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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

- Lead a team of 4 Associate Accountants (acted as a mentor, provided ongoing support, acted as the first point of escalation, etc.)- Conducted monthly meetings and trainings to aid team understanding of accounting standards and procedures- Ensured team’s daily and monthly accounting processes were completed accurately and efficiently- Reviewed team journal entries and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure conformity to GAAP and internal accounting standards - Created multiple spreadsheets to automate accounting processes and reduce financial discrepancies- Collaborated with fellow Lead Accountants and team Supervisor to improve accounting processes and increase team efficiency - Reconciled balance sheet accounts of overhead field operations monthly for accuracy - Validated overhead field operations requests and prepared journal entries as needed- Reviewed accounts receivable write-off requests

Chertsey, Surrey, Gb

- Assisted with ensuring accuracy of monthly profit and loss statements - Ensured accounting conformed to the Group Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls - Reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly for accuracy - Validated field operations requests and prepared journal entries as needed- Assisted in complying with contract terms relating to operation maintenance, balance sheet review (imprest funds, inventory, accounts payable and receivable), operation closures, etc.- Provided daily support and training to field operations on accounting standards and processes - Acted as a liaison between field operations and departments including accounts payable, assets, treasury, payroll, etc.- Improved accounting processes and increased efficiency - Maintained accurate contact information on all field operations

- Guided customers to seating arrangements in a systematic order- Managed an average of 50 reservations per day, while recording necessary customer information - Ensured 17 tables were prepared for an average of 200 customers per day- Answered multiple calls on two company phones- Oversaw closing procedures including the counting of revenue to ensure it matched register numbers

- Guided customers to seating arrangements in a systematic order- Handled 20 or more take away orders per day - Maintained cash register and completed an average of 300 transactions per day- Oversaw closing procedures including the counting of revenue to ensure it matched register numbers - Computed customer-given tip percentages and ensured they were received by waiting staff

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

High School Diploma