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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, GA
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Irwin County High School
Ocilla, GA
05-2017

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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