Tosha Kelley

Atlanta, Georiga ***** • 678-***-**** • advljf@r.postjobfree.com

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Highly organized and diligent professional drawing upon fifteen years of experience in accounting and finance to contribute to smooth and productive operations. Collaborate cross-functionally across organizational levels to build consensus and encourage proactivity. GAAP accuracy dedicated and focused on making a positive impact on your company’s bottom line.

- Core-

• AP, AR, Account Reconciliations, Payroll

• General ledger management

• Federal and State Tax Preparation

• Property tax submissions

• Policy and SOP implementation

• Cost variance analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JLL [Mom Project], Chicago (Remote), IL

Accountant Associate (March 2022 – Present)

Report to the Sr. Finance Director. Ensure property management fees are coded, billed and paid to the correct GL accounts for over 150 projects in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Scope of responsibilities includes: journal entries, cash applications, payment research, revenue reviews with finance partners, labor allocations, aging reviews and month-end close assistance. System: Oracle PeopleSoft. Selected Contributions:

Reduced amount of payments on account (un-recognized revenue) by 35%.

Contributed to implementing the new Billing Submission process for the Property Management team. Stellar Distribution LLC dba Leer Truck Accessory Centers, Conyers, GA Controller (August 2018 – November 2021)

Reported to the owners. Handled and optimized all accounting and administrative operations for 6 retail stores. Scope of responsibilities includes: controlled both bank accounts, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, sales tax submissions, business licenses, all payroll and human resource tasks for 41 employees, month-end close procedures and preparation of all financials for CPA. System: Passport Business. Selected Contributions:

Increased bank balance by 3 times the amount within 1 year of being hired.

Performed the duties of 2 employees after 60 days of being hired. CRG Residential, Carmel, IN

Project Accountant (August 2015 – August 2017)

Reported to the CFO. Skillfully performed all accounting tasks for multiple commercial projects. Scope of responsibilities includes: gathered, analyzed and administered all contracts and subcontracts for project management. Directed monthly cost analysis meetings with project management for each project. System: Timberline. Selected Contributions:

Handled more projects at one time than any other project accountant at that time.

Prepared AIA pay applications and managed the entire lien waiver process for each project.

Processed certified payroll for HUD projects for over 40 subs on one project with no errors. Healthport Technologies, Atlanta, GA

Staff Accountant (October 2006 – July 2012)

Reported to the Accounting Manager. Fully supported the accounting and quality assurance departments. Scope of responsibilities includes: performed analysis on high-volume accounts for improving accounting practices. Account reconciliation and journal entries. Served as a source for new accounting staff. System: Lawson & Oracle. Selected Contributions:

Trained every new employee in my department while maintaining workload standards and timelines.

Created an email system with other departments for maximum efficiency and reduced billing errors by 21%.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody, GA

Mathematics Tutor (2008-2010)

IU-Purdue University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Finance (2002-2006)