Roná Simmons
Detroit, MI
**********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
●Current Financial Auditor with 5+ years of experience
●10+ years of Accounting and Finance experience
●Strong advanced analytical skills and ability to pay attention to details
●Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously to accomplish goals and objectives using effective auditing and accounting skills
●Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills with internal and external customers.
●Knowledgeable regarding GAAP, FASB, and IASB including ASC 606 regulations procedures
●Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, PeopleSoft, CMS, Peachtree, Financial Edge, SAP, CPARS, Oracle, Kronos, and MAS 90.
Work Experience
Financial Auditor
Broniec Associates
June 2018 to January 2025
●Performed comprehensive audits of client’s payables and procurement issues for specific audit periods
●Identify and document recovery opportunities, write claims, and facilitate recoveries from vendors regarding Duplicate and/or Erroneous Payments
●Reviewing contracts and purchase orders to recover Pricing Issues and/or Rebates
●Collect Debit Balances and Reconcile Statement of Accounts
●Utilize professional accounting and auditing knowledge to identify subsequent corrections and make recommendations to clients
Financial Analyst
Epitec - Southfield, MI
May 2015 to June 2018
●Process global Purchase Orders Releases and Amendments for IT Service Desk and Desk Side Services
●Monitor programs, budget performances, and overall spending
●Provide input for annual business planning and budget forecasting including tax analysis
●Ensure resolution of financial-related issues.
●Assist suppliers with sustainable, straightforward, and easily traceable global billing model
●Assist in successful operation of the procure-to-pay cycles
●Monitor and approve invoices for local and global projects
●Reconcile 20+ Global Purchase Orders
●Maintain seat count for all global users within Access Database
Staff Accountant
Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Detroit, MI
November 2012 to February 2015
●Processed all payables, employee benefits, reimbursement, contract requirements, and cash applications for a non-profit organization.
●Managed intercompany accounts, monthly closing processes, and GL account analysis for payables and payroll.
●Processed payroll for Full Orchestra, Extra Musicians, Administrative Staff, Union, and Non-Union Employees.
●Processed Garnishments, Friend of Court Requirements, Tax Liens, Foreign Artist Tax Withholdings, and completed Tax Forms
●Manage and fund employee benefits and payroll contributions to multiple 403B plans.
●Complete Month-End and Year-End Closing Reports, Account Reconciliations, and Journal Entries.
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Entech - Farmington Hills, MI
September 2011 to October 2012
●Reconcile 600+ employee expense reimbursements and travel advances
●Record expenses to GL accounts and process payment schedules for payroll
●Functioned as a liaison between payroll services and employees
General Accountant 2
Martinrea Fabco Hot Stamping - Detroit, MI
June 2010 to August 2011
●Processed payables from Vendors, Employee Reimbursements and applied all Cash Applications for a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer
●Served as a liaison between accounting and other divisions.
●Assist in successful operation of the procure-to-pay cycle
●Assisted domestic and international vendors with invoices, credit account inquiries and payments
●Managed intercompany accounts, monthly closing processes and GL account analysis
●Audited inventory quarterly and tracked project job costs and minority spending
Accounting Associate
Design Fabrication - Madison Heights, MI
August 2007 to December 2009
●Invoiced customer and processed accounts receivables and account payables
●Processed freight claims, reconciled accounts, and compiled job cost reports for projects
●Created work instructions and process flow charts for the department
Education
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration
University of Phoenix - Troy, MI
March 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication in Organization Communication
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
August 2002