Tihani Wills
Kapolei,HI
Summary
Accountant with hands-on experience in billing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple entities. Skilled in vendor relations, compliance-driven accounting processes, and supporting leadership with accurate financial data. Adept at managing high-volume transactions, meeting deadlines, and collaborating across departments and time zones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Child and Family Service
Ewa Beach , HI
12.2024 - Current
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Prepared monthly financial statements using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Assisted with annual audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
- Maintained general ledger entries and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Supported budget preparation by collecting relevant financial data and forecasts.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Developed policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and software.
Dealership Accountant
Lithia Motors, Inc
Honolulu, HI
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Processed and posted all new, used, wholesale, and crusher car deals for three stores
- Cut and disbursed low and high payoffs
- Reconciled schedules involving contracts in transit, lien payoffs, new/used inventory, due bills, vehicle receivables, and service contracts
- Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
- Reconciled retail and wholesale month end grosses
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Legal Clerk
Nelson and Kennard Law Firm
Honolulu, HI
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
Legal Intern
Law Office of Aaron K. Wills, LLC
Honolulu, HI
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Attended and actively participated in weekly legal department meetings.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Demonstrated working with people across different social identities and backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI05.2021
Associate of Arts - English
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI05.2019
Skills
- Relationship Building and Rapport
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Employee Training
- Financial Reporting
- Year-End Close
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Administrative Support
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoice balancing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- General ledger accounting
- Contract analysis
- Invoice processing
References
Aaron K. Wills - Law Office of Aaron K. Wills, LLC - Attorney - (808) 286-4506
Carissa Lee - David's Bridal - Sales Manager - (808) 454-8621
Mikayla Nedorolik - David's Bridal - Shift Lead - (808) 352-5503
Teresa Aupaau - Nelson and Kennard Law Firm - Senior Assistant - (808) 445-3025
Erin Mau-Phromsiri - Lithia Motors - Assistant Business Manager - (808) 561-1630
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Child and Family Service
12.2024 - Current
Dealership Accountant
Lithia Motors, Inc
10.2023 - 07.2024
Legal Clerk
Nelson and Kennard Law Firm
10.2022 - 10.2023
Legal Intern
Law Office of Aaron K. Wills, LLC
02.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Associate of Arts - English
Leeward Community College