Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager
Resume:
Ayesha Thomas
Alpharetta, GA 30033
*************@*****.***
Summary
A highly motivated accounting professional with a verifiable record of accomplishments spanning eight years. Highly creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual. Areas of strength include:
Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable
Problem Collections Communication Skills
Organizational Skills Time Management Skills
Computer Literacy Research Abilities
Education
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Finance
Anticipated Graduation Date: 2013
Employment History
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
Arlington, VA
Accounting Assistant
April 2010 – September 2010
PMMI is a trade association for companies that manufacture packaging and packaging related machinery.
•Coordinated all aspects of the accounts payable process which included: reviewing vouchers to ensure accuracy, processing weekly check runs and managing vendor files.
•Created Positive Pay check batches and reconciled daily.
•Created and maintained monthly Visa and American Express credit card statements.
•Assisted in the accounts receivable process to ensure accurate and timely client invoicing.
•Assisted with other miscellaneous accounting assignments as needed.
BoardSource
Washington, DC
Accounting Assistant
August 2007 – April 2010
BoardSource is a non profit agency that is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards.
•Coordinated all aspects of the accounts payable process which included: tracking and coding all invoices, processing and distributing vendor checks and reviewing vouchers to ensure amounts and account numbers are accurate.
•Produced a weekly receivables report and initiated collection activities on overdue accounts.
•Prepared and maintained monthly journal entries for cash receipts, petty cash and depreciation, and reviewed data with the Controller.
•Maintained daily deposit records and reconciled cash to batch reports.
•Prepared and distributed monthly department financial reports.
•Assisted with preparing the monthly trial balance, adjustments and closing entries.
•Invoiced clients for consulting and training services, working closely with department heads.
•Managed consulting and training client invoicing process.
Krisam Group and Global Events Partners
Washington, DC
Accounts Receivables Specialist
October 2006 – August 2007
The Krisam Group is an established planning and events advocate in the U.S. and around the world, primarily with hotels and resorts. Through its sister company, Global Events Partners, the company offers destination management and production services to meeting planners to create any type of event.
•Maintained all accounts receivable activity for both Krisam Group and Global Events Partners (GEP), and conferred with the Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Sales on a monthly basis.
•Initiated monthly statements.
•Investigated and effectively resolved client discrepancies.
•Received, coded and posted all client payments, and coordinated with other team members for proper crediting to sales representatives for commissions.
•Placed collection and follow-up calls.
The Jefferson Hotel
Washington, DC
Accounting Assistant
July 2005 – October 2006
The Jefferson Hotel serves as an exclusive, residential-style luxury hotel in downtown Washington, DC.
•Accepted a full time position with The Jefferson Hotel after only two months as a temporary employee.
•Received and posted remittance invoices.
•Resolved customer discrepancies regarding credit card billing.
•Performed collection calls and ultimately reduced the hotel’s outstanding invoices by 40%; periodically reviewed the accounts receivable aging report with Controller.
•Coordinated accounts payable functions including coding and matching invoices to purchase orders, and entered data into the Mas90 accounting system, and remitted timely hotel payments.
•Daily reconciliation of a $20,000 cash vault.
•Trained Concierge agents regarding cash handling procedures.
•Performed quarterly audits of all cashiers.
Accomplishments
•Reduced A/R Aging from an average of 67 days to 45 days.
•Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for Accounting Assistant position.
•Created a new process for accurately billing clients in a timely fashion.
Other Experience
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
•Experienced in accounting software: Quickbooks, MAS 90, Great Plains and Solomon
•Intermediate Excel skills
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