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Autumn Sexton

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Summary

Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 15+ years of experience and take on a challenging new role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller/Head of HR

Magnolia Construction Company
11.2022 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 35 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Facilitated successful project completion through close collaboration with project managers on budget planning, resource allocation, and expenditure tracking.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish cost control measures and identify areas for potential savings in project expenditures.
  • Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring project budgets, identifying potential overruns, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Insured compliance of internal and external documentations such as Waivers, Subcontracts and any AIA Billings.
  • Complied monthly job cost reports and project invoices.

Controller/ HR Manager

Beaufurn Commercial Furniture
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures for current company and sister company Shelter Outdoor.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 100+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements
  • Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
  • Completed year-end close processes with CPA through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
  • Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed monthly payments.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Company Payroll.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Accounting Manager

Beaufurn
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Completed weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Accounts Payable Manager/HR Manager

Cavert Wire
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of 300 invoices per month.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Used Sage to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

Accounting Manager

James Oxygen And Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.

Administrative Assistant/ Dispatcher

Republic Services
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 10+ fleet vehicles.
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Evaluated and adjusted over 10+ routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
  • Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed accounts on semi-weekly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.

Education

Credential of Readiness (CORe) Certificate Program - Bus. Analytics, Economics For Managers, Accounting

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA
08.2022

Notary Public Certificate -

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
2019

Career Readiness Certificate -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
2012

Nail Technician Diploma -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
2012

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School
Hudson, NC
2006

Skills

  • Executive Leadership Advisement
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Proficiency in Multiple ERP sytems Sage MAS90 Expertise, Peachtree, P21, Quickbooks, ADP, EPro, InFor, Sage 100 Contractor, CAK
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Data Compiling and Verification
  • Payroll/HR for large companies consisting of multiple locations
  • Month-End and Year-End Closings
  • Fiscal Reporting
  • Procedures Compliance
  • Proactive and Focused
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Audit preparation
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Project accounting
  • GAAP compliance
  • General ledger accounting

Timeline

Controller/Head of HR

Magnolia Construction Company
11.2022 - Current

Controller/ HR Manager

Beaufurn Commercial Furniture
01.2022 - 11.2022

Accounting Manager

Beaufurn
08.2019 - 01.2022

Accounts Payable Manager/HR Manager

Cavert Wire
01.2017 - 08.2019

Accounting Manager

James Oxygen And Supply
01.2016 - 01.2017

Administrative Assistant/ Dispatcher

Republic Services
02.2013 - 01.2016

Credential of Readiness (CORe) Certificate Program - Bus. Analytics, Economics For Managers, Accounting

Harvard Business School Online

Notary Public Certificate -

Forsyth Technical Community College

Career Readiness Certificate -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute

Nail Technician Diploma -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School

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