Accounting Assistant Accountant

SHERRY GILES

Telephone: 678-***-****

E-Mail Address: ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To find a position with a growing organization where my accounting skills, business knowledge, and my collection of experiences can be used within the work environment and for the opportunity of advancement.

FORMAL ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Saint Leo University, Morrow, Georgia Graduation Date: Summer 2014

Bachelor of Business Administration with Accounting BBA

Saint Leo University, Morrow, Georgia Graduation Date: Summer 2016

Master of Business Administration MBA

Saint Leo University, Morrow, Georgia Graduation Date: Summer 2021

Master of Accounting MAcc

WORK EXPERIENCE

CARTER’S, Buckhead, Georgia

Global Inventory Senior Accountant June 2016 – January 2021

Involved in the monthly close process, including tying out bridges, reconciliations, and accruals.

Partnered with the business to analyze chargebacks incurred and identify opportunities for improvement.

Partnered with the business to provide tailored reporting geared towards key performance indicators.

Partnered cross-functionally to ensure a clear understanding of the evolution and direction of the business and the implications changes will have on the inventory team.

Provided support of the annual audit of the company’s financials with the preparation of supporting documentation and enterprise data.

Worked closely with outside vendors ensuring invoices are matched timely and payments are processed.

Managed the day to day receiving and tracking of inventory for all retail stores.

Documented and updated key procedures.

Oversee the 3-way matching process.

Managed the vendor statements to correct inaccuracies.

Managed the new store setup and store closures process.

Managed the claims process for missing inventory cartons with FedEx.

AARONS, Kennesaw, Georgia

Accountant January 2015 - April 2016

Responsible for all invoice coding, including reconciliation of invoices to the General Ledger account to ensure proper billing of all invoices by cost center and department code.

Ensured timely processing of all invoices and credits according to vendor/distribution terms for all marketing vendors.

Managed vendor setup and ensured proper cut-off of invoices for accrual purposes for month end close.

Responsible for generating check proposals and preparing wire payments on a timely or as-needed basis.

Responsible for scanning all invoices and archiving all vendor voucher packages.

Audited accuracy of expenses submitted, including checking amounts to receipts.

Prepared Journal Entries

TARGET, Douglasville, Georgia November 2012 – November 2014

Accounting Assistant

Performed a range of tasks including cash receipts and research of chargebacks.

Handled daily cash deposits

Assisted in the inventory reporting process

Performed and ensured the accuracy of batch transaction processing.

Managed the vendor receipt process.

CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Advanced Bookkeeping Certification

Oracle Certified

Knowledgeable in SAP

Advance in HFM & AD-Hoc Analysis

Advanced in Microsoft Word & Excel

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Pro Certified

AIPB Certification

Tax Preparation

References Available Upon Request.

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