Wesley Slocum
New York,USA
Summary
Professional with comprehensive understanding of end-to-end accounting and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
The Time New York Hotel
New York, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Assisting in the monitoring of the hotel's annual budget, ensuring that expenses are controlled, and revenue goals are met
- Overseeing AP and AR processes, including invoice verification, payment processing, and collection efforts
- Conducting monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions and identifying discrepancies
- Providing insightful financial analysis, variance analysis, and KPI indicators to support strategic decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and liaising with external tax advisors when necessary
- Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and minimize financial risks
Accounting Clerk
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel
New York, USA
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Compiled statistical and financial data to assist with business optimization strategies
- Resolved problems and fielded accounting-related inquiries from internal team members, customers and vendors
- Reconciled accounts against statements, supporting accurate balances and histories
- Received, processed, verified and reconciled invoices to complete payments and control expenses
- Processed and posted daily cash and wire remittance deposits to customer accounts and invoices
Loan/Grant Officer
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington, USA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed applicants' loan/grant eligibility with in-depth review
- Authorized or recommended applicant approval or denial
- Compiled financial data on customer assets, salaries and employment
- Acquired credit reports and verified reference checks needed to evaluate loan/grant applicant
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- AP and AR management
- Journal entries
- Financial reporting
- GAAP knowledge
- Bank reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Reduced total AR aging YTD by $85k (approx 33%) by reviewing severely delinquent accounts and diligently contacting customers.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
The Time New York Hotel
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2023
Loan/Grant Officer
U.S. Small Business Administration
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
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