Shalena Bryant

• Performs, coordinates, and facilitates the accounting functions of the zoo, including, but not limited to, cash management, daily receivables, accounts payable, banking, and reporting functions
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews monthly financial statements and related reports for presentation to management and the Board of Directors
• Manages chart of accounts, general ledger, and month-end close processes
• Responsible for reconciliation and analysis of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Manages restricted assets and expenditures for the proper recognition and allocation of restricted contributions
• Performs monthly reconciliation of all contributions with Development department.
• Manages bank accounts and performs monthly reconciliations to assure appropriate cash management
• Supervises cash control functions for the effective protection of cash, ensures cash receipts are deposited timely,

and all discrepancies are documented and resolved in a timely manner

• Manages cash office and works closely with the Revenue department on their daily cash needs during normal operating hours and during special events
• Supervises accounts payable function to assure timely, properly documented, and approved payments to vendors
• Ensures appropriate accounting and financial controls and policies are followed
• Maintains fixed asset inventory to ensure the existence and quality of the fixed assets on the balance sheet
• Maintains depreciation and amortization schedules of all company fixed assets
• Leads work with audit and tax return preparation staff, prepares supporting schedules, and reconciles all finished reports back to the general ledger
• Works closely with departmental managers monthly to ensure accuracy of departmental financial reporting
• Prepares necessary reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies in an accurate and timely manner
• Works with banks and financial institutions
• Randomly audits cash handling procedures in Visitors Services/Revenue and Education areas to ensure proper processes are being followed

• Responsible for ensuring assigned accounts were accurate and in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Involvement in cross-functional projects, review of account reconciliations, and adherence to existing Sarbanes-Oxley and Revenue Recognition requirements
• Active participant in accounting throughout the month and in the monthly close process
• Preparation of reclassification, accrual, allocation, amortization, and other adjusting general ledger entries necessary to close the period
• Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments to ensure seamless integration of accounting processes.
• Income Statement and Balance Sheet variance analysis
• Prepared Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal policies
• Prepared Ad-hoc reporting and other requests
• Prepared Audit requests and other schedules to support the Annual and Quarterly external reporting cycles
• Partnered with other groups and business partners as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Leadership role in departmental training and development committed to work in a team-oriented environment
• Identified and owned process improvements and other projects from beginning to end

• Supervised Accounting/Customer service team
• Prepared all monthly financial statements for five locations
• Coordinated monthly close including necessary accounting duties: bank reconciliation report preparation, journals entries, and general ledger account reconciliations, etc.
• Maintained proper records to accurately account for and track company funds and assets
• Prepared financial analyses of monthly, quarterly, and annual information for upper management
• Responsible for monthly job cost analysis to ensure actual costs are in line with budget
• Responsible for auditing and maintaining the General Ledger accounts
• Processed business licenses and personal property tax returns
• Managed all sales tax processes and inquiries
• Performed internal audits; provided documentation and analysis for external audits
• Processed customer credit applications for approval/denial
• Managed all vendor and customer contract agreements
• Streamlined filing system of financial and mail processing
• Prepared monthly commission for sales representatives and approved bi-weekly payroll for five locations
• Managed company's IT services and support
• Managed all recruitment processes such as pre-employment screening, interview scheduling, interviews, letters of hire and New Hire Orientation process
• Responsible for employee annual reviews and staff development
• Reviewed and approved employee expense reports
• Responsible for exit interview including final wage, Cobra, and other benefit considerations for employees entering into a leave of absence (FMLA or personal), and with terminating employees
• Handled all Human Resources and company policies & procedures including: Employee Handbook, time reporting procedures, as well as enforcement of Federal & State Laws
• Administered employee benefits and company insurance renewals

• Processed Accounts Payables and Receivables
• Prepared bank deposit and reports
• Processed general journals
• Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
• Created/Maintained chart of accounts
• Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
• Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
• Processed Payroll and assisted CFO with commission reports
• Created invoices and posted payments
• Assisted CFO with financial statements and various analysis reports
• Responsible for collections of past due accounts
• Handled Sales Tax processing and audits
• Assisted with bank reconciliation
• Helped CFO with new customer/vendor setup documents
• Maintained customer and vendor accounts
• Processed employee expense reports
• Assisted with documentation for internal/external audits

• Maintained vendor updates and filing
• Assisted AP manager with various financial reports
• Supported with bank reconciliation and reports
• Backup for customer service upon needed
• Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed. Tracked expenses to comply with budgets.
• Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.