Shelia Maxie-Harmon
Memphis
Summary
Staff accountant with extensive experience in accounting and finance. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and solve problems efficiently. Expertise in streamlining financial processes to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency. Committed to implementing strategic changes that drive organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Centerline Business Services
Memphis
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and analysis.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed daily accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accurate financial records.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Supported audits by providing necessary financial documentation and reports.
- Processed payroll by verifying employee hours and deductions accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes and workflows.
- Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
- Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Centerline Business Services
Memphis
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently for timely payment.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed purchase orders and matched them with invoices.
- Maintained records of accounts payable transactions in accounting software.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted in reconciliations of vendor statements for accuracy.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
- Collaborated with team members to improve processing workflows.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and systems.
- Supported month-end closing activities by preparing necessary reports.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Senior Billing Consultant
Self-employeed
Tallahassee
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed customized billing solutions tailored to client needs.
- Analyzed billing data to identify trends and improve accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant billing regulations and standards.
- Managed client billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
- Created detailed financial reports on a monthly basis to track invoicing performance metrics.
- Monitored daily cash collections against outstanding receivables balances in order to ensure targets are met.
- Oversaw all aspects of accounts receivable activities such as tracking payments from customers and issuing refunds when appropriate.
- Investigated past due invoices and delinquent accounts to generate revenues and reduce number of unpaid and outstanding accounts.
POS Accountant
Big Bend Community Based Care
Tallahassee
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared financial reports to support budgeting and funding decisions.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for community care programs.
- Collaborated with program managers to track expenses and allocations.
- Developed and maintained accurate financial spreadsheets for data tracking.
- Assisted in grant reporting and compliance for government funding initiatives.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Maletis Beverage
Vancouver
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Managed incoming payments and recorded transactions in accounting software efficiently.
- Processed customer invoices accurately and timely for Maletis Beverage clients.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Communicated with customers regarding payment statuses and inquiries professionally.
- Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
- Reconciled accounts to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices, and payments.
- Collaborated with sales team to address billing issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained organized files of accounts receivable documentation for audit purposes.
- Supported management in developing best practices for accounts receivable processes.
- Worked closely with internal teams to resolve customer billing and payment issues.
Education
Diploma -
Leon High School
Tallahassee, FL01-2003
Skills
- Financial analysis
- General ledger maintenance
- Accounts reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing
- Payroll processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Cash flow monitoring
- Intercompany transactions
- Vendor management
- Tax compliance
- Software proficiency
Customer Service
- 15+ yrs. experience in high pressure situations assisting clients, co-workers and supervisors
- Analyzed information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Detailed oriented
- Communicated effectively in writing and verbally with superiors, co-workers, & clients
- The ability to retain and obtain information in a short period of time to ensure accuracy of all processes and procedures
Relevant Experience:
Processed weekly payroll, employee benefits, maintained sales and general ledger reports, organized financial records, updated financial information, accounts payable and receivables, created and produced accounting reports, bank reconciliations, submitted quarterly and annual tax payments, processed all vendor payments
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Centerline Business Services
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Centerline Business Services
06.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Billing Consultant
Self-employeed
12.2019 - 06.2021
POS Accountant
Big Bend Community Based Care
06.2018 - 11.2019
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Maletis Beverage
09.2014 - 02.2018
Diploma -
Leon High School