Objective

To obtain a challenging management level position with a stable, well-established company in which I can capitalize on my education and work experience.

Experience

Pure Fishing Columbia, South Carolina

Senior Accountant – Contract Assignment (40 hrs/week) May 2016-June 2016

Perform complex reconciliations between various systems using SAP

Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes and other financial reports.

Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets.

Created tax class manual and other training materials.

Work closely with balance sheet reconciliations.

Accident Insurance Company Columbia, South Carolina

Senior Treasury Accountant (50 hrs/week) December 2013-December 2015

Ensure complete and accurate recording of accounting transactions in the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP and the Company’s accounting policies.

Manage all sub-ledger and general ledger reconciliations and oversee all bank reconciliations.

Responsible for recording journal entries, reconciling ledger accounts, and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Design & produce supporting schedules and analysis to explain financial results and variances. Proactively identify risks and areas of improvement and make recommendations.

Manage all cash management functions including cash concentration accounts, wires, account funding, line of credit, revolvers, etc.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Monitor treasury operational policies and processes.

Oversee cash management, banking and financial institution relationships.

Maintain timely and effective communication with other staff and assist in development of policies and procedures related to accounting functions.

Complete risk management activities including but not limited to ACH periodic reviews; policy and procedure reviews, managing alerts, debit returns, verifications and quality control activities and exception.

Analyze, review, and resolve variances in financial entries, documents, and reports.

Work cross functionally with information technology, billing, and customer service teams to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.

Participate in cross-departmental projects. Identify and document the impact of new programs or system changes on existing accounting processes.

Work with datacenter and software provider(s) to resolve system issues.

Assist with preparation of internal and external presentations, for auditors, treasury, and banking needs.

Department of Defense (The Exchange) Fort Irwin, California

Shift Manager- DustBowl Troop Store (55 hrs/week) March 2013- October 2013

Supervised store associates and warehouse laborers, to include evaluating performance, selecting staff and coaching and disciplining staff.

Requisition and received merchandise, supplies, and equipment.

Ensured compliance with all policies, procedures and directives.

Coordinated staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency; created and maintained time and attendance registers.

Ensured loss prevention procedures were followed and minimized all controllable expenses.

Ensured the security and confidentiality of data, to include personnel records.

Ensured company policies and procedures were being adhered to.

Fully reconciled cash registers during opening and closing shifts.

Ensured integrity of safe on hand by reconciling the funds daily.

Operated a clean, fully-stocked, well patronized store that met or exceeded operational goals.

Pierce & Catoe Mechanical, LLC Lexington, SC

Corporate Office Manager/Accountant (55 hrs/week) May 2012- February 2013

Supervised office staff, to include evaluating staff performance, recruiting and select office staff and coaching and disciplining staff.

Maintained corporate office by designing and implementing office policies, establishing standards and procedures and organizing office operations and procedures.

Reviewed and approved supply requisitions; monitored and maintained office supplies inventory.

Coordinated office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency.

Designed and implemented filing systems and ensured filing systems were maintained and accurate.

Ensured the security and confidentiality of data, to include personnel records.

Ensured company policies and procedures were being adhered to.

Handled customer inquiries and complaints in addition to managing internal staff relations.

Served as safety compliance manager to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

Processed payroll and maintained payroll and related reports recording the accumulation and use of vacations, holidays, sick days and miscellaneous leaves of absence. Also calculated deductions for group health, life and disability insurance premiums and communicated to employees.

Responsible for all payroll tax activities, including compliance with local, state and federal regulations and filing local, state and federal payroll tax returns.

Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close schedules for external auditors.

Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

Managed the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.

Identify and assist with implementation of business processes and work flow productivity improvements within organization.

Responsible for performing the day- to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis.

Liaised with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is completed.

Developed external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers, vendors.

Produced accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.

Analyze and report financial performance against plan, key performance indicators, and business and product objectives. Evaluate and analyze financial reports and processes for efficiencies.

Supervised, directed and reviewed the work of accounting office staff (including check runs, accounts receivable transactions, accounts payable transactions, recording revenues and expenses, etc.)

Utilized QuickBooks Pro for payroll and accounting functions.

Maintained organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions.

Made and implemented recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures.

Hampton Roads Transit Hampton, VA

Sr. Financial Analyst/Charge Card Administrator (40 hrs/week) March 2010- April 2011

Ensured financial integrity of systems and management processes; developed and established controls to ensure they are maintained.

Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close schedules for external auditors for assigned functional areas.

Performed Balance Sheet account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

Provided financial and analytical support to Directors and Managers.

Identified and assisted with implementation of business processes and work flow productivity improvements within organization.

Responsible for performing the day- to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.

Routine communication with Supervisors relating to financial close, issues and deliverables.

Researched and prepared variance analysis and explanations.

Designed, developed, maintained, distributed, and improved a wide-range of reports and analyses.

Analyzed and reported financial performance against plan, key performance indicators, and business and product objectives. Evaluate and analyze financial reports and processes for efficiencies.

Developed, maintained, generated, and distributed monthly Excel-linked PowerPoint-based reporting packages and assist in developing and improving revenue, expense, and capital forecast models.

Utilized PeopleSoft Finance for budgeting and accounting functions.

Served as administrator for procurement charge card program.

Trained cardholders in proper card usage, security and procurement guidelines.

Monitored on a regular basis the transactional data for the charge cards to ensure compliance to policy. Entered cardholder data, reviewed and approved card applications online.

Set appropriate transaction and credit limits on charge cards based on business need.

Hampton University Hampton, VA

Grant Accountant (40-50 hrs/week) March 2008- March 2010

Effectively managed federal grants and monitor grantees for compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines; audit financial records for proper expenditures.

Daily management of Title III federal grant funds totaling $10 million dollars to include reviewing budget information for accuracy.

Prepared account reconciliation and analysis and make all necessary corrections to the general ledger.

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports for agencies and budget executives Submit paper and electronic invoices to funding agencies for reimbursement.

Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly financial forms such as standard forms 269, 269A, 272, 270, and 425

Maintained accounting systems and databases; maintain and update University chart of accounts.

Maintained the University’s record of endowment agreements; research questions relating to endowment funds.

Reviewed endowment fund balances and provide analysis for board of trustees and executives.

Researched, analyzed and summarized financial records to develop spreadsheet financial reports.

Made analytical reviews of historical transactions with University funds and comparing to current spending.

Liaised with external auditors and other clients to complete year-end audits.

Coordinated and prepared audit confirmation letters and follow up with miscellaneous audit requests.

Prepared complex accounting journal entries.

Determined the availability of funds and/or the need for reallocations.

Reviewed and maintained quarterly allocation reports.

Utilized SCT Banner Finance for budgeting and accounting functions.

Monitored subcontracts to verify performance and compliance with University, Federal and State guidelines.

VA School For The Deaf & Blind Hampton, VA

Fiscal Technician (40 hrs/week) February 2007- March 2008

Maintained $2 million dollar budget for agency.

Reconciled and managed agency bank accounts and petty cash.

Ensured all funds were expended appropriately.

Maintained accounting systems and databases.

Initiated, reviewed and recommended approval/disapproval of fund transfers and requisitions, travel and equipment request.

Processed payment of invoices and assisted with agency audit of files.

Researched purchase orders, payments and other vendor payment issues.

Assisted the Procurement Office in using agency funds to purchase goods and services.

Assisted Procurement Office in preparation of bid awards and ensuring procurement guidelines were followed.

Prepared requisitions and handled procurement activities for the agency.

Prepared contract modifications and evaluated the performance of contracts.

Supervised and reconciled use of small purchase credit card.

Prepared financial statements to include balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenses

Reviewed and approved hourly employee’s payroll and entered into the electronic system.

Education

2009-2011 Hampton University Hampton, VA

Master of Business Administration

Concentration in Accounting

1995–2000 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Finance/Accounting

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visual Basic, Great Plains, SAP, PeopleSoft Financials, Lotus 1-2-3, QuickBooks, SCT Banner Finance, Kronos, AS400, Sage MAS500, POINTIN, IVOS and Internet search engines

References

Available upon request

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