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Sommar M. Hurt

Accountant/Financial Analyst
GRAND RAPIDS,MI

Summary

Accounting/Finance professional with over 15(+) years of experience, possesses multiple skills covering many financial areas such as laws, cost control principles, ledger analysis, financial statements, budgeting, auditing practices, taxation, and economic regulations. Established success in finance functions in a high profile and fast-paced environment. Capable of working independently and as a member of a team. Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines, excellent time management skills. Detail-Oriented investigational, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing. Excellent mathematical skills as well as spreadsheet and word processing applications skills. Detail-oriented Accountant with over 15 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant Specialist

Grand Rapids Symphony
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2022 - Current
  • Review bank accounts on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis
  • Daily and Monthly journal entries
  • Performs daily general ledger reconciliations to bank accounts
  • Reconciliation of payroll, bank statements and investment income
  • Monthly financial statement preparation and reporting
  • Analyzing financial statements, preparing cash flow projections based on current and previous financial data
  • Generate various filing and formatting of files
  • Maintaining accurate, timely and complete records, including ledgers, invoices, and receipts
  • Accounts payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Consult with upper management to develop long term plans for financial growth
  • Reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Finance.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.

Accountant/Real Estate Manager

Hurt & Associates, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2005 - Current
  • Operate/own a small business accounting and real estate management business
  • Perform a wide variety of accounting and financial reporting, analysis, evaluations, and consulting activities
  • Provide tax and audit preparation and comparative tax analysis
  • Record accounting transactions to properly reflect financial status reconciles and analyzes financial data and account balances to ensure the integrity of financial information
  • Responsible for various financial statements; profit and loss statement, reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger
  • Maintain the upkeep of rental properties and increase the property’s value
  • Ensure managed properties meet all requirements of city, Section 8 and or any other relative program or entity
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Fair Housing Amendment Act
  • Ensures that customers are retained, satisfied, and that their needs are fulfilled
  • Responsible for designing and implementing improved process or operational policies.
  • Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
  • Carefully screened tenancy applicants, pulling background investigations, credit reports and past rental history.
  • Scheduled outside contractors for major maintenance issues.
  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
  • Compiled maintenance and repair requests, reached out to local contractors for bid proposals.
  • Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.
  • Assessed property, compiled information and wrote reports regarding findings for submission to director.
  • Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns.
  • Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
  • Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.

Accountant

Hawkins & Company, CPA
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2003 - 06.2005
  • Forms 1040’s, 1120’s, 1065’s and 990’s)
  • Audit preparation and comparative tax analysis
  • Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
  • Developed a system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts, defining bookkeeping policies and procedures, and maintaining a tax preparation system
  • Maintained subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
  • Balanced subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
  • Maintained required level of technical knowledge
  • Kept current with industry developments
  • Complied with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforced adherence to requirements; filed reports; advised management on needed actions
  • Performed year-end accrual review and prepared the tax provision as well as financial planning and analysis
  • Researched projects, assisted in federal and state audits and other tax projects as they arise
  • Demonstrated excellence in analytical thinking and problem-solving to improve processes and provide a durable competitive advantage.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
  • Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
  • Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.

Education

BBA - Finance

Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business
Allendale, MI
01.1999 - 08.2003

Skills

Analytical Skills

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Timeline

Accountant Specialist

Grand Rapids Symphony
01.2022 - Current

Accountant/Real Estate Manager

Hurt & Associates, LLC
07.2005 - Current

Accountant

Hawkins & Company, CPA
02.2003 - 06.2005

BBA - Finance

Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business
01.1999 - 08.2003

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