Melissa Walker Thompson

Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate and hospitality entities, ensuring accurate financial records and reporting.

Accounting Manager at Kick Ass Concepts (2025-01 – Present)

Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple real estate and hospitality entities, ensuring accurate financial records and reporting.

• Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Prepared and posted journal entries, accruals, and month-end closing activities.
• Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Generated monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for ownership and leadership teams.
• Monitored cash flow, tracked operating expenses, and assisted with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Maintained general ledger accuracy and ensured compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinated with external CPAs on tax filings, audits, and year-end financial reporting.
• Administered payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and employee expense reimbursements.
• Supported human resources functions including onboarding, benefits administration, employee records management, and compliance documentation.
• Managed vendor relationships maintained W-9 records, and prepared annual 1099 reporting.
• Assisted with lease accounting, tenant billing, and property-related financial reporting.
• Utilized Yardi, Restaurant365, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel to streamline accounting operations and improve reporting efficiency.
• Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance internal controls, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with ownership and department managers to provide financial analysis and support strategic business decisions.

Accounting Manager at Rho World, Inc. (2024-02 – 2025-01)

• Manage month-end close activities including accurate and timely processing of journal entries and account reconciliations for all global entities.
• Assume responsibilities for various accruals and calculations including, but not limited to, commissions, PTO liabilities, bonuses, lease accounting.
• Compile and analyze financial information to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
• Execute intercompany policies and procedures and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure adherence, and providing support, where necessary.
• Collaborate with project finance on revenue recognition and report development and delivery.
• Assist with various external audits.
• Drive innovative solutions to improve processes.
• Motivate staff and promote a challenging, inclusive environment.
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures and to the enhancement of internal controls environment.
• Participate in various financial and operational projects to enhance global processes and procedures.
• Serve as deputy to the Director of Corporate Accounting
• Attend in-person meetings as required
• Exhibit Rho's Core Values at all times
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients in a timely and professional manner
• Respond to email and other communication requests in a timely fashion using a variety of methods including but not limited to email, instant messaging and other communication tools.

Accounting Manager at BridgeTower Media OpCo LLC (2022-12 – 2024-02)

• Established and monitored financial systems
• Monitor revenue and expenses
• Lead the training for the accounting staff to enhance their skills
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance with audit requirements
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cost-efficiency
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data for financial reports with flux analysis explanation
• Ensure Sales/Use, Property, Franchise tax

Senior Accountant at BridgeTower Media OpCo LLC (2019-06 – 2022-12)

• Managed budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial projections
• Implemented revenue recognition procedures in compliance with ASC 606
• Maintained fixed assets records and performed periodic audits
• Prepared journal entries and reconciled financial statements
• Contributed to the financial success of BridgeTower Media OpCo LLC
• Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and analysis to support decision-making
• Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial processes
• Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulations
• Assist with ERP implementation

General Accountant at Gilbarco Veeder-Root (2015-12 – 2019-06)

• Perform regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Assistant in the preparation and analyze of the balance sheets and income statements with flux analysis
• Conduct internal audits to identify financial risks and recommend necessary measures to mitigate those risks.
• Assist with ERP implementation
• Prepare journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Vendor setup
• Maintain fixed assets
• Cash applications
• Billing

Financial Analyst at CV Products (2014-01 – 2015-11)

Conducted financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks for CV Products' business operations and provided recommendations for improvement.

• Restructured ledger and automated T&E reports, coding, and approvals.
• Collaborated with external auditors, Worked with external auditors to discover fraud.
• Managed budgets and forecasts.
• Prepared journal entries and reconciliation.

Collection Specialist at Allen Industries (2009-11 – 2013-12)

• Maintained sales and use tax
• Collected on past due accounts
• Worked with attorneys and outside collection agencies
• Applied customer payment
• Providing regular reports and updates on collection activities, including aging reports, payment plans, and recovery rates, to management
• Developing and implementing effective communication strategies to maintain positive relationships with clients and improve collection rates
• Negotiating payment plans with delinquent customers to ensure timely resolution of past due accounts and minimize bad debt for the company
• Identifying potential risks and delinquent accounts early on to proactively address collection issues and prevent financial loss for the company

Accounting Specialists at American Valve (2004-11 – 2009-08)

• Entered invoices into 3rd party systems for customer payment
• Applied customer payment
• Process customer billing
• Entered A/P invoices

MBA in Business Administration Management – Virginia College (2012-10 – 2014-12)

B.S. in Business Management – Virginia College (2010-04 – 2011-04)

A.S. in Accounting – Virginia College (2007-10 – 2009-03)