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Jackson, Mississippi Area

Analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports as needed by CFO, Controller or Treasury Supervisor. Functions as the Payroll Accountant for international locations. Essential duties include: reconciliation of international deposits, review and approval of bank reconciliations, management of external audit activities, monitoring of special accounting programs, monitor and update internal controls over financial reporting,

Jackson, Mississippi Area

Provides independent, objective assurance and performs consulting activities designed to add value and improve operations. Helps to accomplish organizational objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes. Major roles and responsibilities:-Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management, internal control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met-Reports risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the audit committee and provides recommendations for improving the organization’s operations, in terms of both efficiency and effectiveness-Evaluates information security and associated risk exposures-Evaluates regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel-Evaluates the organization’s readiness in case of business interruption-Maintains open communication with management and the audit committee-Teams with other internal and external resources as appropriate-Engages in continuous education and staff development-Provides support to the company's anti-fraud programs

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Performs daily treasury management functions including cash reconciliation and processing of all cash receipts. Manages accounts payable through invoice coding and weekly payment processing. Initiates, audits, and processes bi-weekly payroll and expense reimbursements via payroll service provider. Initiates billing, receives, and reconciles miscellaneous revenue streams for parent and subsidiary company. Maintains subsidiary ledgers providing information crucial to reporting the financial condition of parent and subsidiary companies.

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Audits financial statements of various governmental and non-public entities. Ensures that audit documentation is complete and accurate in accordance with professional standards. Drafts audit reports for submission to clients as well as governmental and regulatory agencies.

Spearheaded conversion from DOS- to GUI-based accounting system. Assisted in all aspects of daily operations including AP, billing, and financial accounting. Specialized in internal and external accounting analysis, auditing, and reconciliation. Accounted for and distributed monthly oil and gas revenue to over 1,600 interest owners. Prepared and audited monthly oil and gas production and severance tax returns inaccordance with state law of both Mississippi and Alabama. Calculated owner interests and maintained computer database of over 1,600 owners.

Performed daily aircraft maintenance and servicing tasks in accordance with applicable technical data. Completed aircraft inspections before and after flight documenting all tasks performed on aircraft in official forms. Received highest evaluation possible on enlisted performance report.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting And Finance