Carrie Bonds
Knoxville
Summary
Experienced senior accounting professional with a 20-year proven track record in financial operations. Strategic business leader excelling in effective communication and people management. Extensive knowledge in accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Adept at analyzing complex financial data to drive informed decision-making and optimize organizational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Axle Logistics, LLC
12.2021 - Current
- Manage cash application day to day entries
- Keep record of Tangible Personal Property
- Oversee AP department/issue vendor payable invoices
- Reconciliation of disbursement and cash accounts
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Manage all company bills (electric, phone, leases, etc.)
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Help assist AR in receivables questions
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Month end closing (prepaid expenses, prepaid insurance, fixed assets, ROU assets, liabilities)
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Work with Foreign currency on cash application side
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Record refunds from factoring companies/Payment fixes on customer accounts
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
Team lead/Staff Accountant
ABS Tag and Title
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Handles all titles, plates, and renewals, making sure they are handled properly and securely
- Supervises multiple employees and train new employees
- Perform quality checks on all documents before the completion process
- Input all the fees into the system once all the information is completed
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Accountant IV
Department of Children and Families
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Reviewed and reconcile accounts for any mistakes
- Provided reconciled year end reports and operated in an efficient and effective manner
- Work with contracts and accounts to locate any discrepancies
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Accountant IV
Department of Health
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed and send payment to vendors
- Utilized FLAIR and FIS systems
- Ran daily vouchers for all departments on a monthly basis
- Audited daily contracts with special payments issued
- Audited travel expenses through Concur
Assistant Manager/Receiving
Bristol Ace Hardware
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervised multiple employees to provide the best service to customers
- Made sure all goods were fully always stocked and ordered new supplies when needed
- Balance cash drawers each day
- Address any customer service issues
- Assisted in management of daily operations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Coordinated schedules with team members to optimize coverage and efficiency.
- Supported team in achieving sales targets with effective communication and coordination.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing discrepancies and improving accuracy.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategies for increasing store revenue.
- Improved team morale by organizing team-building activities and fostering a positive work environment.
Monitor Tech/ Unit Secretary
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Worked closely with case managers to ensure the proper discharge of patients
- Interpreted EKG rhythms of patients
- Monitored many ICU beds in the Cardiopulmonary Unit
- Coordinated between doctors
- Performed phone triage
- Trained new employees as a monitor tech
Education
Masters - Public Accounting
Strayer University
Knoxville, TN09-2025
Bachelors of Arts - Business Administration in health Services
Strayer University
Virginia Beach, VA12.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2010
Skills
- Some skills I present with are detailed oriented, critical thinking and problem solving, time management, communication skills and teamwork
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Financial statement review
- Bank reconciliation
- Inventory accounting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Axle Logistics, LLC
12.2021 - Current
Team lead/Staff Accountant
ABS Tag and Title
10.2020 - 12.2021
Accountant IV
Department of Health
09.2019 - 03.2020
Accountant IV
Department of Children and Families
03.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Manager/Receiving
Bristol Ace Hardware
09.2018 - 07.2019
Monitor Tech/ Unit Secretary
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelors of Arts - Business Administration in health Services
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Masters - Public Accounting
Strayer University
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