Tamala Sims
Conyers,GA
Summary
Dedicated Accounting Manager with proven history of integrity, accuracy and efficiency within Accounting. Eager to apply knowledge of Hotel Accounting and Management acquired over 7 years of industry experience to add value to corporate accounting team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Logos Hotel Management, Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Optimized cash management strategies by identifying investment opportunities for excess funds while maintaining adequate liquidity levels.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, minimizing risk exposure through diligent oversight of filings and documentation practices.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing workflows and implementing automated reconciliation processes.
- Conducted regular financial analysis to identify variances, enabling proactive decision-making on corrective actions when necessary.
- Enhanced budgeting process for more accurate forecasting, resulting in better resource allocation and cost control measures.
- Implemented new accounting software, improving data accuracy and reducing manual input errors while increasing overall productivity.
- Liaised with senior management on financial matters, presenting regular updates and ensuring complete transparency regarding the company''s financial position.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering professional growth and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit process, addressing any concerns or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the accounting process and implementing robust internal controls.
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for annual audits, consistently receiving unmodified opinions from external auditors on the company''s financial health.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining strong cash flow management practices that ensured prompt payment from clients and timely settlements with vendors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 20+ employees.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires, ensuring consistent level of service across team.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and transactions, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
- Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.
- Negotiated solutions with dissatisfied customers, turning potential negative reviews into positive testimonials.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
- Managed employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
- Assisted in cash management activities, monitoring bank accounts and identifying potential cash flow issues proactively.
- Assisted with annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
- Maintained strong relationships with interdepartmental teams to ensure seamless communication of financial information.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Staff Accountant
Hotel Equities, LLC
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for performing all accounting, accounts payable, financial preparation, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, payroll, administrative and various other related duties for company whose portfolio includes over 30 managed properties
- Currently accounting manager for 8 properties
- Software usage: M3, ADP Payroll
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Staff Accountant/Account Manager
Global Hotel Group, LLC
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for performing all accounting, accounts payable, financial preparation, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, payroll, administrative and various other related duties for company whose portfolio includes over 30 managed properties
- Currently accounting manager for 8 properties
- Software usage: M3, QuickBooks, Hotel Effectiveness and Paychex.
Accountant/HR Manager/Assistant to Owner(s)/Property Manager
The StoneKey Group, LLC
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for performing all 14 properties accounting, accounts payable and receivable, financial preparation, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, human resources, payroll, payroll tax, legal due diligence, administrative and various other related duties for company whose portfolio includes 14 managed properties
- Software usage: AppFolio, Better NOI, GUSTO and Quickbooks.
Corporate Accountant / Accounting Contractor
Galaxy Management, LLC
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Responsible for performing all accounting, financial preparation, month-end closing, bank reconciliations, human resources, payroll, sales tax and various other related duties for company whose portfolio includes 6 Wyndham hotels, a Red Roof, a Quality Inn, 2 Americans Best Value Inn hotels and 3 Subway stores
- Software usage: Quickbooks and Accknowledge by M3.
Corporate Staff Accountant
Oasis Outsourcing (Work Location: Duke Hospitality, LLC. Conyers, GA)
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed all accounting duties, month-end closing, financial report preparation, accounts payable, payroll processing, human resources, benefit and compensation administration, employee onboarding and office management duties on a daily basis for 12 hotels and 1 Commercial Property Management Company
- Currently working with Accknowledge by M3 and BirchStreet Procurement software's.
Accounting and Office Manager
Hillsman, Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed all accounting/payroll/human resource and office management duties on a daily basis to include: Maintained overall control of all accounting aspects for the company on a daily basis via Axium Ajera Software
- Reconciliations Interviewing, Hiring and Terminations Perform accounting duties: accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end close, balance sheet, income statement, bank reconciliation, general ledger work, accounting analysis, fixed assets, and other accounting functions Payroll processing, payroll check processing, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, payroll tax resolution; W2's, 1099”s
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
Aurora Strategies, Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Performed all accounting and human resource duties on a daily basis to include: Maintained overall control of all accounting aspects for the company on a daily basis via QuickBooks Online Software
- Reconciliation Interviewing, Hiring and Terminations Background Checks Maintain Professional Relationship and handled all parental needs regarding students Perform accounting duties: accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end close, balance sheet, income statement, bank reconciliation, general ledger work, accounting analysis, fixed assets, and other accounting functions Payroll processing, payroll check processing, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports, payroll tax resolution; W2's, 1099”s Return preparation (personal and corporate), payroll; Business Tax Setup, State, Local and City Tax setup; Business License setup for company to include state, City and Local taxes; Research and Resolution with various tax agencies Manage receptionist and mail/copy vendor, Develop, communicate and maintain Corporate Facilities standard operating procedures; Coordinate coverage for the receptionist desk when needed
- Handle all HR Generalist responsibilities for school and its employees Review, monitor and tracking of worker's compensation claims, develop , administer and regulate companies worker's compensation policies Process of all worker's compensations as the first response person
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Manager
Hospitality Staffing Solutions, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Processing invoices and vendor inquires, Responsible for check runs on weekly basis totaling over $200k, bi-wily processing of expense reports including auditing of reports for over 100 employees, posting of all data to QuickBooks and MS Dynamics, bank reconciliation, assisted in month-end closing of accounting books, financial analysis and research on for various G/L accounts, corresponded with vendors, field supervisors, regional VP's and VP's concerning all vendor account and payment inquiries, prepared and
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management w/Specialization in HR -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08.1998
Skills
- Accounting (Public)
- Tax
- Write-Up
- Audit
- Non-Profit
- LLC's
- Corporations
- Partnerships
- Individual
- Accounts Payable
- A/P (General)
- A/P Processing
- A/P Review
- A/P Reconciliation
- Coding
- Accruals
- Aging
- A/P Resolution
- Accounts Receivable
- A/R (General)
- A/R Reconciliation
- Billing
- A/R Review
- Aging Receivables
- Collections
- A/R Resolution
- Administrative
- Customer Service
- Admin Assistant Skills
- Filing
- Phones
- Data Entry
- Word Processing/Typing 65 wpm
- Auditing
- Audit – Internal
- Audit – External
- Financial
- Cash Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Credit Card Processing
- Payments
- Deposit Products
- Wire Transfer
- ACH Setup and Management
- Internal Account Funds Transfer
- Cost Accounting
- Construction
- Inventory
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliation/Analysis
- Bank Reconciliation
- Computer Conversions
- End of Year Close-out
- Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting
- Fixed Assets
- Journal Entries
- Monthly Close-out
- Payroll
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Less than 50 employees
- Payroll 50-200 employees
- Payroll Tax Filings, EFTPS and Resolution
- W-2 Processing
- 1099 Processing
- Multi-State Processing
- Multi-State Tax Setup, Filings and Resolution
- Corporate Tax
- Federal Tax
- Personal Tax
- Payroll Tax
- Non-Profit Tax
- Partnership
- Personal Property/Business License
- Sales and Use Tax
- State and Local Tax
- Tax Research/Resolution
- Technical Experience
- AccKnowledge (M3 Accounting Services Software)
- Axium Ajera Complete and Core Version 7 and 8)
- QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online
- Sage 50 (formerly known as Peachtree Accounting)
- Studio WebWare (Software for Interior Design Industry)
- MS Dynamics/Great Plains
- Oracle (NetSuite)
- ADP Software
- MAS 90
- Lacerate
- Time Slips
- Timberline
- Turbo Tax
- Other
- Microsoft Office Software: WORD, EXCEL, PWRPOINT, ONENOTE
- Type 65 plus wpm
- Administrative Assistance
- Works Closely with CFO, CONTROLLER and CPA of organization(s)
- Small Business Accounting Setup and Software Installation
- Accounting Software Conversion and Staff Training
- HR Generalist Skills/Duties Listing
- Recruiting
- Benefits & Worker's Compensation Administration
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Compensation
- Facilities Management
- Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
- Monthly Journal Entries
- Audit Support
- Journal entry preparation
- Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Internal / External Audits
- Income Statements
- Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
- Accounts receivable management
- Statement Reconciliation
- Tax Preparation
- General Ledger Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Accounting software expertise
- Finance
- Administrative Support
- Data Management
- Financial Management
- Financial statements expertise
- Budget Preparation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Sales Tax Filing
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Process
- GAAP Accounting
- Intercompany Transactions
- Cash Flow Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Report Writing
- Expense Tracking
- Data inputting
- Confidential Document Control
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Clear Communication
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Balance sheets
- Accounting Processes
- Team Collaboration
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Records Maintenance
- Account reconciliation processes
- Accruals and Provisions
- Workload Management
- Analytical research
- Document Recordkeeping
- Financial Data Analysis
- Payroll Review
- Tax Liabilities
- Staff Training
- Payroll Management
- Staff Development
- Fixed Assets Management
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- System implementation
- Payment Processing
- Payment Collection
- Budget review
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Prioritizing and Planning
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Logos Hotel Management, Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Accountant
Hotel Equities, LLC
09.2019 - 02.2022
Staff Accountant/Account Manager
Global Hotel Group, LLC
08.2018 - 08.2019
Accountant/HR Manager/Assistant to Owner(s)/Property Manager
The StoneKey Group, LLC
08.2017 - 06.2018
Corporate Accountant / Accounting Contractor
Galaxy Management, LLC
02.2017 - 06.2017
Corporate Staff Accountant
Oasis Outsourcing (Work Location: Duke Hospitality, LLC. Conyers, GA)
02.2015 - 02.2017
Accounting and Office Manager
Hillsman, Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2014
Accounting and Human Resources Manager
Aurora Strategies, Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2013
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Manager
Hospitality Staffing Solutions, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management w/Specialization in HR -
Georgia State University
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