Summary

Efficient, methodical Senior Accountant with experience in many areas of accounting. Areas of expertise include statement preparation, general ledger and sub ledger reconciliation and maintenance, banking liaising, cash flow management, A/P and A/R supervision, customer and vendor relationship management, budget creation, inventory control, and working with independent auditors.

Highlights

Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Outlook.

Directly reported to CFO & Vice Presidents.

Proficient in Yardi software.

Manages time effectively.

Proficient in Quickbooks.

Dedicated to tasks and adherent to policy.

Multiple entity processing.

Accomplishments

Implemented controls to reduce vendor payment errors.

Created monthly procedure for receivables process, reducing outstanding balances.

Developed executive monthly summary and balance sheet review for upper management

As Accounting Manager, implemented P card system for petty cash disbursement throughout company-owned facilities.

Created spreadsheets to monitor and analyze sales and costs.

Experience

Senior Accountant 2016 – 2019

Prairie Dog Pet Products, Grand Prairie, TX

Responsible for daily Business Banking Certificates for cash management loans. Managed accounts receivable, including credit and collections. Utilized SPS Commerce, Fishbowl, and Quickbooks software. Performed inter-company transfers and reconciling of inter-company accounts. Recorded month-end entries and updated balance sheet schedules and metrics. Coordinated with lender bank and outside auditors to prepare PBC schedules. Handled special projects requested by management.

Accounting Manager 2013 – 2016 The LaSalle Group, Irving, Texas

Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable departments. Supervised three A/P and three A/R specialists. Maintained transactions and spreadsheets for 40 separate entities. Reviewed and posted A/R and A/P batches. Handled special projects such as property taxes and franchise tax. Implemented new P card system for petty cash, overseeing the disbursement of 150 cards to corporate-managed entities. Recorded journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts.

Senior Accountant 2006 - 2012

Ksds Enterprises, Inc., La Mirada, California

Prepared Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheet reports, cash flow reports, and bank reconciliations. Performed sales and cost analyses utilizing spreadsheets. Responsible for all accounting functions including credit approvals, receivables, payables, payroll taxes, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.

Accountant/Manager 1995 - 2005

Bristol Chevron, Santa Ana, California

As accountant and business manager, responsible for all aspects of the business. Filed all tax and government reports, including estimated quarterly tax payment, sales and use tax, and payroll and property taxes. Controlled inventory and operational costs. Estimated and sold services to customers. Maintained customer relationships and marketing for new customers. Supervised employees and negotiated with vendors.

Accounting Manager 1992 - 1994

Kingsley Manufacturing, Hollywood, California

Responsible for Accounting department. Supervised general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, & accounts receivable processes. Analyzed and recorded labor and overhead variances. Researched purchase price variances. Updated standard costs and recorded effects on inventory. Controlled year-end inventory audits and performed cycle counts.

Budget Senior Accountant 1989 - 1991

Kraco Enterprises, Compton, California

Prepared and monitored annual operating budgets. Worked with department heads and developed monthly executive summary reports and balance sheet reviews for upper management. Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.

Senior Accountant 1986 - 1989

O’Asian Designs Inc., Compton, California

Performed bank reconciliations and generated cash management reports. Reconciled and monitored factored accounts receivable and letters of credit. Maintained asset and depreciation schedules. Served as the principal liaison with outside auditors. Prepared year-end audit PBC paperwork and coordinated auditors through audits.

Education

BBA Accounting

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

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