ALMA-LEE GORDON-BAILEY *** Brown St, Hartford CT, 06114

Phone: 860-***-**** ● Email: adlk64@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alma-gordon

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Nineteen years working in the accounting field with four (4) years experience as a Financial Controller, six (6) as Senior Accountant / Accountant, one (1) year as Trainee Accountant, six (6) years as Purchasing Manager / Cost Controller and two (2) years as Accounts payables clerk with exposure to both all-inclusive and non all-inclusive meal plans in the hotel industry. I’ve functioned in management and supervisory positions giving support, direction and guidance towards achieving the company’s goals. I also monitor and establish internal control processes and policies, analyze and review data in order to eliminate fraud and exceeding budgets.

EDUCATION

Central Connecticut State University December 2019

Masters of Business Administration – Accounting major

Northern Caribbean University 2015

Finance courses:

Accounting Fundamentals & the Professional Accountant

Advanced Accounting

University College of the Caribbean 2013

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Honors)

George Washington University 2004

Hotel and hospitality management certificate

Professional certifications

Leadership

Cost control

Certified hospitality supervisor (CHS)

First year income tax preparer – H&R Block

Performance wards

Customer service and performance awards were received from Sandals Resorts in the year 2012 and each year from year 2000 to year 2009

Computer abilities

Microsoft office applications, Oracle EPR System, Data Pro, Visual One and Sage

EXPERIENCE

Sonny’s Car Wash Services September 2020 – Present

Accounting Assistant

Process service calls and create service ticket for customers

Creating sales order, prepare billing and invoicing to customers

Creating purchase order and processing vendor invoices

Processing credit card payments and applying to customer’s invoices

Receiving

Complete other assigned responsibilities

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) January 2020 – March 2020

Tax Preparer

Preparation of Income tax returns

Santa Maria Limited November 2013 – July 2017

Financial Controller

Preparation of financial statement, explanatory notes and analysis

Manage month end close

Preparation of budget / forecasting files

Revision of operational results and controls

Execution of treasury functions

Integral in the audit process

All other tasks below for a larger group of companies

Sandals Ochi Resort January 2007 – November 2013

Senior Accountant/Accountant

Liaise with departmental managers regarding their monthly financial performance

Prepare and compile monthly financial statements

Manage month end close

Reconcile bank, intercompany and sub-ledger accounts

Provide direct support to both the Financial Controller and Assistant Financial Controller

Proficient in AP/AR/Cash Management/Payroll/Cost Control/Income Audit

All other tasks listed below

Beaches Boscobel Resort October 2005 – December 2006

Trainee Manager / Accountant

Hotel Property night manager ad hoc

Assist various Executive Managers at the resort

Manage payroll process and liaise with General Manager, Human Resources etc.

Inventory management for hotel operations and gift shop

Supervise cash management process

Train, motivate and maintain a cohesive team

Prepare management reports

Sandals Dunn’s River Resort July 2003 – October 2005

Golden Seas Beach Resort November 2001 – July 2003

REFERENCES

Dwight Banks

General Manager; Santa Maria Limited, Jamaica

Phone: 876-***-****

Gerald Silberstein

Accounting Professor; Central Connecticut State University, USA

Phone: 860-***-****

Sharon Farquharson

Finance Manager; Sandals Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Phone: 876-***-****

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