Samantha Royal
Thonotosassa
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative professional committed to teamwork and collective success. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and drive results in diverse environments. Adept at leveraging individual strengths to enhance group performance and achieve shared goals. Passionate about contributing to a positive workplace culture while delivering exceptional outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Accountant
Hamilton Engineering & Surveying
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to facilitate timely project reporting and documentation.
- Implemented accounting software solutions to enhance efficiency in financial tracking processes.
- Led monthly financial reviews, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Streamlined invoicing procedures, reducing processing time and improving cash flow management.
- Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
- Implemented effective cost control measures, proactively identifying deviations from budgets and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Streamlined invoice processing for timely payments by implementing efficient organizational systems.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries as needed.
- Reviewed and approved timesheets for project employees.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Facilitated a smooth audit process with detailed documentation of project-related transactions, minimizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Approved project write-offs for items not available for billing to or collection from customers.
- Supported cash flow optimization efforts by actively monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and pursuing collections when needed.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Ashley Furniture
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Answering calls, customer service, problem-solving, communicating verbally/written with customers and team members, orchestrating resolutions while using multiple computer programs. Promoted to Account Receivables Specialist where I was responsible for verifying financing before delivery and applying payments to accounts; using multiple AR programs. Attempt to collect debt. Take payments, create folders to submit for collections.
President
A Helping Hand Maid & Errand Service Inc
02.2013 - 08.2021
- Keep operations in line with strategic plans and vision, liaising between board and senior executives to implement policy updates. Spearheaded business development, revitalizing sales, marketing, and service teams to capitalize on opportunities. Expanded cleaning business operations with a forward-thinking approach based on current market data and forecasts.
OTR Driver
Stevens Transportation
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper reporting of any incidents or concerns. Maintained detailed paperwork and logs, including customer records and DOT-required documentation. Prevented problems while transporting dangerous goods by carefully following safety procedures. Switched easily between local and long-haul routes based on available work and company needs. Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods. Drove routes up to 2500 miles to pick up and deliver diverse loads. Avoided delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for traffic and construction issues. Used trailers safely, coupling and uncoupling connections with consistency and skill. Presented the company professionally by keeping the truck clean and in good operating condition. Reduced shipment errors with routine
Supervisor
Royal Maids
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Time management to get to jobs in a safe and timely manner Customer service solving of problems that may occur filling out daily paperwork keeping company car clean and stocked to perform outstanding service and training of new hires
Senior Team Lead (Store Manager)
Krispy Kreme
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Ran the operations of the store Inventory, ordering supplies, processing deliveries, customer service, scheduling, hiring, training, payroll, counting of safe, drawers, amd made deposits
Education
CDL -
Tampa Truck Driving School
Tampa, FL05.2015
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Leary Technical
Tampa, FL08.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Bloomingdale High
Brandon, FL05.1990
Skills
- Human resources
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Written / Verbal Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Human Resource
- Payroll
- Accounting
- Billing
- Order Management
- Quickbooks
- Profit
- Microsoft
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- Outlook
- Calculator
- English
- Checks on cargo, verifying details against paperwork Complied with all license and transportation requirements, including maintaining proper weights and displaying correct markings Satisfied customer needs every day, including special rush deliveries and oversize loads Avoided delays by continuously monitoring weather and road conditions for hazards Checked vehicles to verify good working order of mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment
- Store management
- Office experience
- Accounts payable
- Marketing
- Construction
- Data entry
- Negotiation
- Organizational skills
- QuickBooks
- Account reconciliation
- Analysis skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts receivable
- Order management system
- Customer service
- Research
- Clerical experience
- General ledger accounting
- Sales
- Driving
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Payroll processing
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash flow management
- Invoice management
- Contract review
- Collections and payments
- Lien waivers
- Accounting software implementation
- Project setup sheets
- Certificates of insurance
- Financial statement preparation
- Project close outs
- Accounts payable management
- Job cost tracking
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Journal entries
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- General accounting
- Journal entry preparation
- Team building and leadership
- Documentation and reports
- Microsoft office
- Accounting processes
- Account reconciliation processes
- Self motivation
- Document recordkeeping
- Professionalism
- Accounting software systems
Certification
CDL
Timeline
Project Accountant
Hamilton Engineering & Surveying
03.2025 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Ashley Furniture
08.2021 - 02.2025
OTR Driver
Stevens Transportation
05.2015 - 10.2015
President
A Helping Hand Maid & Errand Service Inc
02.2013 - 08.2021
Supervisor
Royal Maids
08.2009 - 01.2013
Senior Team Lead (Store Manager)
Krispy Kreme
06.2007 - 08.2009
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Leary Technical
High School Diploma - undefined
Bloomingdale High
CDL -
Tampa Truck Driving School
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