Donna Lewallen

Dacula, GA *****

Cell: 470-***-****

E-mail: acrzj0@r.postjobfree.com

Versatile, adaptive, detail oriented, self-driven Accountant in search of a position in a positive upbeat working environment.

SOFTWARE

MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, ADP eZLabor, AS400, Net suite, PeopleSoft, ADP, Paychex

JD Edwards, SAP- Business One

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant March, 2015- September, 2015

Silver Blue, Inc. - Duluth, GA.

Complete setup of accounting system for 4 companies using Quick books Premier Accountant.

Created budget for a start-up company for three years.

Entered all historical data and recreated financial statements for 4 companies dating back to 2009 thru 2013.

Review of all issued promissory notes to ensure correct dates and amounts before entering into notes payable.

Preparation and entry of all journal entries to include inter-company transfers.

Review and entry of stock and bonds into accounting system to insure accuracy.

Research of Canadian patents for product being developed by a R&D company.

Worked with Canadian and European currency conversions.

Assisted a second financial company within the same office with their existing clients as needed on a weekly basis.

Created company documents to include policies and procedures, PTO schedule tracking, Transfer Authorization forms.

Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.

Handled the books for a total of 8 companies.

Corporate Accountant March, 2013- October, 2014

Premier North America, Inc. - Norcross, GA.

Set up of accounting system using SAP-Business one.

Responsible for entry of Accounts receivable.

Responsible for meeting with bank representatives to find most cost effective merchant services companies.

Review and analysis of merchant service fees.

Analysis of shipping cost for wholesale and retail customers.

Handled all accounts payable functions.

Balance sheet and General Ledger reconciliation.

Preparation and processing of multi-state payroll on a bi-weekly basis for 25 employees including calculation of commissions for sales team.

Performed all hiring duties to include posting of positions and interviewing.

Trained and supervised new employees hired to perform accounting duties.

Responsible for all human resource duties

Handle new vendor set up to include all appropriate documentation required was accurately completed per company and government requirements.

Managed the set-up of all wholesale customers to include credit terms, payment arrangements and shipping.

Interaction with warehouse personnel on a daily basis.

Analysis of all inventory related to costing.

Scheduled delivery of international container shipments.

Prepared and filed year end Personal property tax forms.

Manage full cycle accounts payable including three way match and check processing.

Handle sales and use tax filing for two locations and trade show

Manage annual and new business license applications and filings

Set up chart of accounts and general ledger accounts.

Perform bank account, credit card and vendor account reconciliations.

Work with outside CPA to form organized accounting procedures.

Senior Accountant February, 2010 - March, 2013

Bearing Point - Atlanta, GA

Daily deposit and payment application.

Prepared and processed commission and hourly payroll on a weekly basis.

Handled new vendor set up including information verification, credit terms setup.

Managed full cycle accounts payable.

Research of state and federal tax issues for audit purposes.

Calculation of taxes owed for services performed on foreign soil.

Performed credit card and bank account reconciliations.

Managed expense reimbursements for consultants.

Handled month end close on schedule.

Assisted employees with preparation of benefit forms.

Preparation of financial statements to include Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow statements.

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract) August, 2009-January, 2010

Horizon Software Inc. - Duluth, GA

Calculation and filing of sales and use tax for multiple locations.

Made adjustments to account status and effectively communicated status to Sales Representatives.

Reviewed all sales orders for accuracy and processed them in a timely manner.

Collection and entry of all expense reports for check processing on a timely basis.

Processed invoices and sales orders while adhering to strict deadline.

Release and editing of orders.

Input check payments received and processed credit card payments.

Assisted in preparation of month-end documents and ensured all transactions were posted on time.

Researched and resolved payment and credit issues.

Assistant Controller April, 2005-July, 2009

Simple Floors - Suwannee, GA

Recovered 26K in over payments made due to duplicate vendor or invoice entry.

Implementation of policies and procedures to ensure no vendor duplications or duplicate payments were processed.

Performed full cycle accounts payable.

Processed and filed sales and use tax for multiple locations.

Updated pricing in computer system to ensure correct pricing.

Performed any additional task and/or duties assigned by management.

Responsible for credit card and bank reconciliation.

Responsible for hiring of additional personnel including accounts receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk.

Supervised accounting department.

Performed complete commissioned and salary payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

Oversaw transition from ADP eZ Labor to Paychex payroll.

Handled set up and move of office/staff to new location.

Performed monthly internal audits of all accounts.

Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries.

EDUCATION

BS/Accounting (2011) Strayer University

Criminal Justice (1990) Cape Fear Tech Comm. College

Computer Programming (1998) Fayetteville Tech Comm. College

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