Sheri Jefferson Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Review trend of expenses for branch locations and provide variance explanations.Perform monthly close procedures in a timely manner.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.Peer review, approval, and posting of journal entries.Peer mentor and train less experienced Accountants. Analyze, review, and approve corporate data before uploading to general ledger.Responsible for all aspects of franchise accounting.Chemical inventory entry, analysis and reporting.Complete special projects as needed.

Analyze and prepare monthly financial statements for 4-6 hotels.Reconcile cash accounts and credit card transactions.Prepare monthly reporting packages for owners including all workpapers and backup.Approve invoices for posting and payment.At management's request, liaison for other Corporate Controllers and Hotel Controllers during software transition.Instrumental in improving processes after software conversion.

Greater Memphis Area

Performed regional monthly close process, including review and approval of financial statements in a timely manner.Provided variance explanations for regional operating results.Prepared reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.Provided support to Accounting Managers as needed.Liaison between Florida branches and Corporate finance departments.

Greater Memphis Area

Supervised and hired all employees of Accounting Department.Reviewed work produced by Accounting Department for accuracy.Created new procedures to ensure efficient workflow in the department.Trained and mentored employees.Monitored cash status of all properties.Processed all bank transactions.Processed all 1099’s.Prepared and conducted annual employee evaluations.Liaison between Accounting, Property Managers and clients.Analyzed and prepared monthly financial statements for properties.Prepared balance sheet reconciliations.Prepared and processed bi-weekly payroll as needed.