General Ledger Financial Reporting

Objective

Summary

Experience

Alison Carter

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Accounting and business professional with years of experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadline schedules. Demonstrated success in streamlining existing operations, turning around unprofitable/e functions, and envisioning new concepts and future trends. Desires a challenging and rewarding position !hat utilizes experience and skills. Operations and Financial Analysis. Office Protocol/Practice and inventory management. Financial Reporting. Job Costing. Bank Reconciliation. Payroll Administration and Audits. Cash Flow Evaluation. Corporate Operations and Coach. Fractional CFO Mediation and Conflict Management in all aspects of business. Wave Financial Advisors 1/2022 to Present

Controller

Coordinates and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities of organization. Delegates authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. Arrange audits of company accounts. Ensures that institution reserves meet legal requirements. Interprets current policies and practices and plans and implements new operating f

procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Maintains all aspects of general ledger including month-end closing and accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts. Prepared end-of year 1099 reports. Ensure accounts are balanced and assist staff members with look-ups and write-ups. Researches account information, verified totals, corrected discrepancies, and generated reports. Monitors workflow for the processing of payments for area utilities, mortgage accounts, taxes, health insurance, and businesses. Supervises federal, state and local tax filings and prepares consolidation package in preparation of group consolidation accounts. Springer and Co. CPA's, Kennesaw, GA 212021 to !/2022 Staff Accountant

Created and mainlainedfinancia/ statements using QuickBooks Online and Drake Tax Software custom reports. Contacted customers for support document requests regarding general ledger and other module entries. Created various reports and spreadsheets to be utilized by Bookkeeping Clients that were contracted for our services. Taught two adult education courses in basic small business bookkeeping. Interacted with accounting, tax, and legal clients. Prepared quarterly payroll reports and year-end W-2 forms. Training and Company Set-up of Quickbooks Online for 50+ clienls. Tower Construction(TJC), Atlanla, GA 8/2014 to 7/2021 Corporate Controller

Tesled and evalua!ed new software to de/ermine efficiency, reliability, and compalibility with existing software. Supervised office operations and coordinated work schedules. Supervised cus/omer service representatives to ensure that workjlow met high company slandards. Submitted claims for financial reimbursement. Stayed informed of all federal and state regulations that affect the company and employees. Proven background in the creation, application, and management of office policies. Scheduled, supervised, and guided a staff of 28 in the development of training plans, evaluations and reference material. Set up recruiting policies. Interviewed, trained, and monitored employees in Education accordance with company policies and goals. Reported daily revenues. Scheduled, ordered, and maintained quality customer service. Supervised the preparation of all monthly reports and maintained all company accounts(banking, loans and credit services). Designed and implemented Employee Handbook(Policy and Procedures). Assisted in development, implementation, and evaluation of conflict resolution program. Assisted the owner in managing company operations. Assisted users to identify and solve software and reporting problems. Evaluated credit reports and processed loans for approval. Authorized adjustments and audited accounts. Experienced in maximizing cash/low while minimizing bad debt. Created health awareness incentive program. Coordinated and maintained office services and facilities. Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. Post CPA's, Marietta 3/2012 to 8/2014

Staff Accountant

Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department. Maintained the general ledger, produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Conducted month-end transactions, reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and daily sales. Assisted in accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Provided training to develop and enhance quality customer relations. Prepared tax returns, financial statements, established and maintained clientele, consulted and advised clients, prepared tax planning, maintained client database, depreciation and amortization schedules, filed quarterly payroll reports and quarterly sales tax reports.

Artistic Stone/Signature Stone, Inc., Atlanta, GA 112005 to 9/2012 CFO

Monitored workjlow for the processing of payments for area utilities, mortgage accounts, taxes, health insurance, and businesses. Charged with operatingfive-person financial department, including overseeing payables, accounts receivables, compliance, cash flow, billing, payroll, taxes and operations. Prepared end-of-year 1099 reports. Maintained all aspects of general ledger including month-end closing and accruals and analysis of general ledger accounts. Reviewed all input and output data for month-end closing. Oversaw the extraction process for internal and external clients. Researched account information, verified totals, corrected discrepancies, and generated reports. Oversaw the timely creation and distribution of reports of the Commercial Mortgage Portfolio. Created sound financial base in order to accelerate growth of company revenue and profitability; monitored company progress through strategic, accurate and timely financial reporting. Challenged to turn around company with limited growth potential due to mature product lines and existing markets through strategic evaluation, development and execution of operational-enhancing solutions and initiative that captured dramatic improvement across inventory management, financial reporting, cash flow and bottom-line profitability, transforming substantial losses into healthy returns. Worked closely with external financial institutions regarding loans, payments, and other transactions; prepared documentation and assisted in scheduled audits. Oversaw all cash management, accounting procedures and program administration, including accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, and personnel development. Interacted internally with company president, produclion managers, information technology managers, technical staff, sales manager, and sales team. Developed cash flow projection reporl for corporate funds. Supervised maintenance of fiscal management system; evaluated strengths and weaknesses.

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor Degree

Mt Paran Christian High School

GED

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