MELECIA ROBERTS
**** ***** **** ** *-**, Atlanta, GA30324 *******.*******@*****.*** 404-***-****
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
An exceptionally talented accounting professional with strong work ethics and proven abilities in achieving and exceeding objectives is seeking an Accounting position with growth potential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Frabel Studio and Gallery, Atlanta, GA January 2013 – Present
Accountant (Part time)
Responsible for financial and operational procedures for the organization
1. Reconcile daily sales transactions
2. Prepare various journal postings
3. Accounts Receivable and Payable
4. Month End Close
C.A.P. Group Limited, Lucea, Jamaica November 2011 - October 2012
Internal Auditor
Performed quarterly and year-end audit procedures as well as financial and operational processes of the organizations
1. Evaluated and tested financial and operational internal controls as outlined in the audit plan
2. Analyzed findings, determined "root causes", formulated opinions, and developed recommendations.
3. Compiled reports that summarize testing results of audited areas
4. Reviewed financial statements
5. Evaluated employee compensation plans
6. Compared inventory
Xerox Company Montego Bay, Jamaica 2006-2011
(US$26B, Fortune 500 American based company)
Senior Accounting Analyst November 2008 – November 2011
Performed outsourced Accounting and financial services, including Journal Entry Postings, payments/wire processing, and account reconciliations, on behalf of Publicly Traded US companies including United Technologies (US$61B in Assets)
1. Performed critical time sensitive Month End activities, including posting of journal entries and account reconciliations in compliance with US GAAP
2. Performed analysis and resolution of accounting issues
3. Documented policies and procedures and assisted internal and external auditors with documentation for SOX review
4. Reconciled payroll tax accounts, state, local, FICA, etc. under USGAAP
5. Performed training sessions for employees
Accounting Analyst June 2006 – November 2008
Performed critical and time sensitive accounting procedures for various US organizations
1. Performed account reconciliations on various general ledger accounts including AP, AR and Payroll
2. Prepared various journal postings and maintained proper supporting documentation
3. Resolved exceptions that were delaying payment and processed timely and accurate payments
EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting
Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica (August 2012)
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office Suite (extensive Excel expertise - v lookups, pivot tables, charts and basic formulas), SAP, Black Line, Mainframe, ADP, GL Interface, ODM and QuickBooks