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Kimberly Crocker

Ponchatoula

Summary

Precision-focused and self-driven Senior Accountant with 15+ years of collective experience in retail division financial control, public accounting, and office management. Reliable professional, well-versed in general ledger accounting, bank reconciliation, financial report writing, and cash management. Equipped with exceptional multi-tasking and attention to detail skills, with proven success in meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and handling confidential projects. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Finance professional with strong foundation in division financial management and strategic planning. Proven ability to drive financial performance through insightful analysis and effective budgeting. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic business environments. Skilled in financial reporting, compliance, and cost optimization.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Division Controller

Petro Employee Leasing
03.2019 - Current
  • Prepare monthly financial statements for 24 retail locations; 10 different companies - decreased month-end closing from 25 days to 15 within first 60 days in position.
  • Prepare financial reports including financial statements for 3 Subway locations and one Sonic location including reporting sales and financial data to Corporate - Sonic
  • Supervised and managed approval and payment of accounts payable invoices
  • Develop and implement a program for calculating the cost and margin of items sold at food service site
  • Manage 5 accounting team members by answering questions and guiding them in decision-making and fostering continuous skills development across workplace
  • Ensure strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), by applying meticulous attention to detail while overseeing all general journal entries to reduce risk of financial discrepancies.
  • Perform cost analysis and other financial analysis using Excel pivot tables
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly using Excel
  • Work with external CPA firm on yearly review including gathering all necessary information, creating work papers, and reconciling accounts
  • Ensure compliance with governmental agencies concerning permits and tax returns including annual 1099s and LAT5 forms

Wholesale Senior Accountant

Petro Employee Leasing
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Assisted controller with month-end journal entries
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts

Senior Accountant/Office Manager

Amar Oil Company, Inc
11.1997 - 04.2018
  • Prepare monthly financial statements
  • Maintain and examine all general ledger accounts at month-end and year-end and prepare all reconciling journal entries for several business entities
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly payroll tax returns
  • Prepared yearly W2 & 1099 forms

Staff Accountant

Lee Gray, CPA
01.1994 - 08.1997
  • Assisted in financial audits - both governmental and private industry
  • Prepared and supervised month-end and year-end bookkeeping for various clients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12.1994

Skills

  • Financial report interpretation
  • QuickBooks
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Office management
  • Financial accounting
  • Internal controls development
  • Cash flow management
  • General ledger management
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable and receivable

Accomplishments

  • Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing more effective inventory management systems

Certification

  • Notary Public
  • Present
  • Louisiana Notary #131999

Timeline

Retail Division Controller

Petro Employee Leasing
03.2019 - Current

Wholesale Senior Accountant

Petro Employee Leasing
05.2018 - 03.2019

Senior Accountant/Office Manager

Amar Oil Company, Inc
11.1997 - 04.2018

Staff Accountant

Lee Gray, CPA
01.1994 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southeastern Louisiana University
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