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Vicky Porter

White House

Summary

Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Developed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed semi-monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
  • Enhanced accuracy of financial forecasts by implementing more rigorous budget review process.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
  • Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.

Accountant/Office Manager

Tennessee Investment Partners, LLC
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Accounting Manager

Crossroads Medical Group, PLLC
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
  • Achieved compliance with all regulatory standards, conducting thorough internal audits and making necessary adjustments.
  • Streamlined monthly closing process, significantly reducing time required for financial reporting preparation.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.

Withholding Tax Accountant

HCA Corporation
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Update tax rates for acquisition and mergers
  • Reconcile discrepancies between acquisition employee files to system data
  • Collaborate with other departments regarding due diligence of acquisitions and mergers
  • Accomplishments:
  • Constructed process manual for employment tax division and collaborate with teams of various locals for accuracy in implementing the processes.

Accounting Manager

SimpleHR, Destin, FL
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Process daily bank imports for payrolls and client ACH invoices
  • Post daily transactions from bank ACH deposits and payments
  • Process over 400 payables for benefits, garnishments, various expenses
  • Reconcile 5 bank reconciliations with over a sum of 1m or more
  • Reconcile, review and calculated refunds for 400 clients for benefit deductions
  • Monthly reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledger in preparation of ME Close
  • Responsible for tax deposits for federal and state depositors
  • Supervised 2 positions – Benefits Accountant and Corporate Accountant
  • Processed Unclaimed Property annually
  • Proficient Excel user for reconciliations in month-end/year-end processing
  • Accomplishments:
  • Collaborate with Benefits Manager in creating processes for expedient refunds
  • Empower team to be meeting deadlines, encourage, organize and plan to achieve the end result.

Sr. Proj. Acctg. Oper. Specialist

Gresham, Smith & Partners, Nashville, TN
02.2016 - 05.2017
  • Prepare monthly billing packets and client invoices for multi-divisional markets
  • Comply with client contract and verify accuracy of invoice mark-ups for Project Manager’s review
  • Reconcile net revenue, accounts receivable, deferred accounts and prepare journal entries for posting
  • Accomplishments:
  • Collaborate with team in streamlining a training manual for billing processes

Contract Associate

LBMC, Inc.
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Process accounts payable, accounts receivable payroll
  • Reconcile multiple bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations
  • Research and reconcile tax payments for federal and multi-state agencies
  • Accomplishments:
  • Worked various markets for the placement agency branch side with concentration in reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll tax and accounts receivable.

Accounting Manager

SimpleHR, Destin, FL
05.2012 - 03.2016
  • Process daily bank imports for payrolls and client ACH invoice
  • Responsible for posting daily ACH, Wire and miscellaneous transactions
  • Performed bank reconciliations for five bank accounts in sum of over million dollars
  • Reconcile benefit payments and variances and calculated refunds over 400 clients
  • Monthly reconciliation of general ledger and sub ledger transactions
  • Responsible for tax deposits for federal and state depositors
  • Reconcile quarter and year-end W2 tax reports
  • Process state unclaimed property
  • Process and reconcile worker’s compensation for over 10 clients
  • Accomplishments:
  • Awarded “Great Work Achievements in 2015
  • “Employee of the Quarter” for Third Quarter, 2015
  • “Innovation Award” for workplace process improvements
  • Company savings of over $2,000 in 8 months for efficient FedEx mailings
  • “Employee of the Quarter” for Second Quarter, 2013

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
08-2021

Skills

  • Journal Entries
  • Payroll Processing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Account reconciliation
  • General Ledger Management
  • Audits
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Month-End Reporting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Process Management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • ERP Systems Expertise
  • Grant Accounting
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Benefits Management
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Management

Accomplishments

  • Increased team efficiency through continuous process improvements.
  • Supervised team of two staff members.
  • Strategically planning cashflow to reduce payables 90 days and over effectively.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop a dashboard for Doctor analysis of services, sales and cost efficiencies.
  • Reduced costs by $2,000 per month through contract negotiation with FedEx courier service for delivery of payroll documents to clients.

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Enjoy participating in 5K activities for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Interior Design
  • Gardening
  • DIY and Home Improvement

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchCareer advancement

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Accountant/Office Manager

Tennessee Investment Partners, LLC
03.2021 - 12.2021

Accounting Manager

Crossroads Medical Group, PLLC
10.2019 - 11.2020

Withholding Tax Accountant

HCA Corporation
09.2018 - 10.2019

Accounting Manager

SimpleHR, Destin, FL
05.2017 - 04.2018

Contract Associate

LBMC, Inc.
04.2016 - 12.2016

Sr. Proj. Acctg. Oper. Specialist

Gresham, Smith & Partners, Nashville, TN
02.2016 - 05.2017

Accounting Manager

SimpleHR, Destin, FL
05.2012 - 03.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Volunteer State Community College

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