Summary

**+ years’ extensive experience in business; accounting and finance and operation; a diverse number of industries such as banking and financial services; transportation; construction and other throughout my career history.

Financial professional who is a self-starter and capable of effectively functioning with minimum supervision. Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization and public. Able to problem solve quickly, accurately, and efficiently with minimal escalations. Known for taking the initiative and skilled at meeting challenges and deadlines. Attentive to details and process quality results.

Skillful knowledge of GAAP, with expertise in the preparation of financial reporting, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing annual budgets, and recording all financial activity for small to medium sized businesses a meticulous ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies. A quick learner with a desire for continuous personal growth.

Skills Summary

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Practical work experience combined with academic and company training in following areas:

Detail Oriented

Accounts Receivable/ Payable

Job Costing

General Ledger

Payroll

Bank Reconciliation

Research and Analysis

Process Improvement

Financial Reporting

Audit

Financial Statements

Journal Entries

Bookkeeping

Sales and Use Tax

Cash Management

General Accounting

Inventory Control

Month-end close

Diverse technical experience includes High degree of computer literacy including advance knowledge of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook and other MS software. Additional software proficiencies include QuickBooks; Oracle; JD Edwards; AS/400 Applications; Great Plains; Maxwell, and Peachtree and etc. Talent for quickly mastering new technology –Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent guidelines. Higher than average technical abilities. (Technical expertise in troubleshooting, and enjoy learning new programs and processes.)

Notable Accomplishments:

Business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions; established common vendor files; eliminating duplicate check processing, and reduced the monthly processing time by 25%.

Recognized for strong leadership skills, quickly became the “go to person” regarding any training incoming staff all related to accounting and operations for internal and external customers.

Streamlined accounts payable and accounts receivable process while reducing processing time by 35%. Training staff for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Acknowledged for quickly taking the initiative to identify problems- using sound judgment to locate the appropriate solutions. Following follow through on resolving issues in a timely manner.

Employment History

Pickering and Associates, New Orleans, LA

External Auditor/ Loan Review Analyst 2012 - 11/2016

New Orleans, Louisiana

Financial Auditor - Inspect accounting data financial records, and operations aspects of the business.

Provide an objective opinion concerning the organization’s financial statement and whether they are accurately representing their organization’s financial position.

Audit of Commercial and Residential Loans (Financial Service). Examine financial documentation explaining findings through written reports. Review of balance sheets; Profit & Loss Statements; Cash Flow Statements; Tax Returns; Appraisals; Credit Reports; Insurance, and other loan documentation to confirm assets, liabilities, Revenue; and Expenses.

Accountemps (Construction) – Gary, Indiana

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Accountant, 2009 – 2012

Facilitate all aspects of the Accounts Payable processing and accounting (manage all payable activity from vendor bill entry through disbursement including ensuring timely and accurate processing and reconciliation to vendor statements and general ledger).

Process and audit of employee expense report to confirm accuracy and adhere to T&E policy.

Review and assure correct general ledger account coding of invoices and credit memos.

Month end close responsibilities including A/P and Deposit; general ledger reconciliation, Accrual and other reconciliation as necessary. Preparation of the journal entries and account analysis review of the expense report for the coding and approval.

Investigate and resolve A/P related irregularities and queries, proactively researching and problem-solving the resolution of items, and accounts that are starting to age.

Coastal Cargo Company (Stevedore, Marine and Transportation Cargo) -New Orleans, Louisiana

Accounting & Operations, 2002 - 2005

Process stevedore, terminal and warehouse billing (multiple companies), verified accuracy of calculations (transactions recorded by other location.)

Interact with senior management regarding the operation of company workflow and a status of daily transactions, reporting directly to General Manager.

Education

DeVry University, Tinley Park, IL 2010 – present (in progress – 120 completed credit hours) Bachelor: Business Administration/Accountancy

Relevant coursework: Intermediate Accounting I, II, and III, Financial and Management Accounting, Auditing, Federal Income Taxation (over 30 accounting credit hours) and business law.

Delgado Community College

Studies: Computer Information

Phillips Junior College, Metairie, LA

Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN

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