OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in the field of accounting which offers
opportunities for career growth and advancement as well as an opportunity
to expound on my accounting knowledge
EDUCATION
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
Bachelor's in Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Engagements
Atlanta, GA
Aaron's, Staff Accountant
Nov. 2014 - March 2015
. Monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts to ensure
accuracy of each account
. Month end close responsibilities including review of ledgers,
preparation and posting of journal entries, numerous standard entries
. Prepared P/L statements, accruals, and adjustments
. Prepared depreciation and amortization schedules
Contract Engagements
Atlanta, GA
Deloitte, Senior Accountant
Aug. 2013 - July. 2014
. Review and analyze financial information from the general ledger, sub
ledger and other systems, for accuracy and compliance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as internal policy and
procedures
. Audit receipts from client teams and prepare audit findings report
. Responsible for ensuring expense reimbursements are in compliance with
policy
. Assist with special accounting and financial projects as needed
TASQ Technology, Accounting Associate (Contract)
Aug. 2012 - Aug. 2013
. Post cash receipts into Oracle/UMO
. Train other employees on cash applications processes and procedures
. Collection for Canada
Customer Service Roles (Contract) July
2011 - Aug. 2012
. Performed customer service duties for various companies in Atlanta on
a temporary basis, while diligently searching for a new opportunity in
accounting
Focus on the Family
Colorado Springs, CO
Financial Accountant II
Sept. 2007 - Sept. 2010
. Performed general accounting duties including responsibilities for
full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable
. Prepared journal entries and assisted with monthly financial close
. Prepared P/L statements, accruals, account write-offs, and valuation
adjustments
. Performed wire transfers
. Reconciled inter-company accounts/transactions
. Performed record-keeping in compliance with GAAP policies
. Participated in cross functional team assignments and assisted with
preparation of monthly, quarterly, and special event sales
Pioneer Sand Co. Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
Staff Accountant
Oct. 2006 - Sept. 2007
. Posted daily cash, checks, and credit card transactions
. Reconciled transactions to accounts receivable balances bi-weekly and
the general ledger monthly
. Prepared bank reconciliations monthly for 16 company locations
. Payroll
.
Colomex Inc. DBA/Taco Bell
Colorado Springs, CO
Payroll Administrator (Contract) July
2006 - Oct. 2006
. Responsible for balancing all payroll data received from the
franchises, and recording adjustments as needed
. Created reports necessary to maintain financial records
. Analyzed and reconciled reports to system and reported any
discrepancies of data to management
Henderson Electric Company
Atlanta, GA
Staff Accountant July 2002 -
July 2006
. Prepared journal entries and various financial statement including the
income statement, balance sheet, etc.
. Maintained a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with
GAAP
. Held responsibilities in accounts payable
. Reconciled subsidiary ledgers to the GL monthly
. Collected and compiled information for tax filing and reporting
purposes
. Reconciled vendor statements, and researched and corrected
discrepancies
. Worked with the Controller's group to ensure that all financial close
deadlines were met
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel and Word, JD Edwards, People Soft, Oracle, Great Plains,
SAP, ADP, Solomon, Ceridian, Pay Pilot, Auto Pilot, Acrosoft, File Net,
Lawson, VLOOKUP and pivot tables