Whitney Lacoste
St. Petersburg
Summary
Experienced Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Organized Accountant with 4 years' involvement in managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Three Oaks Hospitality
02.2021 - Current
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans for each department, collaborating closely with managers to align expenses with strategic goals.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
Accountant
Lacoste Vision Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Accountant
Accounting Plus Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
Education
Masters of Taxation - Taxation
Troy University
Troy, AL12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2012
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- Tax law understanding
- Audit Support
- Payroll Management
- Financial Controls
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial statement review
- Expertise in Yardi, Restaurant 365, Quickbooks, Excel
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Audit preparation
- Forecasting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Three Oaks Hospitality
02.2021 - Current
Accountant
Lacoste Vision Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Accountant
Accounting Plus Inc.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Masters of Taxation - Taxation
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University Of Alabama
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