Willis Lott
Chula,GA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Director
Irwin County Board of Education
Ocilla, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and analysis.
- Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls related to school-level bookkeeping activities.
Shift Leader
Adama
Tifton, GA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary, and ensuring product quality was up to standard prior to use or sale.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw quality assurance efforts to maintain product standards.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity.
Grounds Crew Member
TLC Mouldings
Willacoochee, GA
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides to lawns and gardens according to safety protocols.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Assisted in the installation of new landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures related to groundskeeping activities.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School
Ocilla, GA05-2017
Skills
- Audit Coordination
- Bank Reconciliation
- Time Management
- Proficient in PC Genesis, Microsoft Office, and Kev
- GAAP knowledge
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Governmental Accounting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Finance Director
Irwin County Board of Education
05.2022 - Current
Shift Leader
Adama
05.2019 - 05.2022
Grounds Crew Member
TLC Mouldings
05.2016 - 08.2018
BBA - Accounting
Georgia Southwestern State University
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School
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