Tanya Howe
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting, general ledger management, and audit support, driving compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Royal Senior Care
Aventura, FL
03.2016 - Current
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing team competency and knowledge sharing.
- Developed and implemented efficient accounting procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with external auditors.
- Utilized advanced accounting software to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Business Office Manager
Presidential Place
Hollywood, FL
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring seamless workflow and communication among departments.
- Implemented budget tracking systems, enhancing financial oversight and accountability within the office.
- Developed training programs for new staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Oversaw recruitment and onboarding process for new employees, ensuring smooth integration into company culture and workflow.
- Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 80 employees.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Managed financial operations for the business, ensuring accurate budgeting and timely invoice processing.
- Streamlined invoice processing to ensure timely payments to suppliers, improving relationships and trust with key partners.
Accounting
Marco Polo Beach Resort
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
10.2005 - 08.2014
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Streamlined accounting procedures for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Provided accounting and clerical support for Marco Polo Beach Resort.
- Processed accounts payable within automated accounting system.
- Managed cash handling procedures, ensuring accurate accounting of daily sales transactions.
- Performed daily reconciliation of cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting of all transactions.
- Balanced cash drawer accurately each day, minimizing discrepancies within branch accounting records.
- Managed accounting invoices and billings, balanced accounts and created financial reports.
- Provided key clerical and administrative support to senior accounting staff.
- Provided accounting and clerical assistance to accounting department.
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reduced accounting errors with diligent attention to detail and thorough data entry.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting practices at all times.
- Administered payroll, accounting and purchasing.
- Handled cash transactions with precision, ensuring accurate accounting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Enhanced financial efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automation tools.
Education
Broward Community College
Coconut Creek, FLSkills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Financial statement review
- Bank reconciliation
- Tax preparation
- Intercompany transactions
- Payroll processing
- Expertise in Quickbooks
- General ledger management
- Expense tracking
- Biweekly payroll
- Recordkeeping
- Sales tax compliance
- Year-end closing
- Accounts payable management
- Attention to detail
- Payroll review
- Critical thinking and analysis
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Royal Senior Care
03.2016 - Current
Business Office Manager
Presidential Place
08.2014 - 02.2016
Accounting
Marco Polo Beach Resort
10.2005 - 08.2014
Broward Community College