Pamela Hobdy

Houston, TX *****• 832-***-**** • ad23ee@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-h-b4932620

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

A full-cycle accounting professional with years of experience within diverse companies and industries. Demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in: Intercompany Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Processing, General Ledger Management, Database Comprehension/Manipulation, and Process Improvement Strategies.

Professional Strengths Include:

Quality Assurance Team Leadership AR/AP Processes Investigation / Resolution Strategies Interpersonal Communications Training and Development Strategic Planning Accounting System Conversion Detail Oriented

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Process Improvement: Developed and executed a new data capture process for international activity while at Rogue Wave Software, resulting in a 25% reduction in processing time.

Cross-Functional Communications: Proven experience cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships at all levels from executive leadership to new hire employees.

Training and Development: Implemented training guides and performed training classes for PULSE employees on various accounting process updates.

Remote Working Experience: Worked as a 100% remote employee since February 2020, effectively and efficiently collaborating with internal, external, domestic, and international business partners.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ProToCall – 100% Remote AUGUST 2022 – DECEMBER 2022

Contract Accountant

Responsible for processing the various types of AP payments through the Sage Intacct Accounts Payable module.

RSM – Through VACO - 100% Remote APRIL 2022 – JULY 2022

Contract Accountant

Responsible for the following assigned tasks, working in either Sage Intacct or Blackline, for a specific client.

Where necessary, corrected EUR to GBP foreign exchange conversions for Accounts Payable invoices synced to Sage Intacct.

Prepared Blackline account reconciliations.

Prepared and submitted journal entries related to account reconciliations.

Completed any assigned tasks related to month-end closing.

FUELQUEST/VEEDER-ROOT FUELQUEST, INC, Houston, TX JUNE 2012 – JUNE 2021

Staff Accountant

Managed the Accounts Payable module of the Intacct Accounting System, ensuring timely and accurate recording of vendor-specific liabilities. Processed all cash receipts and vendor payments initiated through the Vendor Purchasing Credit Card Program. Maintained prepaid expense and fixed asset roll forward schedules. Prepared key non-revenue general journal entries, month-end closing accruals, Blackline account reconciliations, and corporate regulatory reports. Managed accounts payable processes to meet related management targets.

Key Contributions Include…

•Helped to implement the accounting system conversion from Peachtree to the Intacct Accounting System.

•Successfully converted 74% of applicable recurring vendors to electronic billing as well as 63% of active vendors to purchasing card program.

•Established new templates and performed data reconciliations and verification for conversion from Peachtree Accounting System to Intacct Accounting System.

•Oversaw accounts payable module to ensure timely and accurate recording of vendor-specific liabilities.

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES-PULSE, Houston, TX JULY 2011 – MAY 2012

Financial Accountant IV- Contract Consultant

Recorded daily bank settlement activity for various processors, ensuring timely recording of cash settlement and transactions. Processed month-end reconciliation of various cash, settlement receivable and payable, miscellaneous accounts payable, prepaid, intangible asset and notes payable accounts, all in compliance with corporate directives. Developed documentation for forty-three critical journal entries prepared on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis by the Finance Department, ensuring continuity in job performance. Provided training for PULSE employees on updated processes.

VISUAL NUMERICS/ROGUE WAVE SOFTWARE, Houston, TX JULY 2007 – FEB 2010

Senior Financial Accountant

Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled all domestic MAS500 General Ledger (GL) accounts valued at $5 million plus, guaranteeing 100% accuracy. Prepared and posted appropriately supported entries to the general ledger, prepared accounting schedules and reports, met required deadlines and ensured the company’s GAAP compliance. Evaluated, converted, analyzed, reconciled, and processed GL account activity for eight international business units, which resulted in consolidated financials and in the accurate reporting of the parent company’s fiscal position. Collaborated closely with Controller to accurately close the books of all business units into the MAS500 system on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Assisted the Controller in the preparation of financial statements and their review for accuracy. Served as a resource to the other members of the finance team; performed special projects as needed. Functioned as the Visual Numerics Finance Team liaison for the Rogue Wave Software acquisition transition which provided the seamless continuance of daily operations. Prepared information for three audits and provided accounting system information for conversion.

Accounts Payable Accountant JAN 2006 – JUN 2007

Standardized expense reporting process by the application of consistent deadlines and uniform company-wide communication which resulted in a 50% improvement in processing and consistent, timely reimbursements. Managed the Accounts Payable module of MAS500 by maintaining an accurate, real-time presentation of active vendor-specific liabilities, positioning the company to promptly clear current debt. Prepared bank reconciliations for all domestic bank accounts to confirm cash balances. Maintained vendor files, which included Form 1099 information. Generated and released Forms 1096 and 1099, in compliance with federal requirements. Prepared and processed semi-monthly domestic payroll in excess of $150,000, through Automated Data Processing, Inc. (ADP). Verified and released Forms W-2 and W-3.

TRISTAR PRODUCTIONS, INC, Houston, TX MAY 2004 – DEC 2005

Accounting Coordinator

Standardized the processing of Accounts Payables, resulting in a more consistent and accurate reporting of the company’s $75,000 (approx.) in vendor-specific liabilities. Reconciled receipts and revenue from periodic sports memorabilia Collector Shows averaging $75,000 -$100,000 per show thereby accurately reporting company revenues on a consistent basis. Collaborated in the implementation of the accounting system conversion from QuickBooks to Navision, which lead to a greater sophistication in data capture, inventory processing and report generation. Developed a more structured Accounts Payable record-keeping system by reorganizing and maintaining vendor files, which included Form1099 information. Generated and released Forms1099 and 1096. Prepared and processed semi-monthly payroll, through ADP. Verified and released Forms W-2 and W-3.

PAM’S OFFICE SOLUTION, Houston, TX MAR 2001 – APR 2004

Owner

Established accounting and office management infrastructure for multiple small start-up business clients in for-profit and nonprofit sectors which allowed clients greater opportunity to focus on developing and expanding their core businesses. Created and managed clients’ accounting systems in QuickBooks. This included the general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables, bank reconciliations, and payroll, where applicable. Developed and maintained a system of file organization, when necessary, which generally exceeded clients’ performance expectations.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING

Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/KEYWORDS

Microsoft Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/TEAMS) Excellent Time/Task Management, Communication, Self-Management and Organizational Skills Accounting System Conversion Peachtree Shelby Systems Sage Intacct QuickBooks

Blackline Concur

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