Accounts Payable Receivable

SOULEYMANE KONATE

Winchester, Virginia · 540-***-****

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Highly committed to developing and implementing robust policies, procedures and processes that align with business objectives and promote strategic initiatives. Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. EXPERIENCE

MARCH 2025 – PRESENT

MANAGING PARTNER, ROK LEDGE LLC

Freelance bookkeeping company focusing in helping small businesses in Winchester. NOVEMBER 2023 – PRESENT

FINANCE MANAGER, SELMA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Prepared financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP

Conducted audits by analyzing accounts, organizing supporting documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations

Managed monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes and prepared reporting packages for management

Performed complex account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies

Analyzed financial data and created reports/presentations for executive management with data-driven insights

Supervised and mentored junior accounting staff, reviewing their work and providing guidance

Extensive experience with accounting software/ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.

Skilled in data analysis, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis

Knowledgeable in tax accounting, compliance, and reporting regulations

Improved accounting processes and implemented procedural efficiencies

Identified and mitigated financial risks through strong internal controls

Liaison with external auditors to ensure smooth auditing processes

Cost accounting experience tracking expenditures and monitoring budgets JUNE 2023 – OCTOBER 2023

FINANCIAL ADVISOR TRAINEE, EDWARD JONES

Trained to become an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) by preparing and studying for the Security Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7 top-off, and Series 66 FINRA examinations

NOVEMBER 2021 – JUNE 2023

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, PITTMAN TREE AND LANDSCAPING, LLC

Responsible for all accounting activity and end-to-end management of accounting general ledger

Oversaw Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Prepared journal entries accurately, timely, and with appropriate supporting documentation

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Prepared monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations

Sought and identified opportunities for operational improvement, recommended modifications to accounting processes

Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Managed preparation of all reports and supporting documents for internal and external audits

Led special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed JANUARY 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2021

FINANCIAL ANALYST, TREX COMPANY, INC.

Prepared operating budget for the procurement department

Created financial reports to monitor performance against budget and analyzed variances

Reported performance metrics to senior leadership on a monthly basis

Developed financial dashboards using MS Excel to monitor materials pricing

Evaluated financial information regarding operations to assess budget requirements

Executed and reported variance and gap analyses

Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns and strategy insights

Streamlined cost analysis process by implementing new policies and procedures

Identified process inefficiencies and recommended improvements

Audited internal financial processes on quarterly basis

Monitored and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and financial ratios JANUARY 2013 – DECEMBER 2013

STAFF ACCOUNTANT II, TREX COMPANY, INC.

Supervised Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll staff

Developed procedures to minimize billing mistakes and reduce utility expenses

Prepared journal entries, trial balances and account reconciliations monthly using JD Edwards

Prepared Authorized Future Expenditures (AFEs) and Capital Expenditures (CAPEXs)

Recorded monthly depreciation and updated fixed assets

Proofread and posted cash batches to the general ledger

Filed monthly Sales and Use Tax forms

Established accounting structures, processes and controls

Supported budget administration with expense analyses and report reviews

Created and executed financial strategies to reach company goals

Monitored and tracked expenses against financial targets

Investigated and resolved monthly bank account discrepancies SEPTEMBER 2009 – DECEMBER 2012

STAFF ACCOUNTANT I, TREX COMPANY, INC.

Reduced month-end closing time from 6 to 3 business days

Made journal entries, closed books monthly and reconciled accounts

Monitored bank revolving funds daily

Leveraged fluent French skills to better serve French/Canadian vendors

Assisted with preparation of SEC reports and audit documents

Responsible for diverse wire transactions

Created and executed financial strategies to reach company goals

Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial records 3

Monitored and tracked expenses against financial targets

Established accounting structures, processes and controls JUNE 2009 – JULY 2009

STUDENT INTERN, YOUNT, HYDE, & BARBOUR

Received training in public taxes, bank audits, Checkpoint, and QuickBooks

Worked on tax projects and participated in bank audits with team

Liaised with management for constructive feedback on areas needing improvement EDUCATION

MAY 2012

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY MAY 2009

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY SKILLS

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Billing

Budget

Closing

Fixed assets

General ledger

JD Edwards

MS Excel

Oracle

Payroll

Procurement

QuickBooks

Taxes

Variance analysis

General ledger journal entry

Expense and revenue analysis

Comparative analysis

Monitoring expenditures

Benefits and payroll administration

Analyzing performance

Due diligence

Research and Data Analysis

Compiling data

Financial modeling

Account reconciliation

Report generation

Funds distribution

Valuation experience

GAAP principles expertise

LANGUAGES

English – fluent spoken and written

French – fluent spoken and written

Bambara – fluent spoken and written

Spanish – basic spoken and written

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