Results-oriented Accounting Manager with a strong background in financial reporting and compliance management. Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP and team leadership, achieving significant process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency. Committed to driving profitability and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement within accounting teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Decimal
Indianapolis, IN
09.2024 - 04.2025
Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
Reconciled complex accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Positive Balance Financial Group
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
Multiple Client Management.
Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
Provided guidance on taxes, such as sales tax returns.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Director of Business Services
Jay Finn CPA
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 08.2023
Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.
Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Bookkeeper/Financial Associate
BKD, LLP
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 09.2021
Provided financial oversight for multiple clients by preparing and analyzing monthly Financial Statements
Prepared and analyzed monthly general ledger reconciliations, maintain fixed assets, prepared, and filed sales tax returns, quarterly payroll preparation and filings, processed payroll, maintained inter-company account balances
Reviewed financial information and Chart of Accounts to identify areas of improvement for types of expenses
Handled account operations by setting up accounts, assisting with operations and updating information
Classified financial information according to company standards and input into accounting system
Built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate long-term, loyal relationships
Assistant Controller
GoDish.com LLC
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
Collaborated closely with various departments within the organization to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
Researched complex accounting topics such as leases, consolidations and derivatives.
Monitored daily cash flow, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger.
Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and other adjustments.
Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
Assisted Controller with implementing new software systems related to finance and accounting operations.
Analyzed monthly financial results against budget and forecast; investigated variances when necessary.
Developed and implemented internal control procedures for accounting operations.
Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
Oversaw cash and merchant services, as well as processing of accounts payable and receivable, to ensure invoices were paid on time.
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
Accounting Manager
Black Ink Services, LLC
Brooklyn, NY
09.2015 - 08.2018
Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Provided guidance on taxes, such as franchise tax and sales tax returns.
Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
Controller
Virtuoso Communications
Maspeth, Long Island
06.2013 - 08.2015
Recruited to troubleshoot and successfully resolve financial crisis stemming from previous years' inaccuracies.
Formulated weekly budgets to ensure financial stability.
Addressed discrepancies in historical accounts, identifying unbilled amounts.
Implemented and sustained monthly cash flow management reports.
Handled weekly payables, vendor payments, client billings, payroll using ADP.
Oversaw monthly budget, year-end closing, bank and credit card reconciliations.
Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
Education
Accounting -
Long Island University
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Sage Intacct
Advantage Software
Great Plains
Donovan Data Systems
Deltek
Sema 4
Impact Ideal Solutions
Solomon V
MAC and Med comp Systems
ADP
Harvest
Star
Paychex
NetSuite
AS400
Gusto
Billcom
Settle
Ramp
Balance sheet management
Expensify
Tallie
Compliance management
Payroll management
Records and Database Management
Document analysis
Audit preparation
Department management
QuickBooks Premier
QuickBooks Online
Problem solving
General ledger accounting
US GAAP proficiency
Accounts payable management
Financial reporting
Budgeting processes
Team management
Accounts receivable
Fixed asset management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Decimal
09.2024 - 04.2025
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Positive Balance Financial Group
08.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Business Services
Jay Finn CPA
10.2021 - 08.2023
Bookkeeper/Financial Associate
BKD, LLP
06.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Controller
GoDish.com LLC
08.2018 - 05.2019
Accounting Manager
Black Ink Services, LLC
09.2015 - 08.2018
Controller
Virtuoso Communications
06.2013 - 08.2015
Accounting -
Long Island University
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