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Jada Scott
Memphis
Summary
High-performing Senior Accounting Rep (Trading) with over 17 years of experience in financial analysis, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Specializing in financial analysis, account reconciliations, high-volume transactional risk mitigation, and corporate disbursements. Proven track record of strengthening internal controls, optimizing month-end/year-end close cycles, and leading large-scale ERP/TEM system implementations. Adept at driving cross-functional alignment between corporate, field offices, and trading desks while championing continuous process improvement and building high-performing teams. Skilled in data extraction, variance analysis, vendor disbursements, and maintaining effective internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies. Adept at identifying process improvements, resolving accounting discrepancies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and informed business decision-making.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Rep (Trading)
FHN Financial
Memphis, TN
06.2025 - Current
- Reconcile multi-million dollar daily transactions, including wire transfers, ACH payments, and ledger entries supporting the active trading desk.
- Partner with Operations to proactively investigate, track, and resolve failed trades, open transaction discrepancies, and unallocated inventory.
- Create and approve daily journal entries and maintain rigorous daily ledger schedules to ensure real-time reporting accuracy.
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, orchestrating invoice routing, executive approvals, and vendor communication to guarantee timely payments.
- Collaborate on cross-training initiatives within the Corporate Accounting department to eliminate process bottlenecks and secure reporting continuity.
Financial Services Manager
Acclaim Systems, Inc. (Contracted to Verizon)
Memphis
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Directed monthly billing cycles, gathering complex data to calculate, post, and distribute accurate invoices under strict timelines.
- Enforced contract compliance and internal controls across accounts, serving as the primary escalation point for finance and billing disputes.
- Researched billing variances, applied customer credits, and produced ad-hoc reporting for account management teams.
- Championed system testing and development to enhance internal billing engines and reporting integrity.
Expense Management Analyst
Kforce (Contracted to HPI)
Memphis
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw global telecom expense management, handling cost analysis, international currency conversions, and validations for domestic/foreign carriers.
- Led rigorous audits and multi-carrier disputes, reclaiming lost capital and identifying operational cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed vendor accounts receivable reconciliations, validating asset inventories and processing complex payment allocations.
Telecom Billing Consultant
Accenture (Contracted to TK Elevator) |
Memphis, TN
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzed billing discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial guidelines
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams to resolve billing inquiries
- Developed and optimized billing processes, enhancing efficiency in invoice generation
- Reviewed client contracts to verify alignment with billing practices and procedures
- Designed and authored corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), driving operational uniformity and scaling staff training initiatives.
- Audited extensive networks of mobile, voice, and data circuits, executing precise monthly cost allocations and accruals across cost centers.
- Partnered with IT and AP teams to identify anomalous charge trends, establish root-cause corrections, and embed automated billing controls.
Telecom Billing Analyst
TK Elevator
Memphis, TN
11.2014 - 06.2021
- Managed invoicing processes, streamlining workflows for improved efficiency and timely payments.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster turnaround times for invoice approvals and payment processing.
- Controlled charge allocations for 125+ corporate branches, evaluating massive datasets to maintain exact financial classifications.
- Executed monthly vendor reconciliations, resolving balance variances to ensure all payouts remained strictly within contract terms.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end close procedures, contributing to general ledger stability, account analysis, and senior management reporting.
- Controlled charge allocations for 125+ corporate branches, evaluating massive datasets to maintain exact financial classifications.
- Executed monthly vendor reconciliations, resolving balance variances to ensure all payouts remained strictly within contract terms.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end close procedures, contributing to general ledger stability, account analysis, and senior management reporting.
- Collaborated with Procurement and Finance to establish preventative controls, reducing operational risks associated with vendor accounts.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
Accounting Technician 1
State of Tennessee– Memphis Mental Health Institute
Memphis, TN
09.2005 - 10.2014
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently within accounting software.
- Assisted in preparing detailed financial reports for management review.
- Maintained organized records of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure account accuracy and integrity.
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) for PO and non-PO invoices using strict 3-way matching, systematically identifying and resolving complex billing discrepancies.
- Spearheaded vendor compliance and onboarding by requesting and processing W-9 forms, generating Form 1099 reports, and tracking annual expenditure on nursing contracts for renewals.
- Directed general ledger accounting and financial operations, including preparing monthly journal entries, managing cash clearing, processing bank deposits, and replenishing petty cash.
- Ensured seamless audit readiness by meticulously organizing comprehensive audit samples, accounting records, and reports to facilitate smooth internal and external reviews.
- Delivered timely, comprehensive reconciliations across bank accounts, accounts receivable (AR), inter-company accounts, and physical monthly/yearly inventory counts.
- Administered patient financials and administrative compliance, accurately posting to patient accounts, cataloging patient property, and preparing sensitive documentation for patient releases.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Strayer University
Memphis, TN09-2011
Bachelor of Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2008
Skills
- Core Accounting & Finance: General Accounting Practices Auditing Month/Year-End Close Assistance Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Reconciliation General Ledger Account Reconciliation Ad Hoc Projects & Reporting
- ERP & Financial Systems: Oracle Oracle Fusion PeopleSoft Coupa Concur Ariba
- Technical Tools & Platforms: TEM Platforms (Tangoe, VeraSmart) Appian (Implementation & Testing) ServiceNow Mondaycom Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookups) 10-Key/Typing
Key Skills & Professional Competencies
- Specialized Expertise: Telecom Expense Management (TEM) Implementation Research & Analysis Root Cause Analysis Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Writing
- Leadership & Collaboration: Leadership Team Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Vendor Management
- Operational Execution: Problem Resolution Organizational Skills Detail-Oriented Deadline Management Time Management Records Management
Interests
Timeline
Senior Accounting Rep (Trading)
FHN Financial
06.2025 - Current
Financial Services Manager
Acclaim Systems, Inc. (Contracted to Verizon)
10.2023 - 05.2024
Expense Management Analyst
Kforce (Contracted to HPI)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Telecom Billing Consultant
Accenture (Contracted to TK Elevator) |
06.2021 - 12.2021
Telecom Billing Analyst
TK Elevator
11.2014 - 06.2021
Accounting Technician 1
State of Tennessee– Memphis Mental Health Institute
09.2005 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science -
Southwest Tennessee Community College