OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that displays leadership and exemplary behavior with a company that teaches transferable skills and promotes continuous growth, helping to pave the way for future generations.
EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Master of Professional Accountancy, Emphasis in Audit – December 2016
CPA Eligible & to complete 2019/2020
Beta Alpha Psi Honors – September of 2013 to December of 2016
SKILLS
Detail Oriented, Strong Organizational & Communication Skills, Vizio, Revenue Certified, Ad-Hoc, Dealio, PeopleSoft 8.4/9.2, MS Office Suite – Advanced Skills, Engagement, Practice Management, Hyperion, SAP, Online Payroll Services, QuickBooks & Qqest Software, Experience Personal Tax Preparer
Job History
NRG Energy (Contract)
Retail Commissions Analyst February 2020-May 2020
Analyze and assess accuracy of sales reports
Evaluate and classify sales data
Define commissions on basis of transaction analyses
Assimilate, analyze and maintain records of sales and commission data through various sources
Collaborate with sales team management and resolved commission-relate issues
Resolve and co-relate actual commission and internal data
Maintain accurate periodic records of commissions
Summarize and submit commission data for supervision and variance explanations
Aid monthly reporting and brought notice to errors, also correcting errors
Identified variations in prices in data and made necessary adjustments to Matrix and/or Decks
Jones Lang LaSalle (Contract)
Associate, Accountant/Finance Department September 2017-February 2019
Manage accounting functions such as vendor invoicing, client billing, accounts payable/receivables, and commissions
Applied ACH and Wire payments appropriately and ensured they made it to lockbox
Manage balance sheet accounts for deferred income, rebates, and cash held for clients
Ensure that payments, write-offs, journal entries, and intercompany transfers are completed and applied correctly for payout per pay cycle
Processes adjustments and cut checks when necessary, if overpaid by client
Accurately prepare and run financials for brokers, and client specific reports monthly
Attend finance transaction calls for the market and give insight where necessary
Perform month end functions including to submit accruals, review and analyze P&L statement and variance commentary
Daily reconciliation of commissions received
Research issues if commissions not received or misapplied or outstanding or unapplied cash
Responsible for uploading necessary documentation and meeting deadlines for all of Houston Market that included Brokerage, Capital Markets Group, Retail, and Project Management
Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to employees and interns to ensure they are receiving and giving the best customer care to clients
Sent out invoices daily for commissions to be received as well as prepared invoice for remaining portion to be paid for broker to send to client
Assist with audit w KPMG when information was requested to be researched
Whitley Penn, LLC (Contract) January 2017-June 2017
Audit Department
Maintained knowledge of the company policies as well as a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and a team player always taking initiative and willing to learn
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to gather necessary audit information
Gained a comprehensive understanding of PCAOB and generally accepted auditing standards
Prepared binders for client testing including corporate, 401(k)’s, and EBP audits
Performed tie-outs of CAFR, single, and combined corporation’s audits
Cash balancing for clients ensuring their books match reconciliation
Performed testing of Financial Statements analytics, communications of company, balance sheet, and income statement including any documentation to be rolled over
First Transit June 2015 – August 2015
Accounting Intern/ Payroll Department
Summer Intern while completing my Degree at College
Maintained knowledge of the company and its operations
Entered operators’ hours daily as well as updated pay raises, ensuring employees pay equaled hours worked
Updated records, profiles, and bus routes electronically
Reviewed check registry at the end of pay period