Senior Accountant Accounts Payable
Resume:
John Shilling
Sherman, TX 75092
************@*****.***
Summary
Senior Accountant with close to 20 years of experience working in multiple industries along with working alongside the state of Texas, Oklahoma, and the United States Federal Government. I have a strong work ethic with a fantastic ability to work with individuals from all walk of life. I am comfortable working in a solo environment while being just as comfortable giving a presentation in front of several hundred people. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2024 – May 2025
Chief Accountant
City of Sherman
● Ensures compliance with legal reporting requirements.
● Prepare journal entries and maintain related records.
● Maintains and submits recurring disbursements for payment by the city.
● Prepares billing for miscellaneous accounts receivable.
● Prepares bank reconciliations.
● Records activity related to sales tax, property tax and hotel occupancy tax.
● Assists with budget preparation including utilities, postage and communication budgets.
● Prepares personnel budget; recommends improvements to budget process.
● Records Tax Increment Financing (TIF) account activity.
● Supports accounts payable function by assisting with entry and approval.
● Maintains the city’s fixed asset ledger; prepares related audit schedules and notes.
● Assists with the annual audit, including various year-end entries, reconciliations and schedules.
● Maintains the Pending Forfeiture Evidence subsidiary ledger, including yearly review with the police department.
● Provides support to EMS Billing Clerk
● Responds to inquiries by other departments, vendors, and citizens.
● Prepares various reports for external users (seat belt, sales tax, EDC, TML Surveys, Court fees, Census, EMS, ASPP, Federal and State (non-grant) reimbursement.)
● Coordinates and works with internal and external parties to manage expectations, workflow and work processes; identifies areas for improvement.
● Prepares monthly internal service department allocations.
● Processes electronic payroll liability payments. February 2023 – May 2024
Senior Corporate Staff Accountant
Sevita
● Generate, review, analyze and communicate financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets
● Compile and prepare entries to general ledger accounts
● Assist in quarterly/yearly SEC filings
● Determine best practice procedures for preparation of accounting records, research of transactions, and reporting
● Document accounting transactions using procedures defined by internal/external requirements
● Prepare monthly financial statements and other reports to be used by management for analyzing financial information
● Prepare tax schedules and apply basic knowledge of tax rules to assist in preparation of tax reports and returns
● Review contracts, orders, and vouchers for accuracy based on established policies and procedures
● Foster a culture of continuous improvement
● Maintain an effective control environment for the accounting operations February 2021-February 2023
Senior Accountant
Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center – Accounting
● Maintains and reports all financial and census related statistical data for day to day operational and state required reporting for a level III trauma hospital.
● Coordinates the administration/maintenance of all entity general ledgers, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts to ensure accurate reporting, and reporting from the financial and statistical ledgers
● Maintains the General Ledger and Fixed Asset modules
● Facilitates in external reporting projects for the hospital and related entities, such as the WV Healthcare Authority annual rate application and uniform financial report, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports
● Coordinates audits with external groups. Ensures necessary resources and documents are provided
● Assists accounting staff in the monthly close and annual audit process as needed
● Prepares monthly/quarterly sales and use tax, healthcare broad-based tax, and acute care tax returns
● Prepares monthly financial statements and other reports
● Performs back-up payroll and accounts payable duties June 2019 – February 2021
Senior Accountant
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma – Government/Finance
● Worked with federally funded programs through the DEA, Homeland Security, FEMA, Department of Interior, Department of Transportation, National Endowment of the Arts, National Parks Service, HUD, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Endowment of the Arts
● Received security clearance through the FBI
● Perform general ledger, maintain accounting records, and other related duties in the daily administration
● Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees, as necessary
● Assist external auditors at year end with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data
● Perform accounts payable duties such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts
● File appropriate forms and reports with agencies
● Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary
● Recommend improvements, any necessary department controls and procedures
● Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position and budget variances
● Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and propose adjustments to the general ledger
● Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process
● Provide departmental assistance with questions relating to payroll, budget to actual reports and general ledger
January 2015 – June 2019
Accountant II
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma – Government/Finance
● Worked with federally funded programs through Homeland Security, FEMA, Department of Interior, Department of Transportation, National Parks Service, HUD, and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
● Perform general ledger, maintain accounting records, and other related duties in the daily administration
● Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees, as necessary
● Assist external auditors at year end with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data
● Perform accounts payable duties such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts
● File appropriate forms and reports with agencies
● Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary
● Recommend improvements, any necessary department controls and procedures
● Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position and budget variances
● Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and propose adjustments to the general ledger
● Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process
● Provide departmental assistance with questions relating to payroll, budget to actual reports and general ledger
August 2013 – January 2015
Accountant I
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma – Gaming Finance
● Accountant for the Durant Casino & Resort, Grant Casino & Resort, and many of the Casino Too’s throughout the Choctaw Nation.
● Perform general ledger, maintain accounting records, and other related duties in the daily administration
● Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees, as necessary
● Assist external auditors at year end with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data
● Perform accounts payable duties such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts
● File appropriate forms and reports with agencies
● Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary
● Recommend improvements, any necessary department controls and procedures
● Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position and budget variances
● Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and propose adjustments to the general ledger
● Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process
● Provide departmental assistance with questions relating to payroll, budget to actual reports and general ledger
October 2010 – August 2013
Staff Accountant
Choctaw Global Staffing
● Received security clearance through the Department of Defense
● Worked with federally funded defense contracts with the Department of Defense, Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, and the Department of State.
● Perform cash account reconciliations prior to submitting to cash management
● Prepare/post detailed month-end journal entries for payroll, fringe benefits, and indirect cost allocations
● Review/post month end journal entries prepared by accounts receivable
● Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and work to resolve any discrepancies
● Assist in the month end and year-end closing processes
● Assist with the preparation of audit documentation for year-end audit
● Perform special projects as assigned and all related work as required April 2005 – October 2010
Processor Accounting Clerk
Chapin Title Company, Sherman, TX 903-***-****
● Prepare title commitments and premiums for closings
● Calculate and invoice title fees for closing
● Perform accounts payable for closings
● Perform title account reconciliations
● Assist with the preparation of audit documentation for year-end audit
● Assist with month end closing for general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable Education
B.B.A, Marketing/Management, 2004
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK Grant Management Certification Pass-Through
Grant Management Certification Recipient
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