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Derrick Edwards Jr

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary


Developed robust analytical and organizational skills in structured accounting environment, now seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to manage and report on financial assets, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Focused on leveraging these transferable skills to drive success and efficiency in new role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Accountant

Koury Corporation
Greensboro, NC
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: I prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements for each property, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. I performed thorough reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and tenant-related balances to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
  • Lease Administration & Tenant Billing: I managed lease agreements, ensuring accurate tracking of rent payments, escalations, and common area maintenance (CAM) charges. I ensured that tenant billing was timely and aligned with lease terms, managing rent collections and addressing any discrepancies.
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable: I handled the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable for the properties, ensuring that vendor invoices were processed accurately and promptly. I also tracked rent receipts and followed up on overdue payments to maintain healthy cash flow.

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable

Krispy Kreme
Winston Salem, NC
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Accounts Management: I ensured timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, including verifying terms, ensuring proper coding, obtaining necessary approvals, and executing payments. I managed the billing cycle, from invoice generation to collection. I worked closely with the sales and customer service teams to ensure accurate and timely invoices, followed up on overdue accounts.
  • Reconciliation & Reporting: I ensured that AP and AR ledgers were reconciled monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly. I also assisted with the preparation of financial reports, providing management with insight into cash flow trends, outstanding liabilities, and receivables.
  • Process Improvement & Compliance: I identified opportunities to streamline AP/AR processes through system enhancements and automation, which led to improved efficiency and reduced errors.

Fixed Asset Accountant

Tempur Sealy
Trinity, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Capitalization of Assets: Worked with project managers and construction teams to accurately record the acquisition costs of construction projects, ensuring that all costs (labor, materials, overhead) were properly capitalized and allocated to fixed assets.
  • Asset Tracking and Depreciation: Maintained and updated detailed fixed asset records in the system for 16 domestic production plants as well as 5 international plants. Ensuring that all newly constructed assets were properly categorized and set up for depreciation.
  • Project Costing and Reporting: Coordinated the tracking of project progress and expenditures of over $500 million dollars across all concurrent projects. Providing accurate and timely financial reports to senior management.
  • Compliance and Auditing: Assisted in the preparation of audits by ensuring that fixed asset records were accurate and well-documented including transfers, disposals etc.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-2021

BS - Accounting and Finance

Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
05-2017

Skills

  • Month End Close
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Reconciliations
  • Fixed Assets
  • Financial Statement and Reporting
  • Property Accounting
  • Process Improvement
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Excel - Intermediate
  • Sage - Fixed Assets
  • Microsoft Dynamix AX
  • Oracle
  • Flo Cast
  • TimberScan
  • Sage 300
  • Manbase
  • Month end close
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Asset management
  • ERP system proficiency

Timeline

Property Accountant

Koury Corporation
08.2024 - 05.2025

Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable

Krispy Kreme
03.2024 - 08.2024

Fixed Asset Accountant

Tempur Sealy
08.2023 - 03.2024

Master of Science - Accounting

Ohio University

BS - Accounting and Finance

Winston Salem State University

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