Accounting Manager

SHIRLEY SAMUEL

Alpharetta, GA

937-***-**** ò *********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/shirleytsamuel

Accounting Management ò Financial Controls ò Financial Reporting

Account Management ò Reconciliations ò GAAP Standards

Analytical, detail-oriented Accounting Manager highly regarded for overseeing general accounting functions such as financial statements and reports, as well as GAAP calculation methods. Expertise in transaction and workflow details in support of process and profit improvements. Collaborate effectively with business managers to create internal control processes, build financial systems, and identify opportunities for process improvements. Excellent communicator and presenter who leads and works well with diverse individuals. Great technical skills with the ability to integrate technology and achieve accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices.

Selected Highlights

Implemented software solutions to handle analysis and preparation of financial reports, improving reporting accuracy and significantly reducing related operational costs.

Controlled daily operational activities of four domestic companies with approximately $11M in sales to exacting standards of professionalism and diligence.

Expertly managed and direct the operational functions within the Accounting Department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation and Franchise documents.

Promoted to Senior Accountant at Integrated Global Services, LLC, sought as the key decision maker on the hiring of accounting personnel.

Continuously maintained fixed assets for all domestic companies (valued at $4.2M), and provided extensive assistance in the development of internal control processes and financial systems for multiple startup entities.

Core Competencies

Accounting Management

Payroll

P&L Analysis

Financial Controls

Trend Analysis

Cash Flow Projections

Budgeting & Planning

Process Improvement

Financial Statements

Team Leadership

Variance Analysis

General Ledger

Professional Experience

RE/MAX Regional Services ò Alpharetta, GA ò 2013 – Present

Senior Accounting Manager

Manage accounting functions and Franchise contracts for Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Southern Ohio Regions. Prepare month end close activities. Responsible for setting Intercompany transactions.

Integrated software solutions to handle analysis and preparation of financial reports, improving reporting accuracy and significantly reducing related operational costs.

Collaborate directly with Auditors for the annual financial audits for six high-profile companies.

Flawlessly manage and direct the operational functions within the Accounting Department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation and Franchise documents.

Integral participant in approving Franchisees and comprehensive document oversight for franchise agreements.

Prepare accurately, timely monthly reports for franchisees to exacting professional standards.

Implemented a variety of best practices and procedures for franchisees for an effective and smooth year-end pertaining to stats.

Developed and realized a wide variety of powerful internal controls with regards to AP & AR.

Created custom-tailored training manual for reporting software, significantly increasing employee performance while reducing required training time.

Drove excellent implementation of specialized verification system for the offices to report stats accurately

Integrated Global Services, LLC ò Richmond, VA ò 1998 – 2006

Senior Accountant

Demonstrated skills in financial management and accounting functions. Responsible for problem-solving, research and documentation of accounting activity, cash flows, and general ledger experience. Significant experience preparing and analyzing budgets and assisting in the annual audit process. Prepared financial statements. Analyzed variance between budget and actual on a monthly and yearly basis.

Promoted to Senior Accountant, sought as the key decision maker on the hiring of accounting personnel.

Controlled daily operational activities of four domestic companies with approximately $11M in sales and maintained consistently outstanding results.

Improved methods to manage cash flows daily and cash flow projections on a monthly basis for all four entities, greatly enhancing the efficacy of accounting functions.

Diligently maintained fixed assets for all the domestic companies valued at $4.2M, and provided extensive assistance in the development of internal control processes and financial systems for multiple startup entities.

Analyzed a multitude of costs for jobs & variances between costs and budget ranging up to $1.8M, and maintained superior accuracy and attention to detail.

Prepared in-depth P&L variance analysis, financial data adjustments, and reclassification.

Education

St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY, USA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Sage Business Works, Sage 50 (Peachtree), BNA Fixed Assets

Languages

English, Malayalam and Hindi

Honors & Awards

Employee of the Month – RE/MAX Regional Services

Volunteering Experience

PTA Treasurer, Abbotts Hill Elementary / Samaritan's Purse / Meals by Grace / 7 Bridges Road to Recovery / Brookdale Lawrenceville Senior Living

Interests

Learning about nutrition, travel, family time and sunday school teacher

Detailed Professional References Available upon Request

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