April L. Hopkins
*** ******** ****** **** • Marion, AR 72364 • 901-***-**** • ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A highly motivated and pro-active results-focused accounting professional with specialties in corporate accounting and finance.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Accounting, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR, 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lakeside Behavioral Health Systems – Memphis, TN
Accounting Manager June 2011 – May 2012
• Obtained and maintained a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Completed monthly reconciliations to include Bank, AR, Credit Cards, etc.
• Ensured an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
• Assist in FTE management.
• Supported budget and forecasting activities.
• Sampled audit process and procedures for internal audit purposes.
• Interacted with the business office to ensure processes and procedure were adhered to.
• Managed Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable and reported to the CFO.
AmeriCare Health and Rehabilitation Center – Memphis, TN
Accountant October 2007-June 2011
• Reconciled the balance sheet and general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Assisted the external auditor by answering audit request.
• Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as the general ledger.
• Perform analytic review of balance sheet to assist with monthly variance reporting and balance sheet review analysis.
• Ability to perform well in a team environment, including sharing information and assisting others with close and reporting duties to meet monthly deadlines.
• Monitored and reviewed accounting system reports for accuracy and completeness during system configuration.
• Day to day management of all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control system of the company.
• Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff and reported to the Controller.
First Tennessee Bank- Memphis, TN
Staff Accountant March 2007-September 2007
• Reconciliations of the bank as well as its subsidiaries, researching missing or miscellaneous items that has posted to the DDA statement and GL.
• Following up with payees about outstanding items and requesting stop payments for checks.
• Making entries to the General Ledger and updating AP about missing entries.
• Providing assistance to internal and external customers via email or telephone.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Accounting Software: MS Office, Mas 90 & Mas 200, SAP, Quick Books & Quick Books Pro, AS 400, McKesson, Lawson HR, RAS