RODRECUS HUGHES
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 10+ years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control. Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as MS Office Suite, SAP, NetSuites and QuickBooks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Aliat
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Reviewed journal entries and drove operational efficiencies, quality improvement, and standardization across the accounting functions
- Ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP and company standards
- Assisted COO and CEO with designing and implementing new control procedures related to month-end close and other general accounting activities in compliance with internal control requirements
- Assisted COO and broader accounting team with implementation of new accounting standards, new revenue streams, and new lines of business
- Led on API reporting and assist in preparing reports for clients as needed
- Coordinated and supported internal and external auditors as necessary
- Identified opportunities for enhancements to existing processes to achieve greater efficiency as business scales
- Managed procure to pay process including approval of vendor bills and ensured payments are made accurately and on time
- Managed daily corporate accounting activities, journal entries, accruals and period-end close, for a fast-paced company
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
- Proactively identified potential issues affecting company's finances by conducting risk assessments on existing processes or proposed projects
Staff Accountant
Panasonic Automotive
07.2013 - 10.2021
- Analyzed financial statements and prepared general account analyses and reconciliations
- Developed and implemented accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommended changes
- Maintained monthly accruals and recurring journal entries
- Implemented Concur Travel and Expense and served as the company's admin for the system which led to significant cost savings
- Prepared Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) documents, updated controls, and performed self-tests, as needed, for monthly, quarterly, and yearly requirements, on a timely basis
- Improved financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management
- Assisted with monthly and annual physical assets audits
Staff Accountant
B & H Tax
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepared consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
- Assembled federal, state, and local tax returns for businesses, organizations, and individuals
- Formulated general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
- Researched and prepared work papers for various book to tax differences
- Assist in financial planning and analysis.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
President
Society for Advancement of Management (S.A.M.) – CSU Chapter
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Led the organization to a second-place finish at the 2013 National Conference in Washington, D.C
- Developed and trained key individuals before the presentation in front of the conference committee
- Worked with executive board to make certain all assigned task was completed accurately and timely.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
Healthcare Specialist – Senior Line Medic
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Supervised junior medics while providing care, support, and medical training to infantry soldiers
- Administered emergency medical treatment on the battlefield
- Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment, and supplies for surgery.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts
Education
Certification - Data Science And Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA07.2023
Master of Business Administration in Finance -
Georgia State University, J Mack Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA12.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05.2013
Skills
- General Ledger Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Audits
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Staff Management
- Asset Control
- IFRS Knowledge
- Financial Management
- Journal Entries
- GAAP understanding
- Strategic Business Development
- Budget projections
Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Aliat
10.2021 - 02.2024
Staff Accountant
Panasonic Automotive
07.2013 - 10.2021
Staff Accountant
B & H Tax
01.2013 - 04.2014
President
Society for Advancement of Management (S.A.M.) – CSU Chapter
08.2012 - 08.2013
Healthcare Specialist – Senior Line Medic
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2011
Certification - Data Science And Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration in Finance -
Georgia State University, J Mack Robinson College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting -
Clayton State University
Activities
National Award for Outstanding Student, Army Achievement Medal, Panasonic Safety HERO, Active Church Member
Activities
National Award for Outstanding Student, Army Achievement Medal, Panasonic Safety HERO, Active Church Member
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