Rae Smith
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a background in hospitality and accounting. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency for full-service and limited-service properties. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies as well as hospitality PMS systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator Support Assistant
Macys Department Store
09.2021 - Current
- Improved overall office functionality through proactive maintenance of equipment, anticipating needs before they arose.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Identified potential fraudulent activities through vigilant observation and prompt reporting, minimizing financial losses.
- Prepared bank deposits, ensuring proper accounting practices were followed for secure fund transfers.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Managed employee relations issues with tact, conducting investigations and providing guidance to managers for resolution.
Corporate Staff Accountant
Logik Hospitality Management
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Supported senior staff in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, leading to more competitive supplier agreements.
- Implemented new procedures for properly documenting revenue recognition according to GAAP standards for 9 properties.
- Maintained accuracy in general ledger accounts by performing thorough account analysis and reconciliation.
- Ensured timely completion of month-end close procedures for efficient financial statement preparation.
- Proactively identified opportunities for cost savings through detailed analysis of expense accounts.
Senior Staff Accountant Specialist
Epicurean Hotel Atlanta
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating income audits.
- Leveraged finance knowledge and hospitality experience to strengthen controls and improve transparency between departments and vendors.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Provided task force in accounting to hotels when needed
Assistant Controller
Horizon Hospitality Management
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for 20 hotels with $20,000 in monthly expenses.
- Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Guest Services Manager
Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of full service, 352-room hotel with staff of 150 employees
- Serves as property Manager on Duty and oversees all property operations, ensuring that the highest levels of hospitality and service are provided
- Helped ensure that hotel and all associates maintained all mandated brand standards set by Marriott and successfully passed annual brand standard audit
- Assisted with implantation and training of staff personal for new guest loyalty rewards program
- Support all hotel departments in maintaining guest satisfaction survey scores by utilizing the Qpower matrix
Education
Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Understanding of purchasing systems
- Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
- Internal / External Audits
- Data Processing
- Vendor sourcing/Management
- Operations management
- Supplier negotiation
Timeline
Corporate Staff Accountant
Logik Hospitality Management
06.2023 - 02.2024
Administrator Support Assistant
Macys Department Store
09.2021 - Current
Senior Staff Accountant Specialist
Epicurean Hotel Atlanta
08.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Controller
Horizon Hospitality Management
01.2021 - 09.2021
Guest Services Manager
Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
Hospitality Management
Johnson And Wales University
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