Degreed Accounting Professional eager to apply academic background as well as practical business experience toward supporting financial operations of a dynamic organization. 

 

Financial Document Analysis   Quality Assurance   Organizational Efficiency   Inventory Analysis

General Ledger Development   Database Management   Departmental Collaboration   Project Execution & Oversight

• Problem Identification & Resolution   Process Evaluation & Implementation   Accounting Best Practices   Holistic Administrative Expertise

 

Ø  Strong multi-tasking background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. 

Ø  Effectively lead teams in cross-functional efforts to increase productivity and accountability.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing accounting policies, procedures and financial systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

Ø  Utilize extensive knowledge of accounting protocols to develop practical strategies to increase viability and financial solvency of the organization.

Ø  Consistently focus on ensuring development of high-standard delivery methodologies. 

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong technical skills to diverse organization needs.

Ø  Demonstrate working knowledge of basic accounting practices and principles in proficiently managing operational functions ranging from tracking/recording quarterly sales percentages and reconciling commission statements to verifying expense reimbursements and researching/reconciling expense report discrepancies.

Ø  Technology savvy with knowledge of accounting and administrative platforms, including MS Office Suite, Access Database, Great Plains, PeopleSoft, AS/400, as well as IBM Mainframes expertise. 

 

 

 

Ø  Saved significant cost to bottom line by utilizing inventory management and data analysis skills to track and control waste.  (Imperial Sugar)

Ø  Acted as SME related to purchasing and inventory system resulting in cross-department information sharing and increases in overall productivity. (Imperial Sugar)

Ø  Created streamlined process to reconcile Maintenance and Repair inventory and procurement systems by utilizing databases, specialized queries, and count sheets resulting in more efficient accurate audits.  (Imperial Sugar)

Ø  Led ERP Project initiative and performed several key functions including; Developed specialized reports for shipping recons; created inventory tracking system; verified all product setups in system; and designed and implemented accounting close out process for end of month data reconciliation.  (Imperial Sugar)

Ø  Analyzed several volumes (thousands of pages) of raw financial data from the previous years before employment and implemented clean and concise General Ledger reconciling all accounts to the penny.  This resulted in a clean audit opinion for fiscal 2006.  (Savannah Yacht)  

Ø  Developed International Fee Database for Analysis and Basis of Monthly Accruals for cross-departmental use as well as Access Databases used to capture important Flight Data for numerous fees and costs. (NetJets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senior Accountant, NetJets International                                                                              2007-Present

  Primary responsibilities include comprehensive oversight and support related to specific Accounting Needs of the organization.  Specific functions included;   

  Initiate and Approve Daily Bank Wire Transactions and Record Cash Transactions in GL.

  Perform Balance Sheet Analysis and Account Reconciliations.

  Prepare Inter-company Flight Billings & Reconcile Inter-company Accounts.

  Review Flight & Special Service Acct Distributions & Integrate into GL.

  Prepare Monthly Closing Journals, Schedules, & Financial Statements.

  Research & Reconcile long-term Discrepancies in GE Capital Clearing Account.

 

Accounting Manager, Savannah Yacht Company                                                                     2006-2007

  Primary responsibilities included in-depth and inclusive executive management of Accounting and Financial Statement Preparations for company.  Specific functions included;

  Supervised Accounting Functions; Implement Control Procedures in Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory and A/P. 

  Developed & Prepared relevant documents for Bank & Financial Audits 

  Conducted Document Asset Purchases, Setup Amortization & Depreciation schedules.

  Analyzed 2005-06 Accounting activity, enter missing transactions into Great Plains and reconcile to final Audited 2006 Balances.

  Troubleshoot & Corrected setup errors in Inventory and Payables Management Modules in Great Plains.

  Completed Implementation of Great Plains Manufacturing & Accounting System

  Assisted management with preparation of budget as well as researched and analyzed transactions to resolve budgetary issues. 

 

Inventory Control Manager, Imperial Sugar Company                                                            2006-2006

  Primary responsibilities included operational oversight and direct support of inventory control and procurement processes for organization.  Specific functions included;

  Analyzed, Evaluated, Established, and Implemented Inventory Control Procedures for MRO, Packaging Materials and General Plant Supplies.

  Coordinated and manage daily physical cycle counts.

  Conducted daily Inventory and purchasing analysis to resolve issues quickly.

  Responsible for Training and Development of Purchasing and Inventory Personnel.

  Design Access database queries and reports to improve information quality and services performed by purchasing and storeroom staff.

 

Senior Cost Accountant, Imperial Sugar Company                                                                  2001-2006

  Primary responsibilities included numerous executive support functions to ascertain various cost control mechanisms and maintain accurate data collection of these processes.  Specific functions included;

  Analyzed, and maintained subsidiary schedules; GL accounts; Performed Journal entries, budget and cost analysis.

  Produced monthly manufacturing financial statements and cost projections.

  Automated Raw Sugar Accounting Processes; Streamlined Reporting Procedures.

  Researched incongruities in purchasing, inventory and accounts payable transactions.

  Analyzed Cost and System data to obtain relevant and coherent information used to support daily accounting functions and development of monthly closing procedures.

  Developed Access Database queries and reports to reconcile GL Accounts, Production, Inventory and Shipping transactions.

  Effectively analyzed MRO and packaging material inventories valued over $5 million.

 

Staff Accountant, Imperial Sugar Company                                                                              1999-2000

  Primary responsibilities included comprehensive Accounting and Data Administration skills for company.   Specific functions included;

  Prepared monthly closing entries as well as analyzed and maintained assigned GL accounts.

  Developed & Implemented Employee Travel Expense Reporting Processes.

  Responsible for Monthly Reconciliation of Inter-Company Accounts.

  Assisted in testing of GL Account Data for Financial Software Conversion.

 

 

n Bachelors of Business Administration C Accounting Concentration, Georgia Southern University

n Front-Line Management Training, Georgia Southern University

n Georgia Sales and Use Tax Training, Lorman Education Services