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Shawn Rappold

Mandeville,LA

Summary

Experienced Staff Accountant with 20+years of experience providing support in all facets of accounting processes. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Whiteside & Simms CPA, LLC
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Processed payrolls through ADP software ensuring accuracy of employee data as well as compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Reconciled intercompany balances and eliminated differences in a timely manner.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Assistant Controller

IV Capital/IV Waste/SDT Productions
New Orleans, LA
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
  • Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
  • Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
  • Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
  • Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
  • Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
  • Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
  • Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and other adjustments.
  • Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, trial balances and statement of cash flows.

Staff Accountant

Whiteside & Simms CPA, LLC
New Orleans, LA
02.2014 - 05.2019
  • Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Published financial statements according to preset deadlines.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
  • Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
  • Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
  • Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
  • Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
  • Processed payroll and reviewed employee liability balances in support of HR objectives.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles and practices.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Processed payroll for all employees in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Reported on company assets, liquidity and financial health.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Elaine P. Nunez
Chalmette, LA

Skills

  • Auditing
  • Payroll Administration
  • Statement Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Payroll Liability and Deductions
  • General Ledger Management
  • Audit Support
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Expense Tracking
  • Tax Preparation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Whiteside & Simms CPA, LLC
01.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Controller

IV Capital/IV Waste/SDT Productions
05.2019 - 01.2021

Staff Accountant

Whiteside & Simms CPA, LLC
02.2014 - 05.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Elaine P. Nunez

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