Shanah Weathers
Staff Accountant
Summary
Highly analytical accounts receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (AP) professional with a thorough knowledge of accounting, billing, inventory and collections systems, processes and best practices. Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant PDI
G & M Oil
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewing purchase orders for accuracy and ensuring that they have been approved by the appropriate department head or manager
- Calculating cost of goods sold by using methods such as first in first out (FIFO) or last in first out (LIFO)
- Calculating inventory turnover ratios by dividing costs of goods sold by average inventory balances
- Monitoring inventory levels to ensure they are within acceptable ranges
- Verifying inventory counts and recording adjustments to inventory levels for items that have been used, damaged, or lost.
Staff Accountant Plex
Bollinger Motors
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Record both purchase and sale transactions in an accounting system
- Verify deposits and withdrawals
- Managing billing and invoice software
- Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g
- By assets, liabilities and expenses)
- Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns.
Accounting Associates Workday, Mainframe, Assist Now
Ryder
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Organizing vendor accounts, creating purchase orders, and monitoring corporate bank activities
- Providing support in audit and tax preparation
- Correspondence with all creditors and vendors regarding payment schedules, outstanding credits and other finance-related inquiries
- Tracking all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices and statements
- Reconciling processed payments through verification of entries and other supporting documents to balances.
Staff Account NetSuite
Professional Aviation Associates
06.2011 - 11.2017
- Mailing out payment receipts and reconciling bank statements, credit card statements, and benefit statements to stakeholders
- Ensuring accurate inputs in the accounting system, and reviewing vendor statements for problem resolution
- Managing accounts payable procedures after verifying billing amount, assessing checks for signatures, and ensuring payments are delivered to clients in time
- Collaborating with various teams to keep records updated and recommending appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies
- Monitoring and following-up with clients over nonpayment or delayed payment issues by sending regular reminders
- Assisting various departments with weekly cash requirements, management reports, and performing month-end account closing duties
- Providing front-desk support, and assisting with setup of conference room during client meetings
- Analyzing accounting systems and developing audit plans
- Applying federal, state, and city tax laws and regulations to auditing procedures.
Accounting Associate QuickBooks
SOS Crane and Trucking
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Issued checks with attention to details for vendors and ensured payments were received in time
- Collected and compiled client financial data, entered information into QuickBooks or MYOB and assigned appropriate journal accounts for accurate accounting of income, expenses and contributions
- Reconciled bank statement versus general ledger precisely and analyzed with aged A/P, A/R report and ensured compliance with accounting deadlines
- Communicated with CPA in a professional manner, resolved uncertain entries by providing documentary support.
Education
BS/ Master- Accounting -
Washington Governors University- Online
Skills
Sound knowledge of various accounting payable/receivable principles, maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and bookkeeping procedures
Proficiency in operating accounting software QuickBooks, and in-depth information about handling and reporting errors in entries
Capable of making mathematical calculations with reasonable speed and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling company's and client's financial information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling company's and client's financial information
References
Upon Requested
Timeline
Staff Accountant PDI
G & M Oil
09.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant Plex
Bollinger Motors
07.2022 - 09.2023
Accounting Associates Workday, Mainframe, Assist Now
Ryder
11.2017 - 07.2022
Staff Account NetSuite
Professional Aviation Associates
06.2011 - 11.2017
Accounting Associate QuickBooks
SOS Crane and Trucking
03.2008 - 06.2011
BS/ Master- Accounting -
Washington Governors University- Online