Controller/Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant
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Core Competencies
> GAAP Accounting > High Ethical Values > Internal Controls > Multi-task Oriented
> Communication > Financial Reporting > Efficiency/Effectiveness > Research/Analysis Professional Experience:
Collateral Holdings LLC / Collateral Holdings LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Vice President, Controller and Payroll H/R Administrator
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Collateral Holdings LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Accounting Manager
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> Reviewed and approved reconcilements of general ledger accounts (ie:-Cash, Payroll Payables etc...) Conducted internal audits on general ledger accounts (ie:-Cash, Payroll Payables etc..) Prepared monthly financials for parent and all subsidiaries with variances detailed to management Prepared quarterly unaudited consolidated financials for management Ensured year-end audit and tax preparation was complete, timely and correct for external auditors Calculate annual distribution checks to partners as defined in Partnership Agreement Make certain annual K-1's were delivered promptly to all partners along with their distribution checks Managed accuracy and productivity of staff for day-to-day accounting for accounts payables and receivables, general ledger and financial reporting
Prepared monthly financials for parent and all subsidiaries with variances detailed to management Received and reviewed Property Management's monthly financials ensuring net rental income was received timely for each property and entity
Achieved budget objectives by reducing expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Developed financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees 2016-2019
Managed accuracy and productivity of staff for day-to-day accounting for accounts payables and receivables, general ledger and financial reporting
Ensured monthly/quarterly reconcilements of general ledger accounts were reviewed and approved Approved PTO, time cards and ensured payroll was processed and funded timely Ensured outsourced payroll system was updated with new or terminated employees Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops for accounting and financial reporting systems
Maintained financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results Monitored accounting policies and internal controls to ensure compliance Processed and reconciled depreciation for fixed assets and amortization schedule of prepaid items Joyce L Cook
424 Pilgreen Road, Leeds, Alabama 35094 // 205-***-**** // *********@*******.*** Accounting Controller
Dedicated Controller highly regarded for successful management of the day to day accounting operations of the company while continuously establishing and improving accounting and financial processes. Expertise in maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures in-house, while managing other outsourced functions and overseeing accounting operations of subsidiaries and affiliate entities. Ensure all transactions within the parent and its subsidiaries are managed and recorded in a timely and efficient manner. Complete projects on time with a high attention to detail to ensure results exceed expectations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with Partners/Shareholders, management and staff. 2019-2024
Reviewed and ensured correctness of outsourced year-end audited consolidated financials and footnotes Certified all LOC covenants were met at entity level and property management operations and certificates of compliance were issued timely
Protected operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential Ensured a level of trust with partners by review and confirmation tax information on K-1's were correct and K-1's were received timely
Complied with state, county, and local business licensing requirements Prepared budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data Page 1 / 2
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Collateral Holdings LTD / Collateral Mortgage LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Staff Accountant
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New South Federal Savings Bank and Collateral Mortgage LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Accounting Clerk / Federal Funds Desk
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New South Federal Savings Bank and Collateral Mortgage LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President Residential Loan Mortgage and Servicing New South Federal Savings Bank and Collateral Mortgage LTD (Collateral Family of Companies) Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice President and Controller Education:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting // University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama // 2005 Received and reviewed Property Management's monthly financials ensuring net rental income was received timely for each property and entity
Assisted Controller to prepare quarterly consolidated unaudited and year-end audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes
Assisted Controller to calculate annual distribution checks to partners as defined in Partnership Agreement Ensured annual K-1's were delivered promptly to all partners along with their distribution checks Prepared monthly financials for parent and all subsidiaries with variances detailed to management Reconciled general ledger accounts for all subsidiaries (ie: Cash, Payroll Payable, Accounts Receivable etc….) Processed and reconciled depreciation for fixed assets and amortization schedule of prepaid items Processed accounts payable on a weekly basis for parent and all subsidiaries Set-up and implemented in-house accounts receivable within Great Plains for payroll/human resource entity Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops for accounting and financial reporting systems
Processed and reconciled depreciation for fixed assets and amortization schedule of prepaid items Received and reviewed Property Management's monthly financials ensuring net rental income was received timely for each property and entity
1994-1997
Maintained financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results Approved PTO, time cards and ensured payroll was processed and funded timely Assisted Controller with year-end audit and tax preparation Assisted Controller to prepare quarterly unaudited consolidated and year-end audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes
Assisted Controller to certify all LOC covenants were met at entity level and property management operations and certificates of compliance were issued timely
Assisted Controller to calculate annual distribution checks to partners as defined in Partnership Agreement Ensured annual K-1's were delivered promptly to all partners along with their distribution checks Assisted Controller with semi-in-house/outsourced IT functions Assisted Controller to set-up and implement new general ledger within Great Plains and FRx financial reporting accounting systems
Assisted Controller in establishing accounting policies and internal controls 1999-2003
2003-2016
Complied with state, county, and local business licensing requirements Complied with state, county, and local business licensing requirements Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Ensured accuracy of Fed Funds Desk for outgoing and incoming wires to/from Wire Room Maintained accuracy of accounting records through daily and monthly general ledger reconcilements Complied with state, county, and local business licensing requirements 1997-1999
Prepared budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data Achieved budget objectives by reducing expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions Assisted Controller with year end audit and tax preparation Developed financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Monitored accounting policies and internal controls to ensure compliance Joyce L Cook
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