Alicia A. Arzata
P.O. Box **** - Lilburn, GA ****8
Cell: 770-***-**** - email: ******@***.***
Highlights: Attention to detail, Dependability, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability to technology changes, Time management, Problem solving.
Recent Employment History:
2017-2020 BlazeSports America Inc.
Accounting Manager – Essential worker during shelter-in-place Norcross, GA
Update, enter corrections and keep current all accounting records in Abila MIP software for a small non-profit company according to GAAP. Abila MIP was transferred to Quickbooks in 2019.
Verify grant deliverable expenses per contracts prior to entry in Accounts Payable. Produce weekly check runs.
Code credit card charges and enter into Accounts Payable.
Invoice grants per deliverables/restrictions, invoice for sponsorships, record payments of the aforementioned. Record corporate and individual contributions. Also, prepare invoices and record payments for training and education department.
Enter semi-monthly payroll for salaried and part-time employees with PEO, Administration of 403b retirement plan, approve PTO, reallocate monthly payroll expenses per applicable grants. Update employee monthly timesheets. Maintain permanent HR files.
Journal entries entered monthly and as needed. Enter end-of-year adjusting entries for year-end closure.
Verify petty cash and fundraising cash. Daily bank reconciliation. Recognize and report, credit card and checking account fraudulent items.
Update Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRA) with government agencies – no training provided.
Daily, monthly, quarterly and end-of-year financial reporting for various agencies and board members.
Assist with annual audits conducted by an outside agency as required per state and federal agencies.
Office management duties include: verify background checks for employees, interns and volunteers, work with outside contractors, order office supplies, produce required weekly team schedule and post, purchase, install and manage new office security system, and ensure office cleanliness and disinfection, organize team meetings and outings.
2014-2016 Agile Consulting Group
Sales and Use Tax Analyst Peachtree Corners, GA
Research and calculate tax credit work for clients in various industries.
Organize, consolidate and analyze data via various accounting portal systems.
Work in team environment and/or independently.
2016-2016 Innovative Construction
Bookkeeping Client Peachtree Corners, GA
Update and keep current: accounting records via Quickbooks, Accounts payable and Accounts receivable documentation, analysis and entry.
Weekly cash requirement report and check run.
Weekly payroll processing and subcontractors cost-to-complete reporting
Monthly analysis, entry, and reconciliation of various corporate credit cards and credit lines
2012-2014
CoreStates Construction Services, Inc. Accounting Specialist Duluth, GA
Project accounting that included updating existing projects as well new construction project set-up, process a/r a/p and expenses throughout project duration, finalize paperwork for completion payment.
Train others as needed.
Fill-in for supervisor.
2010-2012 SEARS HOME SERVICES
Bookkeeper Doraville, GA
Update and keep current: accounting records including weekly journal entries and bank statement reconcilement for two companies in QuickBooks.
Accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation, analysis and entry
Daily cash deposit verification, finalization of previous day’s orders for GA and AL customers in Eultracare software, credit card remittance verification, sales adjustments, cash-flow reporting.
Provide daily revenue reporting for management
Weekly audit and verification of commissions payable
Weekly payroll processing for two companies in GA and AL
Initiate personnel background checks, maintain HR files, weekly scheduling of call center employees
Oversee call center employees
Monthly Sales and Use Tax reporting/payments for GA and AL
Annual insurance audit compilation
Update and maintain two purchase order systems
1999-2008 FIVE STAR RESTORATIONS
Office Manager/Accountant Suwanee, GA
Initiated G/L structure and accounting procedures to follow GAAP for commercial furniture restoration company
Daily costing
Accounts payable and accounts receivable documentation and analysis
Weekly payroll processing and subcontractors cost-to-complete reporting
Weekly cash requirement report and check run, monthly payroll tax payments and bank statement reconcilement, quarterly completion of state and federal payroll reports, reprogram payroll software with annual payroll tax structures
Annual insurance audit compilation and year-end reporting for state and federal payroll, verify and process w2's and 1099's
Completed annual county tax reporting and fiscal year-end closing process
Created, developed and managed residential sales division.
Coordinated national travel for crews and handled furniture and equipment shipping logistics
Created ad, web, and brochure designs for the marketing plan
Maintained and serviced computer systems
Office manager and maintained inventory and supplies.
Training and Software Experience:
office management and logistical coordination
ad development and staff training
technology and software management: Microsoft Office, Peachtree/Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, Symantec Security, Act!, Eultracare, ViewPoint, Builder Trend, Base Camp, Dropbox, One Drive, Google Docs.