Accounting and Finance
Resume:
Richard Johnston
*** **** ********* ******, ********* 127, Starkville, Mississippi 39759
*******************@*****.***
Accounting and Finance Manager
Qualifications Profile
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance management.
Known for excellent work ethic and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and prioritize work responsibilities within strict
deadlines. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills essential in establishing positive work relationship with
diverse levels of professionals. Armed with outstanding aptitude in accomplishing company goals and objectives with integrity.
Areas of Expertise
Accounts Reconciliation Data Collection Reports Presentation Cash Management Budget Forecasting
Policies and Procedures Compliance Needs Analysis Process Improvement Operational Leadership
Professional Experience
Aramark Starkville, MS
Unit Controller Mississippi State University $25M Account Jun 2015–Present
Supervise a local-based accounting office, which consist of a team of five.
Manage general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis, as well as accomplish weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports in
a timely manner.
Ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations to client and enforce company policies and procedures.
Directly handle the maintenance of deferred income accounts and monthly reconciliations.
Efficiently lead the Stadium Money Room Team and Cash Handling Team with eight employees.
Administer forecasting of potential financial deviations by using proper projections to achieve financial commitments.
Utilize strong knowledge of GFF, CORE, Insight, Kronos, and Excel in fulfilling essential duties in accounting and finance.
Deal with implementation of monthly cash handling compliance and processing of petty cash and safe audits.
Gather financial reports relevant to revenue, expenditures, and profit and loss.
Organize monthly expense variances report and explanations, and help in maintaining contractual accruals which include utilities,
maintenance and repair, brand refresh, replacements, and small equipment.
Administer accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash receipts, sales data implementation, and banking; as well as
scheduling and planning prepared for subordinate accounting and inventory staff.
Hold responsibility in evaluating and providing recognition to subordinate staff.
Take charge of handling month-end close procedures including commission payments, general ledger entries preparation, and TVJ’s
funds transfer to proper accounts.
Work closely with numerous external accountants for accuracy of general ledger.
Prepare multiple financial models involving fiscal year budget models, growth models, and IRR models utilized for potential contract
extensions.
Efficiently maintain open coordination with employees, clients, and customers.
Assistant Unit Controller Delta State University Account $4M Account Apr 2014–Jun 2015
Directed a team consisting of two employees within a remote accounting office.
Held responsibility in organizing weekly, monthly, and quarterly profit and loss reports.
Created new procedures after identifying an error in sales reporting.
Took charge of executing new campus-wide cash handling method as per Aramark policies.
Facilitated client reconciliation meetings to discuss deferred income.
Ensured maintenance of daily statistics file tracking cost and retail analytical data.
Effectively managed FY2015 budget utilizing Insight method.
Tower Loan Starkville, MS
Manager Trainee Jul 2013–Apr 2014
Initiated communication with customers to sustain low delinquency.
Carried out tasks in accepting payments and making bank deposits.
Led decision-making in lending based on implemented policy and accessible data.
Conducted solicitation to former customers to increase volume of accounts.
Worked closely with the team in attaining goals and expanding cost-effectiveness.
Designed charts to showcase branch development and productivity.
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration: 2013 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Associate of Science in Pre-Pharmacy: 2010 East Central Community College, Decatur, MS
Coursework in Accounting and Finance: 2013 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Community College Honor Society
Member, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Mississippi State
Member, Gamma Sigma Iota, Insurance Fraternity
Activities
Palmer’s Home for Children Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Highway Clean Up
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) Aramark Affiliation Accounting Platforms: CORE Global Field Financials Insight
Flash/Budget Modules Kronos Prima Inventory Platform
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