Senior Accountant
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LAWRENCE J ELAIRE JR.
phone: 713-***-****
email: ad4600@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
An accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving financial excellence aligned with business objectives. Demonstrated success in maintaining procedural integrity and transparency, reducing discrepancies, and supporting data-driven decision-making through strategic insights. Well-versed in providing management solutions to control expenses and support long-term growth with an in-depth understanding of financial reporting, revenue recognition, and GAAP principles. I seek to leverage my prior knowledge and inferential/analytical skills to assist my employer in improving overall operational and financial performance.
Bachelors in Accounting
Grambling State University - Grambling, LA 1994
CORE COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Skills:
Financial/Accounting Oversight
Advanced Planning and Implementation
Financial Analysis Ethics
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
Research, Critical Thinking and Analysis
Attention to Detail
Project Management
Process Improvement
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Change Management
Judgement & Decision-Making
Human Capital Management
Relationship Building and Collaboration
Independent & Team Player
Team Training & Development
Documentation & Record Maintenance
Problem-Solving
Multitasking & Prioritization
Time Management & Meeting Deadlines
Dream Finders Homes/Mcguyer Home Builders - Houston, TX
Staff/Revenue/Treasury Accountant May 1998 – Aug 2023
Lead revenue and treasury accounting for seamless coordination of financial activities and optimize cash management strategies
Oversee daily cash flow operations, including cash flow forecasting, bank statement reconciliation, and liquidity monitoring
Assess internal treasury protocols and, when necessary, develop new standards to enhance the security and efficiency of treasury operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor the company's cash position and assets on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Prepare daily summaries and journal entries to document and track cash transactions, resulting in increased accuracy in financial reporting
Present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, offering key insights and recommendations to identify investment opportunities
Key achievements:
Implemented internal procedural controls and cash flow forecasting models, resulting in a significant reduction in idle cash and an increase in investment income
Ensured 100% compliance with regulatory compliance, minimizing financial risk and preserving the company's creditworthiness
Supported informed decision-making through in-depth revenue data analyses and accurate financial reporting, identifying opportunities for revenue growth, cost reduction, and margin improvement
Minimized payment delays by expediting the closing cycle, improving the billing and invoicing process efficiency, and rectifying errors
Provided guidance to management on revenue-related matters, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial goals
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Staff Accountant
Academy Sports and Outdoors - Katy, TX Jun 1995 – Apr 1998
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounting Proficiencies:
Financial Modelling
AP/AR and Collections
General Ledger
Journal Entries
Month-End/Year-End Closing
Financial Statements
Expense Reporting
Balance Sheet Online/On-Paper
Bank Reconciliations
Invoicing/Billing
Payroll Processing
Forecasting & Budget Management
Cost /Benefit Analysis
Tax Filing
Fixed Assets
Revenue Recognition
REFERENCES
Lalo Avitia -Manager/Colleague/Dreamfinder Homes
George Varela - Controller/Colleague/Mcguyer Homebuilders
Courtney Jackson – Co-worker/ Dreamfinder Homes
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Treasury Management Systems
Accounting Software
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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