Sharon Frost, MBA, CPA Candidate

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Duluth, GA 30096

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ac053v@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Strayer University Chamblee, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Minor in Business Management (2011). Magna Cum Laude (3.875 GPA).

Strayer University Chamblee, Georgia

MBA with a concentration in accounting (2012). GPA 3.8333

Summary:

Hands on experience with a variety of software systems, including Blackbaud (Financial Edge and Raisers Edge), Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, MRI, Tenant Pro, Turbo Tax, ADP and Proliant Payroll Systems, and Microsoft Office. Certifications include notary public.

Work Experience:

Families First Atlanta, GA

Controller – Senior Management January 2017 – March 2017

Supervision of accounting staff

Ensure the integrity of general ledger, financial statements and related financial reports for the organization.

Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the Organization.

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, system of accounts, and records on all Organization transactions and assets. Oversee the operations of the accounting department staff and functions, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.

Issue timely and complete financial statements. Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

Ensure that monthly reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Maintain the chart of accounts, an orderly accounting filing system, and a system of controls over accounting transactions.

Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Perform various accounting functions according to documented procedures to ensure monthly and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time.

Streamline reconciliation processes to complete relevant accounting tasks on time.

Prepare reports that outline the Organization's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, based on past, present and future operations.

Coordinate the provision of reports and other information to external auditors for the annual audit and address general ledger related audit control comments.

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Assist departments in budgeting financial needs, accelerating cash receipts, and controlling disbursements, overseeing bank balances, proper grant accounting, and evaluating and implementing computerized accounting systems.

AID Atlanta, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Controller – Senior Management April 2015 – December 30, 2016

Manage a staff of four employees.

Revised the entire accounting system to change it from cash accounting to accrual accounting.

Created and implemented policies and procedures, including financial controls for the Finance Department.

Maintain and manage an $11 million budget.

Oversee 21 Federal grants totaling more than $8 million, including billing to these grants for reimbursement of expenses and internal auditing.

Process bimonthly payroll for over 100 employees and track employees’ leave time.

Review of AP to ensure proper coding to GL and documentation is present.

Ongoing process in developing a compliance program to monitor compliance with regulatory aspects of healthcare delivery, including billing practices, Medicaid and Medicare compliance.

Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts as part of the month end close.

Process month end close and prepare and present internal and external financial reporting to a variety of stakeholders (CEO, Senior Staff, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Development Department, funders, banks, IRS, etc.)

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice

Preparation of federal, local and state tax forms and regulatory reports (i.e. FFR, Form 5500, 401K, Medicare, Medicaid, IRS Form 990, State Tax returns, etc.)

LaBounty and Associates Atlanta, GA

Senior Accountant / Auditor - Management Mar 2013 – Apr 2015

Manage a staff of two employees.

Work in all aspects of public accounting including audits, compilations, reviews, month end close, payroll, grant reimbursement, and taxes.

Responsible for scheduling all audits for non-profit, for profit, and post secondary schools.

Coordinate with all clients to obtain necessary documents for the audit.

Balance the 90/10 Title IV spreadsheet for post secondary schools with their G5 report and make student selections for audit.

Make AP and AR selections and examine these documents for accuracy and proper classification.

Complete audit reports ensuring that all notes to the financial statements are updated and accurate.

Do compliance report for the post secondary schools and report any findings that are not in compliance with the Department of Education in adhering to Title IV.

Report compliance findings for schools and compile Corrective Action Plan addressing these findings.

Send Management Representation letter to audit client.

Send SAS-114 letter to audit client.

Work with non-profit clients (including Hope Atlanta and Latin American Association) accounting including bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, forecasting, month end close, and grant reimbursements.

Taxes for individuals and small businesses including S corporations.

The Shopping Center Group Atlanta, GA Property Accountant - Retail Jan 2012 – Mar 2013

Responsible for full cycle accounting for thirteen retail commercial properties.

Maintain multiple property accounts for multiple clients.

Accurately record income, expenses and changes in assets and liabilities on a monthly basis.

Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and applicable schedules to ensure accurate reporting.

Calculate depreciation and amortization.

Monitor cash balances and prepare monthly bank statement reconciliations.

Prepare cash funding requests.

Track capital expenditures.

Prepare reserve requests from Lenders and Seller escrows.

Ensure accurate timing and payment of all payables.

Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements.

Prepare and assist property management in annual budget process.

Update projected cash flow schedules throughout year.

Review and calculate annual operating expense recoveries.

Maintain tenant ledgers and interact with tenants with disputes.

Calculate and prepare management fees.

Monitor tenant sales reporting and calculate percentage rent.

Calculate and prepare sales tax returns.

Prepare monthly distributions to equity partners.

Perform CAM reconciliations with varying requirements and caps.

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Habif Properties Atlanta, GA Property Accountant – Industrial - Management Mar 2009 – Dec 2011

Manage a staff of one employee.

Responsible for all AR consisting of cash application, credit checks, and reconciling of 165 tenant ledgers, and collection of past due rents.

Prepare CAM reconciliations.

In charge of full cycle AP.

Handle quarterly distribution to 30 investors.

Maintain property taxes for 45 commercial properties.

Monthly reconciliation of five checking accounts and the general ledger.

Monitor the accuracy of all financial reports for 45 commercial properties and 249 individual units

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Responsible for all 1099, 1096, DOL-4, 940, and G-7 reporting for the company.

Atlanta Foods International Atlanta, GA

Accounting Assistant Sept 2006 – Dec 2008

Managed full cycle AP for three locations.

Responsible for all sales and drivers’ expense reports.

Assisted with cash application, AR, and journal entries.

Reconciled the day end for all locations using spreadsheets in Excel.

Responsible for daily reconciliation of multi-million dollar line of credit.

Experienced with intercompany general ledger and journal entries.

Memberships:

National Association of Professional Women – Gwinnett Chapter

American Society of Women Accountants – Atlanta Chapter

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

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