Staff Accountant
Resume:
Melissa Moore
Sanford, NC *****
*******.***.*****@*****.***
Professional Summary
Analytical Accountant with a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting operations. Skilled in QuickBooks,
Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros), and GAAP compliance, with proven success managing multi-state tax filings, payroll, and month-end closings. Brings a unique blend of accounting and quality assurance experience, leveraging data accuracy, process automation, and system integration to improve efficiency and compliance. Recognized as a self-starter and fast learner with excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in both remote and cross-functional environments. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Staff Accountant Custom
Reps-Raleigh, NC June 2024 to
Present
· Managed accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, bill creation, and vendor reconciliations, maintaining error-free financial records.
· Processed insurance quotes, premium payments, and renewals, ensuring accurate documentation and cost tracking across company accounts.
· Performed transaction coding and general ledger maintenance for multiple companies, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls.
· Executed journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, supporting timely month-end close procedures.
· Supported multi-company payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to federal and state labor regulations.
Accountant (Remote)
1099 - Short-term QuickBooks Project Contracts-Remote January 2023 to June 2024
· Managed QuickBooks setup and onboarding for multiple clients, customizing the chart of accounts and financial workflows to align with each company’s accounting structure.
· Performed data imports and system integrations, ensuring accurate transfer of historical financial information and seamless software implementation.
· Executed transaction coding, reconciliations, and journal entries, maintaining accurate general ledger balances in compliance with GAAP standards.
· Streamlined accounting processes by identifying discrepancies and implementing efficient bookkeeping practices, improving month-end accuracy, and reporting speed.
· Collaborated with business owners and finance teams to ensure timely updates, audit-ready financial records, and consistent data integrity across multiple client accounts. QA Analyst
280First-Redwood City, CA December
2021 to November 2023
· Managed end-to-end software delivery processes, including build, testing, packaging, staging, and deployment using Jenkins, ensuring smooth and timely release cycles.
· Utilized proprietary analytics and reporting tools to generate and validate SEC quarterly and annual earnings reports, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
· Conducted data verification, error correction, and troubleshooting of automated imports and processes, maintaining high levels of system reliability and performance.
· Performed code analysis and regression testing, identifying and resolving functionality gaps, improving product stability, and reducing post-deployment defects.
· Researched and validated financial data and material information extracted from reports, fostering consistency with known records and public disclosures. Quality Assurance Analyst - software development
Rosewood Family of Companies-Raleigh, NC February
2019 to August 2021
• Developed and implemented QA standards, testing strategies, and detailed test cases, ensuring software release readiness and compliance with quality benchmarks.
•Performed manual and functional testing, including Acceptance, Black Box,
• Integration, System, and Regression Testing, driving optimal performance and defect prevention.
• Conducted defect triage and issue tracking in Jira, coordinating with developers and product teams to prioritize and resolve bugs efficiently.
• Tested and validated third-party integrations and API connectors, guaranteeing seamless compatibility and data integrity across platforms.
• Created and executed comprehensive test plans and scenarios addressing database integrity, usability, and error handling, improving release accuracy and user experience.
• Collaborated within Agile/Scrum environments, providing continuous feedback during sprints, design reviews, and product demos, enhancing overall software quality.
• Assisted in preparing and reviewing technical documentation, use cases, and system diagrams, supporting knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
Bookkeeper
Rosewood Family of Companies-Raleigh, NC October
2018 to February 2019
· Verified financial data, journal entries, and posting accuracy, maintaining error-free general ledger records in compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
· Processed and transferred detailed transactions from subsidiary journals to general ledgers, supporting accurate month-end and year-end closing activities.
· Prepared and issued invoices, account statements, and billing summaries, ensuring timely and accurate account receivable documentation.
· Performed transaction coding, account reconciliations, and credit card reviews, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls.
· Collaborated with accounting and operations teams to streamline billing and reconciliation processes, reducing reporting discrepancies and improving efficiency.
· Maintained strict confidentiality and compliance with audit and documentation requirements, supporting transparent and reliable financial operations.
Situs Asset Management, Robins NC
— CRE Tax Escrow Analyst II
June 2014 - Sep 2018
● Managed RE and PP taxes for collateral of over 200 securitized CRE portfolios totaling over 5,600 parcels across all 50 states.
● Entered tax bills
● Processed payables through check, ACH and wires.
● Preformed escrow analysis reports.
● Researched tax changes, discrepancies, special abatements and relief programs Education
Accounting (Associate's degree) Central
Carolina Community College-Sanford, NC 2012 to 2013 Accounting and Finance (Certificate Diploma)
Kaplan University-Davenport, FL 2003
to 2003
Skills
Accounting & Bookkeeping:
● QuickBooks (Desktop & Online)
● Bank and credit card reconciliations
● Payroll support and journal entries
● 3-way invoice matching
● GAAP understanding Technical Skills:
● Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros)
● AP software (Bill.com, Tipalti)
● Jira, Asana, Office 365 Remote
Work Tools:
● Zoom, Slack, Teams
● Google Drive, Dropbox
● Cloud-based collaboration tools
Professional Strengths:
● Problem-solving and analytical thinking
● Independent, deadline-driven, and organized
● Strong communication and documentatio
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