Rory Riley
Winterville,GA
Summary
Detailed Accounting Assistant with experience handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in reconciliation, bookkeeping and revenue recognition. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant - Bookkeeper
Mattress King
Norcross, GA
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Worked in the corporate headquarters of what was once Atlanta's largest retail mattress chain
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Processed payrolls through ADP software ensuring accuracy of employee data as well as compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities
- Reconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis.
- Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
- Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and suppliers.
- Software Experience: Quickbooks, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite / Excel
Training Manager
DialAmerica
Athens, GA
05.2010 - 10.2015
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new Intuit Small Business Consultants who sold Merchant Services and Quickbooks Software
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Specialized in inbound chat and telesales
- Provided Customer Service for GoPayment (mobile credit card processing)
- Created post-training evaluation surveys to measure performance improvement.
- Provided coaching and mentorship programs for staff members.
- Monitored progress of trainees through feedback from managers and supervisors.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing training methods and procedures.
Business Co-Owner
Medusa Salon
Athens, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted my wife with fulfilling her dream of owning and operating our own hair salon
- Provided start up funds and was the main muscle (facilities management) until we opened the doors in 2020
- Have since relocated to a larger space and introduced retail clothing
- General Business Consulting
- Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation
Engineering Department Coordinator
TSAV
Athens, GA
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Ran day-to-day Operations for the Engineering Department of an Audio Visual Integrator and Design Firm
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Regional Sales Manager
Orange Amplification
Norcross, GA
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Sold guitar amplifiers and accessories to independent musical instrument stores (wholesale)
- Oversaw dealers in 29 states and Puerto Rico
- Established relationships with key accounts in the region through personal visits and phone calls.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and retailers in the region.
- New business acquisition
- Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
- Conducted regular market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
- Created promotional campaigns to increase sales in the region.
- Provided technical advice and support on product features and benefits to customers.
- Organized trade shows, exhibitions, and other events to showcase products.
- Monitored competitor activities and analyzed pricing trends in the region.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Entrepreneurship
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2004
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Budget Forecasting
- General Ledger Entries
- Administrative Support
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll operations
- Payment Processing
- Tax Preparation
- Quickbooks and SAP Experience
Timeline
Business Co-Owner
Medusa Salon
01.2020 - Current
Engineering Department Coordinator
TSAV
01.2020 - 02.2024
Regional Sales Manager
Orange Amplification
11.2015 - 05.2019
Training Manager
DialAmerica
05.2010 - 10.2015
Accountant - Bookkeeper
Mattress King
10.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Entrepreneurship
Clemson University
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