Patricia Roberts
Okeechobee, FL ***** 561-***-**** mobile
adxocx@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Accounting Manager
Waters Edge Dermatology Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Cosmetic services and Epidermal Oncology treatment
February 2022 to Date
Duties:
Run Accounts payable program in Concur and oversee payment process in Great Plains
Support close process with account analysis, journal entries and ad hoc data analysis as requested
Set up and establish travel program in Concur and roll out to company
Set up and establish tiered invoice approval process in Concur and roll out to company
Set up and run the corporate charge card process for identifying and posting activity to GL
Support annual audit requests and annual budget process for Finance team
Report Posi-pay files and oversee fraudulent check review
Accounting Manager
Oasis Outsourcing West Palm Beach, FL – PEO Industry
April 2015 to February 2022
Duties:
Run Accounting Department and supervise staff of 14 (some remote)
Analysis of consolidated and entity level financials
Review and revision of complicated workflows and processes for production improvement and quality control
purposes
establish/improve inter-departmental relations
Oversee audits; budgeting process and major software endeavors
Run and maintain SOX controls and create new as needed
Research and implementation of new software related to process improvement endeavors (API and Certify)
Support Payroll; Benefits and Tax departments in continued efforts to improve intra-departmental communication and workflows
Support in acquisitions including (not limited to): Purchase price allocations and opening balance sheet calculations; Transitioning of accounting to corporate office; team training and support when necessary for new accounting concepts undertaken
Oversee Treasury department and support banking activity (Posi-pay and wire approvals)
Improve daily AR and cash reconciliation process by establishing protocols for review and problem resolution
Accounting Director
National Dentex Corporation Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Dental Industry
September 2012 to April 2015
Duties:
Run Accounting Department and supervise staff
Analysis of consolidated and entity level financials/preparation of reporting
Train/transitioned staff from Massachusetts to Palm Beach Gardens
Assist the supporting staff in adapting to new policies and concepts Implemented upon the sale of the company - establish SOX controls
Implement process and procedure changes for antiquated processes
provide support for audit engagements and various information gathering
maintain integrity of financial statements in Oracle (11i and R12) during Up-grade process
Review and sign off on various work papers
calculation of quarterly finished goods and obsolete inventory adjustments
Quarterly debt/interest payments and schedules for covenant calculations
analyze and balance multiple entity intercompany activity
review AP batches for payment in conjunction with projected cash flows
Promotion to Controller
Hair Club for Men LTD, INC - Boca Raton, FL - Hair Replacement Options
October 2009 to September 2012
Duties:
Run accounting department and supervise staff (14-16 people)
Top level analysis of financial data and generation of monthly statements
Oversee and manage all SOX and separation of duties procedures
Quarterly/monthly risk assessments for all departments and their controls
establishment of new controls as needed to accomplish desired risk levels
liaison for all SOX and financial audits
Oversee financial and SOX audits
System administrator for Great Plains and Report Manager software
Review and sign off of various processes and work papers
Review of quarterly impairment testing for acquired locations
Review and supervision of quarterly inventory counts/adjustments
Internal Controller and Accounting Manager
Hair Club for Men LTD, INC - Boca Raton, FL – Hair Replacement Options
August 2006 to October 2009
Duties:
Monthly auditing of internal controls (SOX Compliances)
Supervision of staff accounting team (4-6 people)
Establishment of new/more efficient procedures
Analysis of all aspects of internal controls including separation of duties
Assistance with closes including account and financial analyses
Work with IT Department to create/maintain Great Plains segregation of duties
Audit AR collections and Royalty payments from franchise owners
proportion/allocate overhead costs and other operating expenses to franchises
Provide training and management of specific staff accounting functions (Including but not limited to fixed assets, FMV of leases and Bank recons)
Auditing liaison and information contact
Senior Accountant
Jacuzzi Brands, Inc - West Palm Beach, FL - Whirlpool Baths and Spas
March 2001 to June 2006
Duties:
Produce Monthly Financial Statements for several holding companies
Consolidate and perform intercompany elimination analysis for various international entities.
Maintain Solomon and FRX accounting software systems (Administrator)
Prepare and post monthly entries
Reconcile and analyze all balance sheet accounts for each company and maintain spreadsheets and audit work papers (variance analysis)
Analyze and compare expenses for various periods (variance analysis)
Complete monthly consolidated cash flows
Evaluate large insurance reserve on a monthly/quarterly basis (Self Insured)
complete all required Government reports related to Statistical inquiries
Download all financial statements into Hyperion software through Ledger link
Post top level entries in Hyperion and generate financial statements
AP and Wire coding for ledger postings
Write up procedural policies with regards to Sarbox compliances
Forecast and prepare budgets/ gather information as needed
Do requested special projects for Auditing team on a quarterly/annual basis *Provide support for 10Q & 10K disclosures and reporting
Accounting Supervisor/Assistant to Controller
Hair Club for Men LTD, INC - Boca Raton, FL – Hair Replacement Options
July 1998 to March 2001
Duties:
Produce monthly financial statements (Multiple entities and Consolidated)
Manage staff accounting team and support the AP/AR team (provide training)
Oversee all end of month entry preparation
Oversee AR collections and billings to franchise owners
Maintain GL and accounting software (administrator)
Post the month and print/balance/analyze/distribute financial reports
Set job descriptions and oversee all functions of accounting team
do quarterly/annual staff accountant reviews on work quality/quantity
generate format and set procedures for all functions of accounting staff
Cross trained in Cash Flow Management functions
Maintain all auditing work papers and account analysis spreadsheets
Education
Masters in Accounting
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Davie, FL
December 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Columbus, OH
December 1994
Skills
•Account Analysis/Reconciliation
•SOX Controls (establish and internally audit)
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger Accounting (GAAP)
•Team and project management
•Monthly close and Annual audit “owner”
•Forecasting
•Bank Reconciliation/Treasury management
•Financial Statement Preparation and Reporting
Software Knowledge
•Microsoft Dynamics GP
•Management Reporter
•Hyperion
•Advanced Excel user
•Various lease and expense reporting (Pro-Lease, Certify, Concur, Expensify)
•Quick Books (web and desktop versions)
•Microsoft Office (power point, word, outlook)