Dipo Popoola
**** ****** ***** ***#****, Atlanta, GA 30324
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Gables Residential Trust
Atlanta, GA
October 2008 - Present
. Prepare and manage the accounting books for 19 luxury apartment
communities by recording of journal entries, review of general ledger,
generation of financials, and distribution of owners' reports
. Provide accounting guidance to on-site personnel and assist with
resolving daily operational issues
. Communicate with accounting staff, support staff, and on-site
associates to ensure all required job functions adhere to the Gables
professional standards
. Oversee the liquid assets for properties through the preparation of
cash flow reports, distribution of funds, timely debt payments, and
revenue analysis
. Approve all account payable requests by AP clerks; ensure all proper
coding and signatory requirements are met
. Responsible for the cash management for the accounting department
including generating daily outstanding check list and approving or
rejecting disputed checks
. Initiate and process all wire transfers for the Atlanta accounting and
finance departments
. Prepare and compile audit documentation for internal and external
audit reviews
Huddle House Incorporated
Atlanta, GA
Staff Accountant
August 2007 - October 2008
. Completed month-end close of the general ledger based on accrual
accounting principles
. Prepared account analysis by completing revenue analysis and bank
reconciliations
. Performed all necessary end of the month journal entries and generate
financial reports for the company owners
. Processed and initiated fund transfers through wires and ACH
. Obtained and renewed necessary business licenses to ensure timely
regulation requirements
. Managed the filing of monthly sales and property taxes for the
entire company in 15 states
. Recorded and reviewed the accuracy of all cash deposits and credit
card accounts receivable for 15 company stores
. Answered inquires from government agencies to verify compliance
1 IndyMac Bank
Norcross, GA
Sales Support/Internship
June 2006 - August 2006
. Assisted lending officers in developing construction portfolio by
following up with potential clients and answering any basis questions
. Researched home construction companies for possible new business
. Gathered selected files for compliance audits
. Trained new employee on systems and data work flow
EDUCATION:
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
Concentration: Accounting
Graduation Date: May'07
GPA: 3.0
Eligible to sit for CPA exam - completed review courses in April 2010
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft
ERP, Microsoft FRX Financial Reporting, Adonix ERP Software
ACTIVITIES
. Four year member of Northeastern University Varsity Basketball Team
. Received Key Reserve and Citizenship Awards 04-05 Season