Mersida Mimms
MERSIDA MIMMS
502-***-**** (Home)
Louisville, KY 40218
*********@*****.***
Summary
Detail oriented business professional with seventeen years of increasingly responsible experience in finance, general
accounting, financial data reporting, financial statements, general ledger reconciliation, tax preparation and data
analysis. A strong leader with ability to hire and train quality individuals. Highly effective at generating winning
solutions. Imaginative and innovative individual with a strong work ethic resulting in a track record of profitable
solutions.
Recognized for adaptability, sound judgment, confidentiality and dedication.
Experience
Kindred Healthcare / HR Affiliates Louisville, KY Jan. 2015 to Present
Financial Analysis Consultant
Analyze financial statements and budgets. Retrieve data from SAP and SharePoint for analysis. Investigate and
correct errors within the data.
Tie out Financial Statements (divisional and consolidated) due to acquisitions.
Convert work-papers” and “roll-ups to current system for more than 1800 acquired facilities. Meet crucial
deadlines to improve the company's bottom line.
Humana Inc. Louisville, KY Feb. 2013 to Dec 2014
Financial Operations Analyst
Researched, documented and analyzed multi-faceted operational production and performance data, with impacts on
day-to-day operations. Identified data trends, produced reports, identified root cause metrics, developed ideas and
assisted with programs and projects to solve problems, and presented and assisted with implementation of solution.
Performed routine report production including: projections, staffing analysis, operational production performance,
performance measurement and tracking, and trend analysis. Made recommendations based on data analysis of potential
problems. Queried data and summarized in fashion suitable for making business decisions. Worked with multiple
operational audit areas and groups to understand data and processes.
H&R Block, Louisville, KY Jan. 2001 to Present (Seasonal)
Senior Tax Accountant
Prepare and review federal, state and local tax returns. Maintain tax records; prepare tax schedules and related reports
for federal, state and local tax returns. Research and interpret applicable tax laws and regulations. Remit tax payments
to appropriate taxing jurisdictions in a timely manner. Assist Manager in the supervision and management of the tax
office. Supervise end of day closing duties, such as cash register and revenue reconciliation. Retrieve and summarize
financial information for bookkeeping and reporting purposes.
Experience continued
Stock Yards Bank, Louisville, KY Feb. 2002 to Dec. 2011
Sr. Research Investigator/Assistant Supervisor
Promoted to Supervisor 11/2006
Supervised and provided support and training to 8-16 associates. Assigned work, developed, mentored and motivated
staff individually and as a group. Approved and monitored time entry records. Provided career coaching, evaluated
performance, resolved complaints, disciplined and dismissed employees.
Sr. Research Investigator
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Maintained and reconciled accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounts and all adjusting entries.
Produced timely and accurate financial statements and reports, for board members and management, as well as for
internal and external audit. Investigated and resolved outstanding bank- to- bank outages, returns and late claims in a
timely and accurate manner. Investigated errors associated with check processing and ACH processes. Established and
implemented accounting and administrative procedures. Reviewed, revised, and implemented necessary internal
controls. Reduced charge off of high-risk accounts by 45%.
Education
1996 University of Mannheim Germany- Kaufmaennische Berufsschule
Degree: BAcc- Accounting
1992 Wilhelm Raabe High School – Bremerhaven Germany
High School Diploma
Skills
Microsoft Office; Access, Microsoft Excel – Macros, Vlookups and Pivot Tables Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft Word, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Premier Director, TMS, TPS, Adobe, BLockWorks.
Navision, Jet Reports. Monarch, Document Direct
Data analysis, trending, financial data reporting, accounts payable. Accounts receivable,
bookkeeping, financial statements, general ledger reconciliation, tax preparation. Bookkeeping,
Customer Relations excellent communication skills strong leadership and problem solving skills and the ability to
handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Fluent in German and Bosnian.
Certifications / T raining:
Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)
Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)
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