Sophia Holmes
Angier,NC
Summary
Organized Accountant currently seating for the CPA exam with years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, and bookkeeping. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Works well in large teams in corporate environments. Adept at managing budgets and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Stackhouse Properties
03.2022 - Current
- Manage a team of staff accountants in the daily activities of the accounting department. Assist with training, goal setting annual reviews.
- Assist construction manager with the preparation of AIA forms. Negotiate construction draw with the bank.
- Coordinate the monthly financial close activities using Quickbooks and Rent Manager. This includes reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, preparation of financial statements and completing analysis of results.
- Responsible for general ledger review, chart of accounts maintenance, account mappings and the building of financial reporting packages.
- Preparation of quarterly bank reporting packages to ensure compliance with loan requirements.
- Develop budgets for projects and manage the annual operating budget process. Prepare monthly analysis of budget to actual variances.
- Review and reconcile all intercompany transactions within the real estate group and capital transactions with owners.
- Work with external auditors on the financial and tax return preparation process.
- Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes including rent deposits, purchase card programs and vendor maintenance.
- Maintains insurance and title documents for the assets of the company
Tax Accountant
Avalara
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings.
- Managed a select group of customers as their primary point of contact.
- Researched and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of customers.
- Responsible for the on-boarding and validation of new sales/use tax returns customers.
- Communicated regularly and effectively with customers, jurisdictions and other internal teams as part of research and resolution.
- Performed QA related to sales and use tax content and form changes.
- Managed workload to effectively meet deadlines.
- Identified ways to improve process and/or technology to better serve our customers.
- Worked collaboratively with all staff members and management.
Staff Accountant
Thomas Judy & Tucker
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed daily transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for retail and restaurant clients.
- Identified and research accounting issues; recommend changes and improvements to account policies and procedures aligned with company's targets.
- Managed funds and grants for non-profits clients.
- Organized financial data into usable information and maintain updated records.
- Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll for up to 150+ employees using MAS 100 software.
- Completed and Pay multi-state payroll taxes and quarterly income tax; process sales and property tax payment.
- Prepared financial statements and produce budgets according to schedule.
- Assisted in timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing as needed.
- Ensured compliance with various Federal and State laws.
- Communicated result of work performed to senior-level management as requested.
- Maintained customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed; perform other duties as assigned by management.
Private Contractor/Accountant
Brickstone Property Management
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Reconciled vendor statements, handled payment complaints, and reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable, trial balance accounts, and general ledger accounts.
- Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
- Balanced monthly tenant's general ledger accounts.
- Processed invoice and payment transactions.
- Maintained and controlled company's inventory.
Accountant
Doctors Making Housecalls
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Created and sent invoices to customers via QuickBooks.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts.
- Managed payroll for 120 employees using excel.
- Created checks and sent payment to vendors.
Education
MBA - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Knowledge and experience working with bank reconciliation, general ledger, intercompany transactions, Budgeting and forecasting, Deferred revenue, Rent Manager, MS Suite, QuickBooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Sage 100, Sage Intact, ADP, Paycom, Fund management, Grant management, AIA forms, Construction Budget, Job cost, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and payroll
- Excellent time management skills demonstrated by successfully planning, organizing and establishing priorities while meeting tight time constraints
- Highly detailed oriented with capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in team environment to meet business goals and needs
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Bilingual in French
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Stackhouse Properties
03.2022 - Current
Tax Accountant
Avalara
03.2021 - 02.2022
Staff Accountant
Thomas Judy & Tucker
01.2018 - 03.2021
Private Contractor/Accountant
Brickstone Property Management
07.2017 - 01.2018
Accountant
Doctors Making Housecalls
03.2017 - 07.2017
MBA - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
New Jersey City University
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