Lisa C. Briscoe
Scott Depot, WV 25560
abknbn@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY:
Accomplished accounting and finance professional whose work ethic and
dedication, along with experience in the healthcare, public, and
private accounting industries, will be an asset. Offering knowledge
and skills in the areas of:
. Financial Statement Preparation & Supplementary Analysis for Month-End
and Year-End Close
. Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts
. Internal & External Auditing and Control
. Payroll & Other Taxes
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Major-Accounting
May 2006
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV
EXPERIENCE:
Staff Accountant
October 2009 - July 2010
Parc Management, LLC Jacksonville, FL
PARC Management owns and operates twenty-five entertainment facilities
across North America, including two of the top regional theme parks in
the United States. Its portfolio consists of theme parks, water parks,
family entertainment centers, NASCAR SpeedParks, and lodging
facilities. My job functions included:
. Designed and developed spreadsheets for managing all intercompany
accounts and transactions, fixed asset reconciliations, and bank
reconciliations.
. Recorded monthly intercompany journal entries involving transfers,
allocations, adjustments, and corrections.
. Conducted intercompany analysis and supplemental reconciliation
eliminating a $6 million balance sheet variance.
. Communicated with controller, finance directors, and accounts payable
team to ensure all monthly intercompany activity was properly recorded
into general ledger and all variances resolved.
. Coordinated with external auditors to prepare general ledger schedules
and necessary correcting entries in order to issue annual financial
statements.
. Organized and monitored payment of property taxes for 25 entities.
. Identified opportunities for improvement by which accounting tasks are
more efficiently handled.
Staff Accountant November 2006 - August
2009
American Medical Facilities Management (AMFM), Inc. Charleston, WV
AMFM, Inc. is a multi-company healthcare corporation which owns and
operates 11 skilled nursing facilities in West Virginia. My job
functions included:
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. Prepared all financial transactions and their supporting documentation
for month-end close process.
. Maintained all records with regards to accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll, general ledger, auditing, and fixed assets.
. Posted journal entries into general ledger software, timely and
accurately.
. Reviewed monthly trend reports to ensure all income and expenses are
reported and properly stated in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles.
. Analyzed any and all account variances and reported to upper
management.
. Researched accounts receivable outstanding balances and credits in
order to obtain reimbursement and maximize cash flow.
. Reconciled balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly and
yearly basis.
. Created spreadsheets for bank, general ledger and A/R account
reconciliations.
. Examined and audited internal and external policies and procedures to
guarantee that all controls are implemented and executed properly.
. Managed state and government reporting requirements in order to
complete and submit W-2's, Medicare Cost Reports, Medicaid Cost
Reports, and the WVHCA Annual Report of Nursing Homes.
. Calculated depreciation, amortization, and other financial data
necessary to remit payroll and other taxes.
. Trained regional business office supervisors in governmental and
commercial insurance billing policies and procedures to enhance
collections.
Intern May 2005 - August
2005
Arnett & Foster, P.L.L.C. Charleston, WV
Assigned to auditing engagements of healthcare, not-for-profit, and
financial institution clients. Assisted in planning and testing of
internal controls, compiling information and data, and preparing
supporting work papers and schedules in accordance with GAAP.
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
Microsoft applications, including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
Outlook, Lotus 1-2-3, Great Plains, FRX, Mas 90, QuickCare,
Depreciation Solutions, and Internet Research.
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