MELECIA ROBERTS
**** ***** **** ** *-**, Atlanta, GA30324 *******.*******@*****.***
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
Staff Accountant (Part time)
Responsible for financial and operational procedures for the organization
. Reconcile daily sales transactions
. Prepare various journal postings
. Accounts Receivable and Payable
. 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
. Evaluated and tested financial and operational internal controls as
outlined in the audit plan
. Analyzed findings, determined "root causes", formulated opinions, and
developed recommendations.
. Compiled reports that summarize testing results of audited areas
. Reviewed financial statements
. Evaluated employee compensation plans
. Compared inventory
Xerox Company Montego Bay, Jamaica
2006-2011
(US$26B, Fortune 500 American based company)
Senior Accountant
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)
. Performed critical time sensitive Month End activities, including
posting of journal entries and account reconciliations in compliance
with US GAAP
. Performed analysis and resolution of accounting issues
. Documented policies and procedures and assisted internal and external
auditors with documentation for SOX review
. Reconciled payroll tax accounts, state, local, FICA, etc. under USGAAP
. Performed training sessions for employees
Staff Accountant June 2006 -
November 2008
Performed critical and time sensitive accounting procedures for various US
organizations
. Performed account reconciliations on various general ledger accounts
including AP, AR and Payroll
. Prepared various journal postings and maintained proper supporting
documentation
. Resolved exceptions that were delaying payment and processed timely
and accurate payments
EDUCATION
B.S. Accounting, GPA: 3.6 of 4.0
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville Campus (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