Tirrani Eason

· Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, including sales tax, bank, and credit card statement reconciliations

· Complete balance sheet and P&L flux analysis and variance explanations

· Review payroll reports provided by payroll department for labor coding accuracy, record journals and maintain reporting

· Calculate, record, and reconcile monthly commissions and bonus accruals; communicate bonus payment information to payroll department, managers, and recipients

· Lead AP and weekly check run process as well as manage electronic payments to suppliers

· Perform monthly sales business unit profitability reporting and analyses

· Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures

· Identify and implement process improvement and efficiency opportunities

· Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed

Works on a project basis with accounting and financial services firms to fulfill the needs of clients of all sizes with bookkeeping and accounting needs

· Matthews Financial Solutions

· City of Memphis

· CBRE

• Completed monthly financial reporting which includes monthly projections, Weekly Operating Report (WOR), and managing the month-end close process
• Tracked annual budget performance for the system and working with operations team on identifying opportunities for improvement
• Compiled and reviewed monthly financial and statistical data to perform analysis of operating metrics compared to industry benchmarks to identify and correct operational inefficiencies
• Worked with operations team to develop the annual Aramark budget as well as the annual Houston Methodist Hospital budget for each managed department
• Monitored all Houston Methodist Hospital billing and ensure timely collections of accounts receivable
• Partnered with district leadership team in developing strategic initiatives and ensuring annual business targets are met
• Acted as the primary point of contact for all Aramark and Houston Methodist Hospital financial leaders to resolve all financial issues and build strong working partnerships
• Facilitated ongoing financial trainings for operations managers to develop financial acumen and driver further employee engagement

• Performed monthly reviews of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts relating to area of responsibility, including business indicators such as profitability and liquidity
• Presented complex monthly analysis on costs and revenue
• Prepared monthly account reconciliations and resolves all reconciling items
• Prepared general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness accuracy of financials for month-end close
• Investigated variances and provide explanations between current and prior month activities
• Identified weaknesses in internal control and suggests improvements
• Supported mentoring and development of management accountants
• Conducted financial training for field engineers and managers
• Worked directly with operations to provide financial support
• Facilitated conversations with various departments to improve processes
• Assisted with ad hoc reporting, analysis or projects as required
• Complied with applicable company policies, including Personnel, Quality System and Health, Safety and Environment standards and procedures.
• Acted as a liaison between operational leaders and finance for all financial processes (AP, payroll, budget, capital, etc.)

• Prepared general ledger entries as needed to ensure completeness accuracy of financials for month-end close
• Responsible for the general ledger month-end close of a portfolio of accounts
• Generated and reviewed operating statements
• Analyzed and explained actual results to the budget and analyze variances
• Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliation of selected asset and liability accounts for accuracy
• Reviewed newly executed contracts/amendments to validate that financial systems are set up appropriately
• Verified customer invoicing to ensure that ARAMARK is billing according to the contractual terms
• Maintained and monitor applicable SOX controls and provide associated support to internal and external auditors

• Prepared monthly reconciliation for all Balance Sheet accounts, including documentation to support all balances
• Approved proposed quarterly bonuses and additional payroll submissions received from field
• Participated in various projects including pilot initiatives for procedures to be used throughout company
• Analyzed and submitted forms for the addition of fixed assets acquired by hospitals in accordance with standard guidelines
• Ensured the accuracy of information through monthly analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts and analysis and variance research of related income accounts
• Prepared accruals and payroll journal entries for month end close process
• Prepared balance sheets for those hospitals and practices assigned

• Prepared bank reconciliations and analysis for Medicare Part B and DME accounts
• Prepared backup withholdings processes for providers for payments to be sent to the IRS
• Reviewed system inputs for extended repayment plans granted to providers for overpayment recovery
• Prepared monthly reports by due date for submission for Medicare contracts
• Led operations and served as contact for 1099 tax processes
• Communicated with CFO about any abnormalities and/or discrepancies with reporting

• Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless support for customers throughout their journey with the company
• Managed a high volume of inbound calls daily, maintaining composure under pressure while providing top-notch service to taxpayers
• Assisted taxpayers with establishing payment arrangements to pay off past due tax liabilities
• Educated taxpayers by providing solutions for correcting reoccurring debt with the IRS
• Ensured government funds are protected and collected by granting such payment options to taxpayers
• Offered exceptional customer service while easing the burden of owing the IRS