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Tanya Montgomery

Lake Mary,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

CASH SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Verizon
01.2018 - Current
  • Assist with monthly close process and projects.
  • Perform analytical assignments for Wireline and Wireless accounting reports
  • Prepare reconciliations of Wireline and Wireless accounts, actively investigating reconciling items and variances to resolve issues.
  • Performing analysis and coordinating with various departments within VZ to resolve any differences.
  • Analyzing and interpreting reports for managers, providing recommendations to guide business decisions.
  • Fielding issues and responding to inquiries relating to RTCs and AP processes, ensuring resolution.
  • Transitioned Cash Clearing Credit Card & Retail Recons from B2C into Cash Accounting.
  • Comparing in SAP system outputs with daily input verifying for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
  • Leading the company’s efforts to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley while ensuring compliance and adherence with controls for internal policies and external regulations.
  • Participating in training and skills development initiatives as a subject matter expert.
  • Participating in the identification and implementation of improvements to accounting processes.
  • Reviewing and analyzing ABS bank fees.
  • Responsible for the ABS restricted cash program which includes analysis of all transactions including cash, debt, servicing fee revenue, interest expense, interest income, and bank fees. Perform the ABS restricted cash rollforward used by C&R for the BS deck. Performs live ABS bank to GL reconciliation during close and responsible for all ABS cash account reconciliations.
  • Manage frequent ad-hoc requests from the business
  • Experience in developing and executing audit/test procedures
  • Made recommendations on how to address identified gaps or risk areas of controls that are not operating effectively. (Recon processing, manual processes, journal entries, reporting, etc.)
  • utilized digital tools to streamline and automate internal processes
  • Prepared and delivered presentations communicating results of controls tested.
  • Provided training to professional staff on business operations, processes and best practices.
  • Assessing potential process or compliance risks associated with current domestic and international data privacy regulations.
  • Providing subject matter expertise on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to support the accurate treatment for business transactions.
  • Identifying and driving improvement opportunities for Accounting and working closely with either internal teams or service providers (if any) to ensure improvement opportunities are implemented.
  • Interpreting reports and records for managers, making recommendations on possible courses of action.
  • Interacting with partners from within and outside of the Accounting organization.
  • Assisting with the monthly close process and projects
  • Performing analytical assignments and preparing accounting reports
  • Preparing reconciliations of accounts, actively investigating reconciling items to resolve timely.

PROJECT ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Verizon
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Manage capital project status with update and complete status.
  • Review quarterly project aging report, review and approve capital projects, material master ID and shopping carts.
  • Monitor project in service dates, review statement of work and vendor quote, settle projects, run system reports, work heavily with project managers.
  • Responsible for maintaining asset records, preparing journal entries, and performing various reconciliations associated.
  • Provide reporting of indirect capital allocations monthly to various business owners in the controller’s slide deck.
  • Assisted in testing and automation of projects in SAP system.

FIXED ASSETS ANALYST

Verizon
07.2012 - 01.2017
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close activities.
  • Prepare and analyze journal entries propose adjustments for areas in Fixed Asset Accounting which include lease accounting, property, plant and equipment, software, labor, preparation of financial and operating reports including trial balances, adjustments and closing entries.
  • Perform basic analytical assignments, prepare multiple month end reports, test and document internal controls, maintain records of routine accounting transactions.
  • Assist with preparation of general ledger account reconciliations and roll forwards, handled projects dealing with capital structure.
  • Implemented and handled various high profile projects that have improved changes with the Fixed Assets team.
  • Maintain records of routine accounting transactions
  • Demonstrated familiarity with a broad variety of data sources and process flows impacting accounting transactions.
  • Assist in the analysis and interpretation of accounting record for use by management as required.
  • Assist in testing and training of automation of ADR process in SAP.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

Verizon Wireless
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Handle all call types routed to center, negotiation and problem solving with customers.
  • Handle situations that may require extensive research, escalated calls, problem resolution, clearly communicate product information and company policy.
  • Elevated to Center of Excellence call types for ‘high risk’ customers.

Tax Specialist

H & R Block
01.2006 - 04.2012
  • Interact with customers utilizing strong written and verbal skills.
  • Application of defined practices, procedures and company policies to troubleshoot, resolve issues and address routine Tax Support customer inquires
  • Proficient with technology and solid knowledge of tax software and tax laws.
  • Certified for tax preparation of various States as well as military returns.

A/R Clerk

Crystal Cream & Butter Co.
02.2004 - 02.2007
  • Worked within the accounts receivable department. Answered heavy phones check disbursements, check coordination, processed checks, researched check location, assisted with general ledger entries, journal entries, dispute resolutions, and purchase requisitions, faxed documents, and input billing data into computer for the billing of major restaurants and organizations, mail confidential pricing to vendors, vendor relations, and answered questions pertaining to client service needs.

A/R & A/P / IT Techn.

State of California
03.1998 - 06.2003
  • Served PC users at over 40 remote locations on help desk, answering heavy phones, logging support calls, provided front line support for PC based trouble-shooting and technical support, re-installation of software, re-ghosting users PCs, instructing users on proper usage of software and hardware, provided network connectivity solutions and Metaframe support, basic repair service and diagnosis for PC hardware and software issues. Assist with network support as well as maintenance of documentation and configuration, restoring and replacing network servers.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting

University of Phoenix
09.2008

Associate - Social Science

Sacramento City College
03.2003

Skills

  • Management reporting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Training and mentoring
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Balance sheet analysis
  • General ledger management
  • Cash flow management
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Audit support
  • GAAP
  • Internal controls
  • Consolidation accounting
  • Variance analysis
  • Income statement analysis
  • Month-end closing
  • Cash flow statement analysis
  • Year-end closing
  • Fixed assets accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • General ledger
  • Accounting principles
  • SAP
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Goal setting
  • Risk assessment
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Document management
  • Risk management
  • Report preparation and presentation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Due diligence
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Asset management

Accomplishments

    Detail oriented, self-motivated, can interface with all levels and meet deadlines. Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills.

Affiliations

  • Women's Association of Verizon Employees (WAVE)
  • The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
  • National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  • VZ Native American ERG (NAV)
  • VZ Black Originators Leaders & Doers ERG (BOLD)
  • VZ United ERG

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

CASH SR. ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Verizon
01.2018 - Current

PROJECT ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Verizon
01.2017 - 01.2018

FIXED ASSETS ANALYST

Verizon
07.2012 - 01.2017

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

Verizon Wireless
09.2009 - 07.2012

Tax Specialist

H & R Block
01.2006 - 04.2012

A/R Clerk

Crystal Cream & Butter Co.
02.2004 - 02.2007

A/R & A/P / IT Techn.

State of California
03.1998 - 06.2003

Associate - Social Science

Sacramento City College

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting

University of Phoenix

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