Rhonda Tomlin
Florence,MS
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disbursement Accounting Specialist
Horne LLP
Ridgeland, MS
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Controller
Stewpot Community Services
Jackson, MS
07.2012 - 05.2021
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Worked with Number executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
Staff Accountant
Reliabe Flooring
Hollywood, FL
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
Master Of Accountancy - Accounting
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS08.2019
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS08.2017
Skills
- Payment Disbursement
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Financial Transactions
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Accounting Procedures
- General Ledger Management
- Reconciling Accounts
- Vendor Record Management
Timeline
Disbursement Accounting Specialist
Horne LLP
06.2022 - 08.2023
Controller
Stewpot Community Services
07.2012 - 05.2021
Staff Accountant
Reliabe Flooring
09.2007 - 06.2012
Master Of Accountancy - Accounting
Jackson State University
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
Jackson State University