Shonta Williams
Dallas,Texas
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies
Arlington, TX
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained the cost accounting system by recording, classifying, allocating, summarizing and evaluating cost data.
- Audited vendor invoices against purchase orders to verify pricing accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts such as inventory reserves, prepaids, accruals on a monthly basis in order to maintain accurate general ledger postings.
- Analyzed actual manufacturing costs and prepared periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Provided management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Investigated variances between actual results versus standards established within the cost accounting system on a periodic basis in order to make necessary corrections or adjustments accordingly.
- Calculated overhead rates used for job costing purposes using predetermined methods such as direct labor hours or machine hours.
- Developed procedures related to the implementation of automated systems designed for tracking material usage during production operations as well as analyzing scrap ratios across different departments and operations within the organization.
- Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
- Identified discrepancies between physical counts versus book values resulting from overages, shortages due to errors in receiving, shipping documents or theft, damage issues .
- Developed and maintained cost accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Generated ad hoc reports requested by internal customers such as senior management team members which included detailed margin analysis for specified product lines or customer segments.
- Conducted physical inventories of raw materials, work-in-process items, finished goods, supplies for reconciliation with perpetual inventory records.
- Analyzed product margins at customer level by calculating landed costs associated with each sale transaction.
- Performed analyses of capital investments regarding economic feasibility studies for new projects.
- Assisted in budget preparation process by providing historical trends analysis and forecasting future expenses based on past performance.
- Evaluated operational processes to identify areas of improvement that would result in increased efficiency and and or reduced cost structure.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods in order to provide accurate information on product costing.
- Prepared journal entries for inventory transactions including purchase orders, sales invoices, transfers between warehouses.
Accounting Staff Member
United Petroleum Transports
Euless, TX
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Processed payroll for all employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Provided support for annual audit activities by preparing requested documents and reports.
- Conducted periodic audits of internal accounts to ensure accuracy of records.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices while maintaining appropriate documentation.
- Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of account balances.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules according to GAAP standards.
- Developed and maintained financial spreadsheets to track budget information and other data.
- Researched new tax laws to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Generated ad hoc reports as needed by management team members.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Collaborated with other staff members on special projects related to the organization's accounting functions.
- Reconciled bank statements each month to ensure proper recording of transactions in QuickBooks software system.
- Provided training on accounting software systems to new staff members.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization's accounting department.
- Prepared journal entries to record transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management team members to discuss financial performance.
- Coordinated the development of budgets for various departments within the organization.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends or discrepancies that may require further investigation.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or account discrepancies.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
Senior Cost Accountant
Venture Metals
Dallas, Texas
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess stock holding costs.
- Documented processes and procedures related to the Cost Accounting function ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
- Researched pricing trends in order to determine appropriate pricing levels for new products or services.
- Prepared monthly journal entries for all cost accounting related transactions.
- Assisted in the development of annual operating budgets and forecasts by providing timely data and analysis.
- Identified discrepancies between actual versus planned results recommending corrective actions where needed.
- Assisted with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation or responding to audit inquiries related to cost accounting matters.
- Conducted variance analysis on actual versus budgeted costs for labor, material, overhead and other expenses.
- Developed, maintained and updated cost accounting systems to accurately track inventory levels and product costs.
- Worked closely with management team to identify areas of improvement in cost structure or processes.
- Maintained relationships with vendors negotiating favorable terms when purchasing materials or supplies.
- Provided guidance on capital expenditure requests by performing detailed financial analyses including return on investment calculations.
- Analyzed and evaluated costs associated with production operations to ensure accuracy of product costing information.
- Calculated standard costs for materials used in production process based on current market prices.
- Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records.
- Documented and tracked overhead and capital expenses for budgetary purposes.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
- Determined tax owed, completed, and filed returns and upheld compliance with applicable laws.
- Completed updates to general ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year-end closing statements and associated reports.
- Reviewed costs, expenses and revenues associated with construction projects.
- Reviewed manufacturing activities daily and analyzed transactions for important metrics and trend tracking.
- Established costs of business labor, shipping, and administration.
- Managed company balance sheets, prepared invoices and monitored capital expenditure.
- Helped to integrate cost accounting methodologies with existing company accounting and administrative systems.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Team Lead of Payroll Operations
HireRight
Tulsa, OK
05.2011 - 03.2018
- Reviewed timesheets for completeness prior to submission for approval by management personnel.
- Researched discrepancies in payroll records and prepared reports summarizing findings.
- Conducted periodic audits of payroll records to verify accuracy of data entry.
- Monitored timekeeping data, ensuring accuracy of employee hours worked.
- Coached team members on best practices related to payroll processing techniques.
- Created detailed training materials on topics such as wage calculations, deductions, tax withholdings. for use by other departments within the organization.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Conducted periodic reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
- Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
- Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
- Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
- Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
- Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Processed sales tax returns in accordance with state regulations.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed variances between budgeted expenses and actual expenses.
- Prepared reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions and benefits packages.
- Calculated and processed payroll for over 200 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of the payroll system.
- Created training materials for new staff members on how to process payroll transactions accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2025
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12-2022
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies
11.2022 - 01.2024
Accounting Staff Member
United Petroleum Transports
05.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Cost Accountant
Venture Metals
03.2018 - 05.2020
Team Lead of Payroll Operations
HireRight
05.2011 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Tarrant County College District
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