Jessica Spence
Lucama
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
Linamar Forgings Carolina
Wilson, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Managed month-end close processes, improving accuracy of financial reporting and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Led team in implementing new accounting software, enhancing efficiency and streamlining workflows across departments.
- Developed training programs for staff on accounting procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Supervised daily accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
- Review and approve accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Monitor financial records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintained and improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Perform and review bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and record banking-related journal entries.
- Manage cash pool transactions and foreign currency adjustments as required.
- Maintain petty cash accounts and perform periodic reconciliations.
- Oversee payroll processing and review payroll data for accuracy.
- Review employee timecards and payroll-related supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review payroll journal entries, including wages, taxes, garnishments, benefits, HSA, and 401(k) activity.
- Coordinate payroll-related activities with Human Resources.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
- Prepare and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
- Calculate and record monthly accruals, including payroll, utilities, property taxes, rebates, insurance, and other operational expenses
- Ensure proper accounting treatment and supporting documentation for all entries
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external auditors
- Assist with annual insurance renewals, government reporting requirements, and regulatory filings
- Support sustainability reporting and other compliance initiatives
- Support financial reporting systems and ERP applications.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
- Assist with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Plant Accountant
LS CABLE
Tarboro, NC
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Process and maintain all Accounts Payable information
- Prepare weekly and month end reports (AR and AP sub-ledgers)
- AR collections activities and weekly reporting
- Created new vendor accounts for accurate record-keeping
- New vendor setup
- Analyzed weekly expenses to identify trends and areas for cost management
- GL account assignment of GL codes and cost centers
- Managed daily accounting for scrap shipments, ensuring accurate movement tracking and invoicing
- Weekly Inventory and Scrap Analysis
- Daily accounting for all scrap shipments including scrap movement and invoicing
- Accounting for inbound freight
- Assist in month end inventory process
- Conducted activities to collect outstanding accounts receivable and weekly reporting
- Completed supplementary responsibilities from the Controller
Accounts Receivable
Kaba Ilco Corp.
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared customer statements, bills, and invoices; reconciled expenses to sub ledger for accurate financial reporting
- Prepare monthly receivable statements
- Work with collections personnel to verify status of delinquent accounts and solicit payments on overdue accounts
- Collaborated with collections personnel to verify delinquent accounts and solicit payments on overdue accounts, improving cash flow
- Assist with credit control
- Assist with credit inquiries
- Assist customers with account discrepancies
- Intercompany billings and AR upload
- Resolved customer account discrepancies, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention
- Bank Reconciliation
- Processed RICA transactions diligently
- Performed bank reconciliation to ensure accuracy
- Supported AP by coding invoices and answering common inquiries
- Received inbound customer calls related to credit and accounts receivable.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by developing and executing effective collection strategies.
Accountant – Internship
Kaba Ilco Corp.
Rocky Mount, NC
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Conducted bank reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Assisted with month-end close to ensure timely financial reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Assist with month end close
- Maintained financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance
- Facilitated inventory control by monitoring stock availability and conducting audits.
- Performed sales analysis to identify trends and support decision-making
Accounts Receivable
Wilson Digestive Diseases Center, P.A.
Wilson, NC
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Open Office
- Billing and Coding
- Collect and key personal/insurance payments
- Transferred outstanding bills to collection agencies after exhausting all internal collection options
- Call insurance companies to verify eligibility and benefits
- Resolved insurance denials to facilitate timely claims payment
- Assist patients with any concerns regarding bills, appointments etc.
- Schedule appointments
- Medical Records
- Managed front desk operations to ensure smooth visitor flow
- Executed check-out procedures to finalize patient visits
- Prior Authorization for medications
- Reviewed patient accounts daily before scheduled appointments to ensure awareness of any due balances
- Account Statements
- File insurance
- Dispute claim denials
- Executed month-end closing procedures to ensure accurate financial records
- Managed year-end closing activities to prepare financial statements
- Compile necessary paperwork for Accounts Payable for patient refunds
- Processed documents by scanning and emailing to maintain records
- Cross-trained in multiple roles to provide flexibility in staffing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC08.2022
Associates of Science - General Studies
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC12.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
J. B. Hunt High School
Wilson, NC05.2010
Skills
- Accounting software proficiency
- ERP systems
- Accrual accounting
- Month-end closing
- Financial reconciliation
- General ledger maintenance
- Accounts payable management
- Payroll management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
Relevant Courses
- Accounting Courses
- Medical Office Administration
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
Linamar Forgings Carolina
08.2022 - Current
Plant Accountant
LS CABLE
12.2020 - 08.2022
Accountant – Internship
Kaba Ilco Corp.
06.2020 - 07.2020
Accounts Receivable
Kaba Ilco Corp.
01.2018 - 12.2020
Accounts Receivable
Wilson Digestive Diseases Center, P.A.
04.2014 - 12.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
J. B. Hunt High School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Fayetteville State University
Associates of Science - General Studies
Nash Community College