Controller/Financial Analyst/Accountant/Analyst

ANGELA JEFFERSON

**** **** ******* ** ** Ste. ***1 • Smyrna, Georgia 30080 • 770-***-**** • ********@*******.***

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Accounting professional with more than 10 combined years of experience in month-end close, account reconciliation, journal entries, financial controls, and internal audit. Capable of leveraging proven track record with industry leader, Hertz Corporation, in any medium to large corporate environment. Excellent ability to evaluate petty cash and purchase orders, identify restructuring opportunities, and enforce cost controls. Prudent auditor that will review and tighten policies and procedures, mitigate employee misuse of vendor resources, and implement effective risk management protocols.

Core Competencies

Financial Statement Preparation • Account Reconciliation • Expense Analysis • Journal Entries

Financial Controls • Internal Audit • Policies & Procedures / Compliance • Risk Management

Financial Modeling / Excel / Pivot Tables • Management Planning Systems • Vendor Accounts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HERTZ CORPORATION, Atlanta, Georgia • 1998-2008

Multibillion-dollar car and equipment rental industry leader with a global footprint.

Financial Analyst/Atlanta Area Controller (2005-2008)

Implemented and enforced financial policies and procedures, controlling Wright Express Fuel Card and Nextel spending, purchase orders, and equipment expenditures. Performed 2 to 3 monthly audits at Hertz Local Edition (HLE) and airport operations. Guided branches through financial statement preparation and analysis, processed journal entries, and created quarterly financial presentations. Handled ad-hoc reports, petty cash, and new branch financial planning.

•Introduced a daily ‘mini audit’ of accounting adjustments that eliminated the risk of fraud.

•Reduced branch start-up costs by pioneering an automated store opening process.

Frequent Travel Accounting Supervisor (2003-2005)

Oversaw accounting for the frequent travel department, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial forecasting, cost modeling, and performance reporting. Provided documentation and assistance throughout the department audit process. Supervised, evaluated, and trained department staff.

•Led a departmental staff reorganization that significantly streamlined the cost structure.

Staff Internal Auditor (2001-2003) / Travel Industry Billing Accountant (1999-2001)

Audited operational controls, polices, and procedures for a nationwide network of HERC equipment and car rental facilities. Worked up audit results into informative reports for management. Handled intercompany account reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and aging items.

•Contributed to profit growth by recommending cost-effective vendor payment and other policies.

•Maintained a tight intercompany accounts reconciliation c cycle of 30 days.

Account Control Representative (1998-1999)

Managed billing, collections, client service, and troubleshooting for more than 100 tour accounts across the U.S., Europe, and Australian markets. Called on at least 30 customers each day.

•Met or exceeded corporate collections objectives, with a 70% average collections rate.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting - Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma

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