Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

SHARI LAND

San Antonio, ***** TX

*****.*.****@*****.*** / 850-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Analytical Senior Accountant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in financial reporting, tax preparation, and compliance auditing. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to new technologies and regulations. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all accounting practices. Highly skilled Senior Accountant with background in managing financial procedures and coordinating accounting operations. Strengths include conducting detailed financial analysis, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Have led teams to improve financial efficiency and accuracy in previous roles.

A broad background in government compliance, non-profit, manufacturing, healthcare, oil & gas, banking, medical, and federal funding. Expertise in Audit (9 years), Sales & Use Tax Accounting (4 years), General Ledger, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and Cash Management (3 years).

SKILLS

Cash Management

QuickBooks Certification

Advanced ERP Proficiency

Rapid Software Adaptability

GAAP

Budgeting and Forecasting

Time Management

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Excel formulas, pivot tables, VBA

Financial Reporting & SEC Reporting

General Ledger Management

Revenue Recognition

Comprehensive Financial Auditing

Reconciliations

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Non-Profit

PERSONAL BREAK IN EMPLOYMENT

10/2023 – Present I took a brief personal break to focus on important family matters. This time allowed me to reflect, recharge, and gain a deeper understanding of my long-term career goals. I’m now excited to bring my refreshed perspective and skills back into the workforce.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant / Clearday, Inc. - San Antonio, TX 07/2022 - 10/2023

Prepared and analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards to maintain accurate financial reporting.

Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, enhancing collection strategies to improve the efficiency of receivables management.

Led the month-end and year-end closing processes, optimizing reconciliations and streamlining reporting timelines through the implementation of automation tools.

Developed and monitored budgets and forecasts, providing in-depth variance analysis and strategic recommendations to senior management for effective cost-saving measures.

Managed accounting operations, banking functions, and revenue tracking for multiple memory care centers and an adult daycare facility.

Maintained 29 subsidiary accounts in QuickBooks Enterprise, ensuring accurate reconciliations of banking activities.

Led monthly close procedures and supported SEC reporting and filing audits.

Contributed to financial operations until the entire accounting team was laid off due to a company merger.

Auditor / Britts & Associates, LLC - San Antonio, TX 12/2021 - 06/2022

Conducted comprehensive audits of financial statements and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.

Evaluated the effectiveness of risk management procedures and identified areas of improvement, delivering detailed reports to senior management.

Performed audit planning, execution, and reporting for both internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Assessed operational processes and identified control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide audit support and develop solutions for identified issues, resulting in improved financial governance.

Prepared and compiled personal financial statements with precision.

Audited corporate financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Successfully filed 1120 tax returns for corporate clients.

IT Analyst IV (Contract, successfully completed) / Hays Talent Solutions – 3M Corporation - Remote 08/2021 - 11/2021

Analyzed and optimized IT systems and processes, enhancing performance and operational efficiency.

Led the implementation of software upgrades and integrations, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal downtime.

Resolved complex system issues, improving uptime and reducing resolution times.

Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues, improving uptime and reducing support resolution times.

Developed detailed technical documentation and user guides, supporting end-users and facilitating knowledge transfer across departments.

Conducted in-depth data analysis and reporting, offering actionable insights to senior leadership for decision- making and process improvement initiatives.

Developed technical documentation and user guides, supporting end-users and facilitating knowledge transfer.

Field Auditor/Sole Proprietor / Information Providers Incorporated –Remote, USA 06/2020 - 08/2021

Managed third-party insurance premium audits from major insurance carriers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Reviewed internal control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Reconciled payroll and sales with insurance policies, maintaining precise audit execution.

Interacted with management to discuss issues identified during the audit process.

Financial Research Analyst (Contract, successfully completed) / Strategic Staffing Solutions – USAA - San Antonio, TX 08/2019 - 02/2020

Coordinated audits for OCC MRA, identifying member harm and legal violations.

Developed VBA automation in Excel to streamline audit response, processing 300,000+ records.

Acquired skills in reading and researching mortgage loans for audit purposes.

Contributed to Real Estate Rewards Network, with potential for hire before department dissolution in December 2019.

Conversion Specialist II (Contract, successfully completed) / Robert Half – Harland Clarke - San Antonio, TX

11/2018 - 04/2019

Implemented tracking codes and optimized landing pages for improved user interactions and SEO performance.

Monitored campaign success using Google Analytics, providing actionable insights for process improvements.

Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted offers, driving customer engagement and conversions.

Integrated customer-driven features into products and services to enhance user experience and satisfaction.

Accountant (Contract, successfully completed) / Ultimate Staffing – American Payroll Assoc. - San Antonio, TX 11/2017 - 02/2018

Completed 2016 and 2017 bank reconciliations for credit card accounts, addressing discrepancies left unresolved by previous employees.

Implemented daily PayPal reconciliations for accurate tracking of cash deposits.

Streamlined financial reconciliation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Sales & Use Tax Accountant (Contract, successfully completed) / Accountemps – Becton Dickinson & Company - San Antonio, TX 06/2017 - 09/2017

Managed customer database for newly acquired entity for tax exempt status

State refund claims, Audit Projects

Reviewed, analyzed, researched purchase transactions with respect to tax exempt status

Accountant (Contract, successfully completed) / Robert Half - Calumet Specialty Products - San Antonio, TX

01/2016 - 04/2017

Maintained crude inventory through daily audits for 2 local refineries for inventory accuracy, sales consolidation, and reporting.

Conducted monthly and daily audits of crude inventory for two local refineries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Managed month-end and quarter-end close processes, performing extensive spreadsheet analysis to support financial reporting.

Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.

Consolidated sales data and generated comprehensive reports to aid in strategic decision-making.

Accountant (Contract, successfully completed) / Ultimate Staffing – Parallon - San Antonio, TX 1/2014 - 8/2015

Managed daily Healthcare payments, performed daily reconciliations of each GL account for all HCA hospitals

Prepared journal entries and accounting corrections sent to cashiering department

Managed daily cash balancing

Performed Audit research

Accountant/ Cash Manager / BCFS Baptist Family and Child Services - San Antonio, TX 09/2012 - 03/2014

Managed direct contact for fifty-six bank accounts, overseeing transactions and account maintenance.

Maintained and reconciled schedules for two specialized programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Reviewed and imported donations from Raiser's Edge to Financial Edge (Blackbaud), reconciling gifts across programs and spreadsheets.

PRIOR EXPERIENCEC (1996 – 2012)

Sales Tax audits, recoveries, returns and research – 5 years

Medicaid audits and fraud – 3 years

General Accounting including AR, AP, Billing, Contract Management, Financial Statements, Payroll, Expenses, General

Ledger, Cash and GL reconciliations, Budgets – 5 years

Financial Audits – 3 years

EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA

BBA Accounting 12/1996

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified QuickBooks Professional, 2018

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Organized start-up company and had the backing of Florida Department of Health

Reduced $1.4 million audit assessment to a zero audit

Successfully testified in court of law as an expert witness on Medicaid Fraud which helped lead to conviction.

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