Experienced Accountant with 20 years of progressive growth, from an Accounting Assistant to a Controller. I am an excellent communicator in both one on one and large group settings, enhanced by multi-cultural experiences over various industries. I lead by example, in work and volunteer environments, with passion and ability to motivate people to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Younique, LLC
Lehi, UT
10.2021 - Current
Manage accounting operations such as updating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Supervise and support the Accounting team with accounting tasks, which includes accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, cash reconciliations and expense reporting oversight.
Responsible for making sure fixed assets are added and disposed of correctly each month and tie to the Balance Sheet.
Prepare month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Produce accurate and compliant financial statements and reports
Evaluate and approve billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.
Complete month-end and year-end closings, keep records audit-ready and monitor timely recording of accounting transactions.
Audit payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Implemented PIPR1 for international employee reimbursements
Manage relationships with external auditors and vendors
Reconcile inventory counts in NetSuite to inventory on hand in the United States and International warehouses.
Set up inventory items in NetSuite.
Set up and maintain the general ledgers in NetSuite as the NetSuite Administrator.
Support third party modules connected to NetSuite.
Responsible for reconciling bank statements and corporate credit carads monthly.
Brand Controller
Savory Management
Lehi, UT
10.2012 - 10.2021
Solely responsible for implementing new close process for all entities
Reviewed all Balance Sheet and P&L accounts to ensure all information is correct and submit to Chief Financial Officer by 10th business day
Reconciled bank accounts, MasterCard/Visa, Discover, American Express, notes receivable, account receivable, inventory and accounts payable with the general ledger monthly
Analyzed unusual fluctuations of financial information, research and explain changes to upper management
Responsible for posting all Daily Sales Report, invoices and expense report on Compeat for all entities
Confirmed cash deposits are made daily, sales tax is correct, review credit card transactions to ensure they are batched out correctly and deposited into bank accounts
Managed staff accountants to make sure all job functions are completed in a timely manner
Assisted with implementation of new accounting software
Hands on technical implementation management from QuickBooks to Compeat and from Cash basis accounting to Accrual basis accounting
Posted monthly journal entries for prepaid expenses, expense accruals, reclasses and depreciation
Created entries for EFT’s, cash transfers to management from individual entities
Consolidated weekly sales numbers for all entities into excel and submit to partners
Paid sales tax for all entities in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri and Nevada by their respective due date
Filed personal property tax for each entity
Funded loan payments and post entries into Compeat
Communicated and review with payroll to make sure all payroll transfers were completed by month end
Accounting Manager
TPC Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
02.2012 - 10.2012
Reconciled information from various point of sale locations for revenues of around $80,000-120,000 per day, tax liabilities, cost of goods sold, cash and charge receipts
Managed the accounting assistant to make sure all job functions were completed in a timely manner
Recorded journal entries, daily reports and inventory changes into the general ledger
In charge of the inventory receiver spreadsheet to make sure inventory checked in balanced to invoices and the general ledger
Posted monthly journal entries for revenue accruals, expense accruals and depreciation
Assisted with the preparation of the flash of final financial information
Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, account receivable, inventory and accounts payable monthly
Recorded intercompany charges and verified balances in the intercompany account with the appropriate affiliated company
Processed physical retail inventories and assisted the Department Heads in cost of goods sold fluctuations,
Confirmed accuracy of items on the shrink report
Posted member payments and maintain member accounts receivables
Processed member statements monthly and resolve any complaints or concerns members may have
Club Controller
Legacy Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch, FL
10.2009 - 02.2012
In charge of all Accounting and Human Resource duties at Legacy Golf Club while maintaining the accounting assistant duties at TPC Prestancia
Completed the Flash Report daily and distribute to Corporate
Reviewed, corrected and filed all new hire paperwork and terminations
Hand out and answer questions regarding employee benefits
Solely in charge in completing month end at Legacy Golf Club, The Eagles Golf Club and TPC Prestancia
Cash audits, golf inventory, F & B inventory and reclasses
Responsible for processing all invoices, member and vendor statements, posting member payments and fielding all phone calls regarding vendor and member inquiries
Ensured payroll is completed by noon every other Friday for final approval by corporate
Troubleshoot any issues with guests, employees and current computer programs
Trained five new controllers on how to use the Flash Report
Helped corporate with the transition of The Eagles Golf Club
Accounting Assistant/Controller
TPC Prestancia/Legacy Golf Club
Sarasota, FL
02.2007 - 02.2012
Reconciled bank and credit card accounts, accounts receivable, notes receivable, inventory and accounts payable
Recorded and verified charges in inter-company accounts with the appropriate affiliated company
Assisted in the preparation of the flash to complete month end
Solely in charge of posting member payments and member statement mailings monthly
Resolved any issues that arose with members regarding their statements
In charge of the daily sales report
Reconciled cash pertaining to employee drops, posted member payments/charges and posted the general ledger
Independently responsible for auditing Inventory Received to ensure goods balanced to invoice totals
Coded, processed, filed, and cut checks for invoices on a weekly basis
Continually maintained a complete understanding of all financial information
Assisted in monitoring and analyzing the month end inventory for the Food and Beverage Department
Responsible for the auditing of all cash registers and safes on property
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bryant College
Smithfield, RI
05.2004
Global Relations
Bond University - Study Abroad
Queensland, Australia
Skills
International Accounting experience
Profit and loss management
Balance sheet management
Month-end and year-end closings
General ledger accounting
Internal controls
Inventory auditing
Project management
Team Building
Customer Relations
Proficient in Point of Sale systems - Digital Dining, Crisp, Jonas, JDA/AS400, Jonas, Micros
ERP experience - NetSuite, Compeat, QuickBooks, Great Plains, Lawson
Excels in team leadership
Employee training
Foresenic Accounting
Affiliations
Ambassador of the Quarter. 2012
Member of HFTP, 2009
NICU Staff Nurse, NRP Instructor, Development Team at Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain HealthNICU Staff Nurse, NRP Instructor, Development Team at Utah Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health