Freelance accountant
Barbara
United States
About
An accountant who is dedicated to ensuring a high level of quality detail orientated work at all times. Fully knowledgeable in general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, budgeting, and journal entry preparation. Experienced in implementing innovative accounting practices and procedures to improve efficiency. Exceptional and strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of people. Advanced administrative skills; 40 wpm typing, multi-line phone management, planning, organizing and scheduling, Exceptional communication skills in English and Creole. Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Committed team player, recognized for meeting and exceeding goals within a fast-paced environment; and building collaborative working relationships with all employee levels.
Core Strengths:
Strategic Planning & Attention to Detail
Reliable and Flexible
Financial Statement Preparation
Audit Preparation and Oversight
Interpersonal Skills
Research and Investigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADP Miami, FL 10/2019 to 02/2020
Accountant (Contract Role)
Responsible for daily financial and accounting operations for the multi-level company. Responsibilities include financial analysis, reporting, and preparing and posting of accounting entries to include the accuracy and completeness of all accounting functions and documents. Review daily work as necessary to ensure conformance to policies and procedures, and high quality of customer service.
Prepares daily reconciliations, variance analysis, and other financial reports.
Administer the preparation of internal accounting and financial reports for management.
Works with external reporting to resolve any outstanding issues or provide explanations.
Prepares balance sheets, variance analysis, and other financial reports.
Prepares financial reports that are following GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial position of the company.
Journal entries, Pulling reports, Support operations
Performed account Inter-company analyses by assuring the accuracy and the sensibility of posted transactions among Subsidiaries Company.
Various projects as assigned
LUXE HOSPITALITY GROUP
Miami, FL 05/2019 to 09/2019
Accounting Manager/Controller (Contract Role)
Responsible for daily financial and accounting operations for the multi-company (to include rental properties, construction properties, equipment sales, and service). Responsibilities include financial analysis, reporting, and preparing and posting of accounting entries to include supervising and coordinating the general office function of the property rentals and accounting team while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all account receivables paperwork and documents. Review subordinates' work as necessary to ensure conformance to policies and procedures, and high quality of customer service. Oversee two subordinates in various accounting positions.
Handle monthly accounting closing procedures and maintain compliance with required deadlines
Manage the preparation of financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial audits
Review and analyze financial information, reporting the findings to the company owners
Manage general accounting (GL, Revenue and AR reserves, Accruals, Cash, and Fixed Assets, and account reconciliations.)
Administer the preparation of internal accounting and financial reports for management
Supervise accounting clerks and schedule according to workload
Prepares financial reports that are following GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial position of the company.
Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and company accounts.
Performed account Inter-company analyses by assuring the accuracy and the sensibility of posted transactions among Subsidiaries Company.
Maintain and prepare journal entries, general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers (AR/AP) for the processing of financial transactions.
Create, edit and manage company invoices.
Record and apply checks to open invoices.
Create deposit slips for deposits.
Research and resolve misapplied payments.
Assist HOA or payments and paperwork.
Maintain knowledge of all maintenance work orders.
WARREN HENRY AUTO GROUP Miami, FL 08/2013 to 11/2018
Accounting Supervisor
Responsible for daily financial and accounting operations for the company. Responsibilities include financial analysis, reporting, and preparing and posting of accounting entries to include supervising and coordinating the general office function of the Floor plan and accounting team while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all account receivables paperwork and documents. Review subordinates' work as necessary to ensure conformance to policies and procedures, and high quality of customer service. Oversee four subordinates in various accounting positions.
Handle monthly accounting closing procedures and maintain compliance with required deadlines
Manage the preparation of financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial audits
Review and analyze financial information, reporting the findings to the Controller, CFO
Manage general accounting (GL, Revenue and AR reserves, Accruals, Cash, and Fixed Assets, and account reconciliations.)
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable process; verify coding and approve all invoices for submission to accounts payable for payment.
Administer the preparation of internal accounting and financial reports for management
Monitor DMV laws, stay up-to-date on new regulations and ensure conformity with DMV regulations.
Supervise accounting and treasury clerks and schedule according to workload
Prepares financial reports that are following GAAP and FERC, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial position of the company.
Provide accurate and friendly service to dealers and interact with other departments as necessary to resolve customer problems.
Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, Floorplan accounts, and company accounts.
Supervise dealer floor plan, assuring that dealers are properly registered for floor plan use, confirming floor plan availability, and preparing floor plan agreements and summaries
Improved accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of accounts receivables for an increase in cash flow that was past due for more than 6 months.
Performed account Inter-company analyses by assuring the accuracy and the sensibility of posted transactions among Subsidiaries Company.
Maintain and prepare journal entries, general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers (AR/AP) for the processing of financial transactions.
Overall effectively leading a team by setting an example in behavior, championing values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOMES Kendall, FL 07/2011 – 05/2013
Accountant Assistant
Oversee Responsibilities for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Bank Reconciliation, Maintenance of accurate financial records on a regular basis, recording receipt of miscellaneous income and preparing deposits for all income; maintaining all in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX). Provide audit and other supporting schedules as needed.
Maintain and prepare journal entries, general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers (AR/AP) among 30 terminals for the processing of financial transactions.
Verification of deposits with receipts, preparing checks for reconciliation of office checkbooks
Supervision of accounts payable process including coding of all invoices, preparation for payment printing and mailing of checks weekly and filing paid invoices
Preparation of monthly foster home reports and processing of payments to foster home parents
Reconciliation of petty cash accounts
Ordering of office supplies, Administration of maintenance contracts for office equipment in local offices
Performance of other duties as requested by the Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Florida Department of Corrections Wakulla, FL 03/2008 – 05/2011
Certified Correctional Officer
The primary responsibility was to provide the care, custody, and control of inmates in a Florida rehabilitative institution, which included the supervision, investigation, assessment, counseling, and monitoring of inmate offenders. Reviewed, analyzed, and prepared rules, regulations, precautions, prevention in accordance with Florida State laws, court procedures, and agency rules.
Possess a certificate of training issued by Florida Corrections Academy at Wakulla.
Passed Florida Corrections State board Exam (08/26/2008)
Acquired experience in weaponry, public safety, security operations.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY & MOTOR VEHICLE Tallahassee, FL 09/2007 - 03/2008
Senior Compliance Analyst
Participated in constant interactions with customers and clients of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle to resolve concerns about driver's license and motor vehicle issues.
Provide customer service as a phone representative.
Knowledge of State of Florida insurance requirements as well as policies and procedures for this department Researched, reviewed, posted, and verified the accuracy of month-end journal entries in the accounting system to include all inventory entries and transactions.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to others; and able to review and resolve complaints.
Spherion Staffing Services, Tallahassee, FL 07/2007 - 09/2007 Accountant Assistant
Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Bank Reconciliation, Calculating, posting, and verifying financial data used in maintaining accounting records.
Computing and recording charges, refunds, invoices, checks, account statements, and other records using computers and calculators.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to others; and able to review and resolve financial complaints.
Prepared month-end accruals, accrual reversals, and standard month-end entries; and performed monthly and quarterly end close. Prepared monthly journal entries and accrued expenses.
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES (ACS), Tallahassee, FL 07/2003 - 07/2007
Research Liaison
Responsibility of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables for various clients, Interaction with customers and clients of the Department of Labor Workers Compensation Programs (FECA, Black lung, and Energy) to resolve concerns about billing issues.
Provided adjustments for claimants and providers based on documentation received.
Handled appeals, keyed new bills, processed pharmacy bills, voids/credits, the reissue of checks, recoupment of payments done in error, as well as providing back up to customer service phone representatives.
Provided billing explanations for claimants and medical providers.
Processed worker's compensation claims for medical as well as indemnity claims. Researched claim denials and payments that were being investigated.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BA); Flagler College, Tallahassee, FL 2011
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate; currently pursuing; anticipate completion by winter 2021.
Technical/COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word.
Data manipulation techniques: VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and Macros.
Systems: ADP, AS400, Oracle, Achieve, SIR, Adobe, and QuickBooks
I have over six years of QuickBooks experience and moving forward towards the certification.
personal
Year of birth
1981
Languages Known
English
Located in
United States
Career
Total experience in accounting domain
10
Years
My licenses & certifications
QuickBooks certification
Getting Certified Soon
Industry specialization
Expertise in accounting software other than QuickBooks
Expertise in payroll platforms
Expertise in business software packages
skill level
QuickBooks Online
Advanced
QuickBooks Payroll
Advanced
QuickBooks Time
Advanced
Pricing
My starting fee for monthly bookkeeping services in USD
For businesses with less than $10,000 in monthly expenses
$
100
Per Month
For businesses within $10,000 - $25,000 in monthly expenses
$
200
Per Month
For businesses within $25,000 - $150,000 in monthly expenses
$
300
Per Month
For businesses with over $150,000 in monthly expenses
$
500
Per Month
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