JOAN SMITH-LINDSEY

Buford, GA • ad3mfd@r.postjobfree.com • 404-***-****

STAFF ACCOUNTING ● FINANCIAL SERVICES ● CLIENT MANAGEMENT

Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining detail, quality, and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate a positive work environment, promoting a spirit of teamwork and idea-sharing while maximizing individual contributions. Exceptional team builder and mentor, with a talent for building solid, lasting relationships with partners, stakeholders, senior staff and co-workers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

USBANK/ELAVON — Atlanta, GA

REVENUE ACCOUNTANT- 2021 to Present

Ensure compliance with revenue recognition and policies, accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Maintained accurate accounting records and controls.

Apply daily cash receipts for the various entities.

Generate weekly invoices

Generate and send out bi-monthly statements from Oracle

Prepare Interest invoices monthly for accuracy and distribute to customers

Monitor customer aging daily. Follow up on past due receivables and escalate to management as needed.

Respond to inquiries regarding settlement policies, procedures, and issues from management.

Support month end close process including journal entries, reconciliation and reports.

Monitor customer credit instruments on current customer based on company credit policy.

Resolve funding escalations and inquiries resourcefully and timely.

ACCOUNTANT- 2019 to 2021

Managed the daily general ledger reconciliation process for multiple entities.

Provided solutions to minimize risk or to improve performance within the team.

Researched reconciliation differences and proactively ensures complete and timely resolution.

Provided monthly accounting support to explain fluctuations in assigned general ledger accounts.

Calculated income and expense accruals and post required journal entries to the general ledger.

Provided monthly accounting support to explain fluctuations in assigned general ledger.

Played an active role in the month end general ledger closing duties including accrual entries.

Assisted in gathering requested information and support for internal and external audits.

Co-ordinated month end accounting activities with other departments.

FIDELITY BANK, Atlanta, GA (2017- 2019)

Banking institution that specializes in personal banking as well as SBA, Auto, and Mortgage loan financing. Supports the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure the daily processes associated with the payment of invoices and reimbursing staff for business expenses are achieved in accordance with best practices. Assisted the Accounts Payable Manager with process reviews to ensure accuracy relating to vendor payment, and payment of invoices. Assisted with compliance requirements and guidelines while ensuring that procedures were adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE STAFF

Responsible for preforming a variety of accounting duties according to existing procedures and methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reconciled various accounts and ledgers on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as needed.

Ensured all fixed assets entries are properly added.

Researched reconciliation differences and proactively ensures complete and timely resolution.

Calculated income and expense accruals and post required journal entries to the general ledger.

Prepared and maintained accurate and complete documentation to support assigned account reconciliations in electronic format.

Provided monthly accounting support to explain fluctuations in assigned general ledger accounts.

Played an active role in the month end general ledger closing duties and balance sheet reporting.

Co-ordinated month end accounting activities with other departments.

Processed daily check runs.

Acted as a liaison between the accounts payable, operations, and external customers.

Verified and researched vendor statements and handle assigned vendor correspondence.

Assisted in month-end closing and month-end invoice accruals.

Assisted in gathering requested information and support for internal and external audits.

Utilized critical thinking to research discrepancies and provide solutions.

JOAN SMITH-LINDSEY

Buford, GA • ad3mfd@r.postjobfree.com • 404-***-**** (cont’d)

PRIMERICA, Duluth, GA (2014 to 2017)

Global banking and insurance institution. Specializes in investments and insurance products. Reviewed reconciliations such as cycle balancing and analysis, accounting analysis and journal entries related to life insurance, Prepaid Legal, Long Term Care and Debt Resolution.

STAFF ACCOUNTING

Responsible for all aspects of Cash Analysis and Credit Card accounting entries, including reporting and reconciliations as it related to posting to the General Ledger and resolution of discrepancies. Prepared and posted journal entries, as well as prepared month end close activities. Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and adapt well to priority changes Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring that month end, quarter end, and year end tasks are completed both timely and accurately.

Identified problem areas and implements corrective action.

Monitored departmental operations and assists in resolution of problems, coordinates work activities with other departments or external parties.

Reviewed and researched G/L balance sheet accounts related to Cash Analysis.

Responsible for reviewing of bank reconciliation accounts for various bank accounts related to credit cards.

Responsibilities included resolution of any outstanding issues relative to bank reconciliation.

Conducted research and resolution of all types of credit card issues stemming from processor issues and or internal systems.

Assisted with preparation of year-end audit, work papers with responses to audit inquiries.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Business Administration in Technology Management, Herzing University, Atlanta, GA, 2014.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Herzing University, Atlanta, GA, Magna cum Laude, 2011.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diversity Training Workshop

TECHNOLOGY: Oracle PeopleSoft, 8.2, 8.4 & 9.1, JD Edwards, AS400, Nautilus, Prologue, Sage Fixed Assets, Blackline, DSM Query, Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables and VLookup, TM1, Word, PowerPoint

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