LaTonia Jones-Williams
Houston,Tx
Summary
Accounting professional with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, seeking an opportunity that will challenge and provide professional development and advancement. Adept at managing budgets, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Knowledgeable 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Accountant
Transwestern Real Estate Services
05.2023 - Current
- Full-cycle accounting for 16 entities
- Ensure all activities are recorded in accordance with US GAAP, company policy and procedures
- Complete month-end close entries and accruals by established deadlines
- Complete reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
- Review budget overages and research with project managers
- CAM and tax recoveries
- Monthly journal entries, recurring and accruals
- Prepare all necessary information to reconcile bank accounts; resolve any reconciling items
- Maintain cash logs for portfolio
- Complete reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information while managing multiple accounts simultaneously.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payment processing and accurate record keeping.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Served as main point of contact for clients regarding billing inquiries, addressing concerns promptly to maintain positive relationships.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate financial reports.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity and prevent discrepancies.
Sr Property Accountant
Partners Real Estate
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Site level accounting, analysis, and reporting for portfolio
- Full-cycle accounting
- Maintain cash logs for portfolio
- Ensure all activities are recorded in accordance with US GAAP, company policy and procedures
- Month-end and quarter-end close
- Analyze NOI, minimum rent, and CAM
- CAM and tax recoveries
- Revenue recovery true-up/adjustments
- Explain quarter over quarter variance
- Trial balance reconciliation
- Income statement variance
- Complete reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
- Review budget overages and research
- Monthly journal entries, recurring and accruals
- Yearly tax documents (1099)
- Review and update monthly variance explanations.
- Reviewed numerous financial statements for accuracy and determined compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing automated software solutions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Improved transparency of financial information for stakeholders by developing comprehensive reporting dashboards and visualizations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Project Accountant
Hines Interest
06.2006 - 08.2020
- Ensure all activities are recorded in accordance with US GAAP, company policy and procedures
- Complete month-end close entries and accruals by established deadlines
- Complete reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial reporting
- Review budget overages and research with project managers
- Review general contractor’s applications for payment to verify retainage and roll forward
- Prepare all necessary information to reconcile bank accounts; resolve any reconciling items
- Review cash flows by company monthly/quarterly to determine actual cash to be distributed/contributed by partners as necessary
- Prepare information for internal audits, sales tax audits, and tenant audits.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Worked with bank finance and completion guarantors to achieve funding goals.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Investigated expenses not billed to customers and vetted employee reasoning.
- Drafted and submitted tax returns and government reports in proper format to IRS as required by law.
- Supported cash flow optimization efforts by actively monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and pursuing collections when needed.
- Assisted in development of annual operating budgets by gathering historical data, analyzing trends, and collaborating with department heads on projections.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Ensured consistent application of company expense policies across all project teams by providing training and guidance on proper procedures.
Gas Accountant
Calpine Energy
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Reconcile imbalances, accruals, and power/gas settlements for commodity trades
- Work on audits and prepared audit packets
- Handle month-end close and monitored general ledger for assigned region
- Prepare and reconcile prepayments for gas and power
- Prepare cash forecasts and margin/variance analysis (estimate to actual)
- Ensure activities performed are Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
- Coordinated, updated, and maintained cash forecast for department
- Communicated information daily to Treasury department
- Processed gas and power payments for department
- Report and reconcile in dual foreign currencies.
Lead Accountant
Brown and Caldwell Consulting
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Managed regional accounting department
- Monitored and coordinated daily workflow
- Processed, monitored, and forecasted revenue daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Processed and approved vendor invoices
- Processed weekly payroll
- Maintained and distributed accounting reports
- Maintained, reconciled, and updated regional checking accounts
- Maintained petty cash accounts for all regions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
University of Houston
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Capella University
Houston, TX08.2022
Skills
- Yardi
- MRI
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Office
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- General ledger accounting
- GAAP Accounting
Timeline
Client Accountant
Transwestern Real Estate Services
05.2023 - Current
Sr Property Accountant
Partners Real Estate
08.2022 - 04.2023
Project Accountant
Hines Interest
06.2006 - 08.2020
Gas Accountant
Calpine Energy
01.2001 - 01.2006
Lead Accountant
Brown and Caldwell Consulting
01.1992 - 01.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Capella University
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