Amanda Vass
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dynamic accountant with over 25 years of experience contributing to a thriving organization. Expertise in establishing financial targets and implementing strategies to enhance internal controls, standards, and processes. Proven ability to troubleshoot accounting issues swiftly and efficiently, complemented by extensive training in QuickBooks. Meticulous financial professional skilled in coordinating fiscal plans, managing accounts payable and receivable operations, and overseeing inventory management while consistently delivering accurate reports and meeting strict deadlines.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Accountant
Northrop Financial Group
08.2024 - Current
- Review monthly prepared financial statements and resolve discrepancies for clients.
- Assist staff accountants with communicating with clients and the month-end close.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accountant
OptimaEd
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll allocations, budgeting, donating, and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books in 10 days.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Finance Manager
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Balanced safe, prepared tills, and prepared register bags for next sales date.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Controller
Big Renovations & Design
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for all employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Controller
Blocker & Lewis Enterprises
10.1997 - 07.2018
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for over 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Education
High school diploma -
Estero High School
Estero06-1994
Skills
- QuickBooks proficiency
- GAAP
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting expertise
- Bank reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- Payroll processing
- Year-end closing
- Management of accounts payable
- Variance analysis
- Receivables processing expertise
- Journal entry posting
- Budget reporting
Timeline
Lead Accountant
Northrop Financial Group
08.2024 - Current
Accountant
OptimaEd
06.2023 - 07.2024
Finance Manager
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
02.2022 - 06.2023
Controller
Big Renovations & Design
01.2019 - 02.2022
Controller
Blocker & Lewis Enterprises
10.1997 - 07.2018
High school diploma -
Estero High School
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