Shana Gillens
N. Charleston,SC
Summary
Results-oriented Cost Accountant with numerous years of experience in accounting, organization and bank reconciliation-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kelly Educational Services
Charleston , SC
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
- Adapted curriculum content to meet individual needs of each student.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum to grades CD - 5
- Assist teachers as needed with clerical needs
Staff Accountant
Geigtech East Bay, LLP
North Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Managed month-end reporting, financial schedules, and reconciliations.
- Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
- Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
Cost Accountant
Shapiro & Ingle, LLP
Charlotte, NC
01.1997 - 06.2017
- Reviewed costs, expenses and revenues associated with construction projects.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences, Business
South Carolina State University
OrangeburgSkills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Management
- Detail-oriented
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kelly Educational Services
09.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Geigtech East Bay, LLP
01.2019 - 12.2023
Cost Accountant
Shapiro & Ingle, LLP
01.1997 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences, Business
South Carolina State University