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
