company general ledger accounts monthly
Prepare and input journal entries for all communities; ensures entries are accurate and include supporting documentation
Mentor and partner with staff accountants to coordinate property needs, including but not limited to payment of taxes, account transfers, or other items
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and procedures
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes
Assist in preparation of audit and tax schedules and returns
Review monthly variance reports for accurate month to date and year to date explanations
Communicate with community managers weekly for additional financial information
Assist community and regional managers with annual budget preparation
Accountant
Greystar
Irving, TX
06.2016 - 07.2017
Perform bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit; made mortgage payments and distribution calculations
Review invoices and payroll entries for correct coding; confirmed past residents address with property managers for return and outstanding checks
Communicate with property managers to assist in completing pre-close and close activities, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for client reporting
Post pre-close journal entries for all properties; review financials for additional accruals and reclassification
Tie out all financial reports before submitting for final review
Complete required revenue and expense spreadsheets for client reporting package
Run and complete owner reports in Acute PDF for client review
Answer client emails regarding financial package in a timely manner
Accountant/Auditor Professional III
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Jackson, MS
06.2015 - 06.2016
Review weekly AP check run for accuracy and adjust report to amount approved by the CFO
Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by vendor, check run date, and different departments of the company
Approve all invoices for appropriate documentation and coding prior to payment
Maintain purchase order processing system; correspond with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases
Process and analyze monthly entries for rents, prepaid expenses and insurances
Manage petty cash accounts each quarter for the hospital and local clinics
Reconcile bank statements for multiple locations throughout the state with in-house reports from various systems
Prepare 1099 forms for vendors and file with other state agencies and the IRS
Regional Accountant
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Irving, TX
05.2012 - 06.2015
Review all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification
Work close with AP & AR teams to assure accuracy of coding and billing to grants, state offices, and all corresponding journal entries
Perform monthly bank reconciliation for all active grants
Review all budget preparation for multiple states and government grants, along with budget inputs, modifications, and balances
Constant communication with regional directors regarding new and expiring grants, budget adjustments, and personnel changes for various states
Process weekly and monthly payroll for up to 10 states
Reconcile grants; may include research of payment and correct discrepancies for several accounts
Review and release all cash receipts with proper coding for assigned states
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