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Tamara Cart

Westlake,LA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant II

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Sulphur, LA
06.2007 - 12.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
  • Analyzed files and general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness. Resolved discrepancies and variances on a regular basis.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Monitored, prepared, and distributed monthly financial statements and variance reports for management review.
  • Managed accounts payable and reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Provided backup for Payroll processing.
  • Assisted with the implementation of a new payroll system.
  • Reviewed and maintained capital lease schedules.
  • Maintained records for cafeteria charged items by individuals and invoiced for their purchases.
  • Cross-trained with employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Liaised with external auditors to complete annual cost reports and audits, by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
  • Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process and budget preparation. Provided guidance regarding accounting policies and procedures.
  • Recommended procedure changes for improved operations.

Senior Staff Accountant

Global Industries Offshore, LLC
Sulphur, LA
08.2000 - 05.2007
  • Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
  • Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Maintained general ledger accounts by reconciling entries from sub-ledgers such as AP and AR.
  • Performed daily and monthly closing, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
  • Assisted in the creation of a Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures manual.
  • Analyzed current and past financial data to identify trends in revenue and expense performance.
  • Assisted in audit preparation by providing necessary documents to external auditors.
  • Evaluated existing processes for efficiency improvements and implemented changes as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05-2000

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Journal entries
  • Variance analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Spreadsheet proficiency
  • Quickbooks
  • Payroll processing

Timeline

Accountant II

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2022

Senior Staff Accountant

Global Industries Offshore, LLC
08.2000 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

McNeese State University

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