Degreed Accounting Professional eager to apply academic background as well as practical business experience toward supporting financial operations of a dynamic organization. 

 

Document Analysis   Quality Assurance   Organizational Efficiency   Inventory Analysis

Streamlined Communications   Database Management   Departmental Collaboration   Project Execution

• Problem Identification & Solution   Process Evaluation & Implementation   Accounting Best Practices   Holistic Administrative Expertise

 

Ø  Strong multi-tasking background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. 

Ø  Effectively lead teams in cross-functional efforts to increase productivity and accountability.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing accounting policies, procedures and financial systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

Ø  Utilize extensive knowledge of accounting protocols to develop practical strategies to increase viability and financial solvency of the organization.

Ø  Consistently focus on ensuring development of high-standard delivery methodologies. 

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong technical skills to diverse organization needs.

Ø  Demonstrate working knowledge of basic accounting practices and principles in proficiently managing operational functions ranging from tracking/recording quarterly sales percentages and reconciling commission statements to verifying expense reimbursements and researching/reconciling expense report discrepancies.

Ø  Technology savvy with knowledge of accounting and administrative platforms, including MS Office Suite, Access Database, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, AS/400, as well as IBM Mainframes expertise. 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Accountant, NetJets International                                                                              2007-Present

 

  Primary responsibilities included comprehensive oversight and support related to specific Accounting Needs of the organization.  Specific functions included;   

  Initiate or Approve Daily Bank Wire Transactions, Record Cash Transactions in GL

  Perform Balance Sheet Analysis and Account Reconciliation s

  Prepare Inter-company Flight Billings & Reconcile Inter-company Accounts

  Review Flight & Special Service Acct Distributions & Integrate into GL

  Prepare Monthly Closing Journals, Schedules, & Financial Statements

  Research & Reconcile long-term Discrepancies in GE Capital Clearing Account

  Developed International Fee Database for Analysis & Basis of Monthly Accrual

  Develop Access Databases to capture & match actual Flight Data to Fuel Invoices, International Fees & Catering Costs & Customer Billings

 

 

Accounting Manager, Savannah Yacht Company                                                                     2006-2007

 

  Primary responsibilities included in-depth and inclusive executive management of Accounting and Financial Statement Preparations for company.  Specific functions included;

  Supervise Accounting Functions; Implement Control Procedures in Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory and A/P  

  Develop & Prepare documents for Bank & Financial Audits 

  Document Asset Purchases, Setup Amortization & Depreciation schedules. Prepare numerous schedules and various analyses resulting in clean audit opinion for 2006.

  Analyze 2005-06 Accounting activity, enter missing transactions into Great Plains and reconcile to final Audited 2006 Balances. Troubleshoot & Correct setup errors in Inventory and Payables Management Modules in Great Plains.

  Completed Implementation of Great Plains Manufacturing & Accounting System

  Assist management with preparation of budget; research and analyze transactions to resolve budget problems; provide analysis of financial matters at President s request.

 

Inventory Control Manager, Imperial Sugar Company                                                            2006-2006

 

  Primary responsibilities included operational oversight and direct support of inventory control and procurement processes for organization.  Specific functions included;

  Analyze, Evaluate, Establish, and Implement Inventory Control Procedures for MRO, Packaging Materials and General Plant Supplies

  Coordinate and manage daily physical cycle counts

  Conduct daily Inventory and Purchasing analysis to resolve issues quickly

  Responsible for Training and Development of Purchasing and Inventory Personnel

  Design Access database queries and reports to improve information quality and services performed by purchasing and storeroom staff

  Develop strategies and tactics for improving Storeroom operations and Service levels

  Perform Setup and Maintenance of Items to minimize inventory levels, material costs,  and prevent work stoppage 

 

Senior Cost Accountant, Imperial Sugar Company                                                                  2001-2006

 

  Primary responsibilities included numerous executive support functions to ascertain various cost control mechanisms and maintain accurate data collection of these processes.  Specific functions included;

  Analyzed, and maintained subsidiary schedules; GL accounts; Performed Journal entries, budget and cost analysis

  Produced monthly manufacturing financial statements and cost projections

  Automated Raw Sugar Accounting Processes; Streamlined Reporting Procedures

  Researched incongruities in purchasing, inventory and accounts payable transactions

  Analyzed Cost and System data to obtain relevant and coherent information used to support daily accounting functions and development of monthly closing procedures

  Developed Access Database queries and reports to reconcile GL Accounts, Production, Inventory and Shipping transactions; Improved information quality

  Analyze MRO and packaging material inventories valued over $5 million

  Audit Outsourced Purchasing and Inventory Functions of Storeroom Solutions (SSI)

  Spearheaded Conversion of SSI Purchasing/Inventory to In-House System 

 

Staff Accountant, Imperial Sugar Company                                                                              1999-2000

 

  Primary responsibilities included comprehensive Accounting and Data Administration skills for company.   Specific functions included;

  Prepare monthly closing entries, analyzed, and maintained assigned GL accounts

  Developed & Implemented Employee Travel Expense Reporting Processes

  Responsible for Monthly Reconciliation of Inter-Company Accounts

  Assisted in testing of GL Account Data for Financial Software Conversion

 

n Bachelors of Business Administration C Accounting Concentration, Georgia Southern University

n Front-Line Management Training, Georgia Southern University

n Georgia Sales and Use Tax Training, Lorman Education Services