SEKOU RICHARDS

Work History

Rich Equities LLC

01.2019 - Current

Notarize real estate and other escrow documents including notes, deeds, affidavits, etc
Input income and expense details into database to track business finances and address variances.
Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of digital fraud and electronic signature verification, keeping sensitive documents secure and verifying authenticity.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of services and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Thomas Safran and Associates

01.2015 - 01.2019

Processed 200+ invoices per week for 14 ongoing construction projects
Insured vendors and contractors were paid accurately and timely per fee and distribution schedules
Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
Processed and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
Developed annual corporate and property budgets
Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans

Meridian Senior Living, LLC

08.2013 - 01.2015

Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Yardi financial management system.
Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
Supported human resources by preparing payroll checks and employee liability balances.
Trained business office managers on accounts receivable

Meridian Senior Living

08.2012 - 07.2013

Prepared bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits and credits.
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.

EE Waddell High School

10.2008 - 06.2011

Taught high school juniors and seniors according to their academic needs, abilities, and potential
Implemented daily activities that engaged students in literacy, debate, communication, and critical thinking
Created budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge
Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship
Head Varsity Wrestling Coach