General Ledger Accountant

Accounting and Finance Administration Account Analysis General Ledger Strategic Planning and Execution

Accounts Receivable and Payable Bank Payroll Management Reporting and Documentation

Problem Resolution and Decision-Making Time Management and Prioritization

Qualifications Profile

Hardworking and highly organized professional with in-depth background in tax and financial accounting; specializing in account reconciliation, reports generation, and tax management

Skilled at preparing the month- and year-end financial statements on diverse locations, globally and internationally. Adept at preparing and formulating reports while ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures. Known for 100% dedication to work while maintaining outstanding performance to ensure the accomplishment of goals. Armed with proven ability to excel both independently and as part of a team within complex fast-paced work environments. Equipped with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills in working collaboratively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Relevant Experience

Sontara, Nashville, TN

General Ledger Accountant 2015–Present

Verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports with reporting and procedural standards

Confer with leadership to report the finances of the company

Create, implement, and compile data and accounting systems through the use of current computer technology

Conduct comprehensive review of documents and emails for the preparation of general journal entries into SAP, impacting both balance sheet and income statement

Exemplify keen attention to detail in performing the following:

oDefinition, monitoring, and control of close process;

oMonthly reconciliation of balance sheet, including collaboration with controller to review the completed task;

oAppraisal, evaluation, inventory, and documentation of real property and equipment;

oMaintenance of fixed asset schedules, including CIP and accumulated depreciation; along with journal entry log book monthly for Sontara Old Hickory Inc., and Sontara America, Inc.;

oReconciliation of company credit card receipts with statements, including follow-up on outstanding transactions

Partner with designated business units in preparing and validating balance sheet accounts

Provide prompt response to ad hoc requests from the United States governmental agencies, banks, and tax authorities

Partner with Payroll, Procurement, HR, and IT departments in enhancing and standardizing operational processes

Render proactive support to the following key functions:

oExecution of month-end close processes and general support to the business regarding decision and analysis;

oAdministration of accounts payable and accounts receivable; and

oPreparation of information requested by external auditors

Genesco, Nashville, TN

Accountant II 2015

Took charge of organizing and posting journal entries, reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts

Collaborated with various corporate departments to ascertain proper accounting for payments, inventory purchases, and expenses

Actively participated in monthly closings, preparing monthly financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, physical inventory checks, and implementing internal financial controls and processes

American Howa Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY

Accounting Administrator 2008–2014

Accurately calculated of the gross pay, withholding taxes, insurance, and pension deductions for all company employees

Encoded all employees’ information into ADP payroll system and assessed the payroll compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and taxing authorities

Carried out research and application of the complex tax concepts as well as completed the preparation of multistate sales tax and property tax returns

Monitored systematic processing of all purchase orders, issued accounts receivable invoices, as well as entered and paid accounts payable invoices when due

Keenly supervised and audited the capital expenditure requests and processed the actual capital expenditures as well as led the month-end journal entries for depreciation, scrapping, and sale of assets

Drafted monthly reports of cash flow analysis as well as month-end and year-end financial statements for various locations

Performed month-end reconciliations of the capital asset accounts and bank statements for various cash accounts as well as spearheaded the assessment of month-end closing journal entries for depreciation, loan amortization, payroll, and balance sheet accounts

Took charge of monitoring and reconciling credit card statements for all employees while processing the employee expense reports

Aided in the preparation of the yearly budget by gathering and combining the budget of different departments; along with the execution of monthly inventory cycle counts and inventory reconciliations

Offered direct help to outside auditors, bankers, and certified public accountant (CPA) in organizing and reviewing audit schedules while maintaining direct interaction with outside CPA for income taxes

Key Highlights:

Accomplished the installation of the payroll and accounting system for the company

Generated the original chart of accounts, vendors, and suppliers into Peachtree Accounting System

Worked in collaboration with the operations and technology managers in installing a new plant-wide Plex enterprise resource planning (ERP) System

Obtained promotion from accountant to an accounting administrator in 2009 for demonstrating exceptional work performance

Holland CPAs, Bowling Green, KY

Senior Tax Accountant 2006–2007

Exhibited proficiency in producing individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns

Displayed effectiveness in dealing with and resolving all property tax issues for small- to medium-sized business, including construction firms, restaurants, law firms, and doctor’s offices

Exemplified exceptional customer service in providing high-level of finance accounting and tax support to a wide-range clients

Directly worked in partnership with clients to gain full understanding of their businesses, overall objectives, and financial goals

Guaranteed the proper posting of all cash receipts, disbursements as well as adjusted and closed entries

Supervised the delivery of accurate and complete financial statements and schedules

Assisted all clients in enhancing knowledge regarding financial health while supporting them in making sound financial decisions

Assumed full responsibility in researching, interpreting, and explaining complex accounting standards and tax laws to confirm compliance with acceptable practices and established a high-degree of client understanding regarding requirements

Key Highlights:

Earned recognition as Champion of the Month for securing the majority of new clients while maintaining high service standards

Played an integral role in saving clients’ money through analysis of depreciation schedules and changing of the assets’ classifications

Successfully retained high success rates, thereby winning penalty abatements form revenue cabinet

Served as representative for clients before regulatory authorities; effectively responded to and resolved any issues or disputes

Rendered efficient strategies in reducing future tax liability and exposure

Kentucky Department of Revenue, Bowling Green, KY

Revenue Field Auditor I, II, III 2003–2006

Initiated technical audits for all business tax administration administered by the Revenue Cabinet, such as withholding, sales, tangible, use, severance, intangible property, and income taxes

Leveraged knowledge of tax laws to respond to tax payer inquiries and guide accounting personnel

Evaluated tax returns to maintain compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory tax provisions

Organized and facilitated comprehensive training to strengthen knowledge and expertise of all personnel

Key Highlights:

Gained three fast-track promotions in recognition for surpassing expectations in expert management of various complex audits

Provided strategic leadership to assigned Audit Team which led to the successful accomplishment of more than 25 annual audits for small businesses to multimillion-dollar conglomerates

Other Experience

United States Postal Service, Holland, KY

Acting Postmaster/Officer-in-Charge

Education

Bachelor of Science in in Accounting 2001

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (State of Kentucky)

Activities

Volunteer Treasurer East Allen Volunteer Fire Department

Former Volunteer Financial Consultant Scottsville Country Club

Technical Acumen

SAP Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Office: Word Excel, and Outlook Peachtree QuickBooks

Prosystem Accounting BNA Tax Research Superforms Creative Solutons Accounting

Lotus Turbotax Drake Income Tax Plex ERP Systems

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