Charlotte Metro
Motivated and ethically-driven professional with accounting expertise. Broad business experience in manufacturing, distribution, and technology industries analyzing and managing large scale financial and accounting transactions and processes. Ability to support high volume, full-cycle accounting operations. Demonstrated planning, organization, and detail-oriented strengths, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in top quality work results, per compliance guidelines. Excellent communicator across all audiences to resolve discrepancies while protecting relationships. Instrumental in assessing and improving new account processes, resulting in improved efficiency. I am also a progression hungry, strong communicator, good listener, and target driven individual.
In my role at Semperis, I managed comprehensive accounting functions, including payroll processing and account reconciliations. I ensured compliance with tax regulations while supporting month-end closing processes. My focus on accuracy and efficiency resulted in improved financial reporting and streamlined operations, ultimately enhancing the organization's overall financial health.
Preparing journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and allocations Post journal entries, payroll entries, and cash receipts Oversee the day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll (US & Canada). Employee Expense Reporting General account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses. Assist with monthly reconciliation of AR and AP sub-ledgers to the General Ledger Support month-end closing process and preparation of company financial statements Ensure compliance with tax regulations and preparation of Sales & Use tax returns. Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports. Analyze all balance sheet accounts Identify issues and work with more senior team members to come up with a practical execution approach Work through annual year-end audit Assist with month and year-end closing Assist in developing and preparing analytical and statistical reports to support management decision making
• Monitor account payments and ensure compliance with company policies • Assist with month-end close and yearly audits, including preparation, review, and reconciliation of monthly closeouts and journal entries • Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions • Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions and billing/payment discrepancies • Work with Sales staff and other departments to improve and resolve all customer issues • Oversee collections initiatives and interact with executives to meet organizational objectives • Develop policies and procedures to ensure the operation of a cost-effective revenue and collection process • File Sales and Use taxes • Collections and AR functions on many large accounts such as Amazon, Target, Dot Foods, Core-Mark, and many other vital accounts • Handling of all E-Commerce Accounts • Entry of AP Invoices • Knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central, Target POL, and many other vendor portals.
Monitor account payments and ensure compliance with company policies. Assist with month-end close and yearly audits, including preparation, review, and reconciliation of monthly closeouts and journal entries. Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation. Resolve invalid or unauthorized deductions and billing/payment discrepancies. Work with Sales staff and other departments to improve and resolve all customer issues. Oversee collections initiatives and interact with executives to meet organizational objectives. Develop policies and procedures to ensure the operation of a cost-effective revenue and collection process. File Sales and Use taxes. Broker Commissions. AP – invoice entry, wires, and cash management. Reconcile and prepare to adjust journal entries for accounts such as revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, and others. E-Commerce collections and AR functions on many large accounts such as Amazon, Target, Dot Foods, Core-Mark, and other vital accounts. Knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central, Target POL, and other vendor portals. Credit Evaluation and approval for new business and existing accounts.
• Managed corporate credit card expenses and ensured compliance with T&E policies, streamlining reimbursement processes. • Oversaw accounts payable operations, including vendor management, cash flow, and timely bill payments. • Implemented efficient billing and collections strategies, resulting in improved cash management and reduced outstanding receivables.
• Supports month-end closing process and preparation of company financial statements • Maintains and updates company’s financial records, including general ledger, fixed asset management, accounts payable and accounts receivable using generally accepted accounting principles and practices • Processes and records cash receipts as well as requests for approved and documented disbursements • Ensures adequate financial controls are adhered to and put into place where needed. • Takes the lead on contacting customers regarding the renewal of annual software maintenance agreements. • Prepares financial reports by collecting and summarizing account information and trends. • Assists Controller with identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments and following up to attempt to collect commercial revenue by reminding customers of insufficient payments. • Prepares paperwork (original purchase order, copies of invoice, and return goods memo) for credit or debit to be issued. • Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment. • Point of contact and administrator for Expensify and for the monthly expense process. • Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments. • Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions. • Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions. • Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments. • Reconciles monthly credit card statements. • Prepares monthly sales and use tax returns. • Maintains petty cash. • Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls. • Secures financial information by completing database backups.