Conquista Willis
Memphis
Summary
Detail-oriented Property Accountant with hands-on experience managing financial reporting, month-end close, lease accounting, and general ledger analysis for multi-property portfolios. Skilled in preparing monthly financial packages, performing accruals, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring GAAP‑compliant financial accuracy. Adept at interpreting management agreements to calculate IMF, franchise fees, and marketing fees. Strong background in AP/AR processing, 1099 verification, billing reconciliation, and credit card transaction auditing. Known for delivering clear financial insights, resolving discrepancies, and partnering effectively with property managers and cross‑functional teams to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Hilton
Memphis
02.2023 - Current
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for assigned properties, including monthly financial packages, income statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow schedules.
- Perform full month‑end close activities: journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, variance analysis, and GL account review.
- Record and analyze property‑level transactions in the general ledger.
- Review management agreements to determine IMF (Incentive Management Fees), franchise fees, and marketing fee calculations, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
- Support budget and forecast preparation by compiling financial data, identifying trends, and analyzing property operating performance.
- Collaborate with property managers to provide financial insights, explain variances, and support operational decision‑making.
Process Specialist
Hilton Corporation
Memphis
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Reconciled daily financial transactions by balancing credit card activity from POS systems to the system of record, ensuring accuracy and resolving variances that impacted property‑level financial reporting.
- Investigated discrepancies between credits and debits, including hotel transactions with missing debit activity, to maintain accurate general ledger entries.
- Performed 1099 verification and vendor tax information review, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Processed vendor invoices for property operations, ensuring accuracy through three‑way matching (invoice, PO, goods/services received) and proper expense coding in the general ledger.
Billing Specialist
Stanley Black & Decker
Memphis
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily billing operations with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting policies and financial controls.
- Reconciled billing activity to financial statements and general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain accurate property‑level financial reporting.
- Prepared and analyzed billing and receivables reports for management, highlighting key metrics such as outstanding balances, aging schedules, and collection progress to support informed decision‑making.
- Supported month‑end close by validating billing entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring all revenue‑related transactions were properly recorded.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
12.2024
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN06.2020
Skills
- Property Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Monthly & Annual Property Financial Packages
- Lease Accounting & Lease Compliance
- General Ledger Analysis & Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliations
- Journal Entry Preparation & Review
- Cash Flow Tracking & Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting Support
Timeline
Accountant
Hilton
02.2023 - Current
Process Specialist
Hilton Corporation
01.2022 - 02.2023
Billing Specialist
Stanley Black & Decker
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southwest Tennessee Community College