tiffany cohen
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qualifications
ACCOUNTANT
Ten years' experience as a highly organized and detail-focused
with an exceptional track record for accurately handling
financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments. Strengths
include general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis,
budgeting, cash management, and internal and external reporting.
Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts
receivables. Proven ability to identify and implement
improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and
productivity
education, professional registration
A.A, Accounting - Atlanta Technical College
B.S., Accounting - Strayer University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Accountant 2011-Present
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment, Atlanta, GA
Handle all accounts receivable for six stations. Process all
Account Executive Commission on a monthly basis as well as
quarterly bonuses. Prepare management reports and financial
summaries regarding Aging on accounts. Push spot order through
to Traffic Department on a daily basis. Make sure client
approvals matched Orders. Handle any client discrepancies.
Corporate Liaison between Atlanta Market and Head Quarters in San
Antonio, TX. Meet with Sales Managers, VP of Finance, President
and Account Executives regarding any Advertiser or Agency issues.
Work with Advertiser as well as Agencies to workout payment plans
with delinquent accounts. Use Viero, Radio Fusion, OneSpace
Excel, and PeopleSoft for all day to day operational activities.
Deposit all payments to Bank of America using electronic
checking.
Selected Contributions:
From 2011 to 2012 decreased Aging over 91 days past due by 56%
Made the use of entering correct information for Advertisers and
Agencies more streamline.
Improved relations with and reduced turnover among mid-management
and support staff.
Accounting Specialist 2007-2011
Carver & Associates, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Handle all accounts receivable and client payable financials,
posting debits and credits, handled job cost accounting, budgets
for each hotel project. Handled all problems and solutions for
clients. Handled all financial reports, issued all purchase
order request to clients for reimbursements as well as, handling
all responsibilities of Controller when absent.
Tracked all transactions from bank statement and daily
bookkeeping, reconcile all financial transactions daily as well
as monthly. Working side-by-side with the Controller and
President of the company. Handle purchasing power for small or
problem jobs and created all financial reports given to each
individual client. Reported all discrepancies with Controller
and/or President of the company. Made sure all purchases were in
line with the budget and if not created addendums to offset
balance. Also, create special reports for Sales Depart and meet
with the Sales team twice a month. Used QuickBooks, Excel and
Purchasing Systems for all accounting information.
Selected Contributions:
Made sure the Purchasing Department and Accounting Department
stay on one accord within budget
Keep the flow of checks and balances on the same level, making
sure that all transactions have no discrepancies
Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick
turnaround timelines, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual
financial statements.
Acc Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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B&K Accounting Consultants, Atlanta, GA
Handle all accounts payable and receivable for several different
companies. Posting debits and credits, handled job cost
accounting, budgets, reconciliation, as well as all other
financial documents and reports needed by clients.
Set up and create all accounting journals for clients this
included general, purchasing, sales, receivables and special
journal whether computerized or hard back (excel). Handled all
tax preparation making sure all information is ready for CPA
review.
Some of the Companies include:
Picture Perfect Event Planning
Tatum Partners, Inc.
Llop & Llop, CPA
Shack on Main
CDC Software, Inc.
1st Pacific Group, Inc.
Bookkeeper 2004-2006
H & R Block, Tucker, GA
Reconcile all financial transactions, posting debits and credits,
producing financial statements, and recording all tractions for
fifty-four to one hundred six offices. Prepare management
reports and financial summaries using FIN (Financial Information
Network) and EPRT (Electronic Payment Report Transactions)
detailing the company's financial status.
Also generated bank deposits, for three banks (Wachovia, Bank of
America, and Sun-Trust) verify and balance receipts. Created
invoices and track overdue accounts. Research and resolve
billing and collections disputes.
Selected Contributions:
Helped in part as being the number one district with the H & R
Block Company.
Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick
turnaround timelines, accurate monthly quarterly and annual
financial statements.
Accounting Technician 2002-2004
Feed My Lambs Christian Academy, Atlanta, GA
Managed financial transactions and record keeping with strict
attention to detail. Verfied and posted transaction to general
ledger.
Reconciled and balanced accounts and computed interest rates.
Compiled statistical reports for management. Generated monthly
statements and invoices for customers. Communicated with
customers to address inquires and resolve issues.
Selected Contributions:
Improved processes for creating customer invoices, which reduced
overall timeframe for receiving payments.
Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on
increased levels of responsibility.
Assistant Bookkeeper (Internship) 2000-2001
Jupiter Finance, Morrow, GA
Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data.
Performed accounts receivable functions, balancing cash, and
posting sales invoices as needed by CPA's.
Worked with accounts payable department to post invoices.
Accurately entered transaction into proprietary company
accounting systems. Completed ad hoc assignments and analyses
for managers and supervisors.
Selected Contributions:
Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing
assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of
accuracy.
Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts
receivable through improved collections processes.