Amber Shytles
Decatur
Summary
Resourceful, detail-oriented and passionate accounting professional with 7 years of experience in financial records preparation and reporting. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Friendly and positive demeanor eager to build strong connections with co-workers and clients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Isaksonliving - Park Springs
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts;
manages accounts receivable collections. - Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
Staff Accountant
Burge & Associates, P.C.
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed 40+ business clients in preparation of financial statements and analysis supporting inventory management, budgeting, Chart of Accounts management and IOLTA management.
- Executed financial reporting, journal entries, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, payroll processing and month-end accruals.
- Applied understanding of accounting practices for multiple business types including E-commerce, Retail, law firms, medical practices, wholesale, not-for-profits, churches, etc..
- Collaborated with e-business, retail and wholesale clients to create journal entry schedules improving efficiency, support and documentation of inventory and revenue.
- Evaluated client's internal data entry to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Communicated with 40+ base and additional tax clients to ensure timely gathering of documents and data for supporting annual tax projects.
- Developed and trained client staff in managing accounting and bookkeeping systems.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, promoted repeat business and a personable experience.
Bookkeeper/ Accounts Manager
THE SWAN CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Accountable for all A/P - Reviewed accuracy of all invoices; coded invoices with correct general ledger account codes and entered them into accounting system; sent payments to satisfy invoice specifications
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues related to invoices, deliveries and services rendered
- Create reports in Excel from accounting system data; ensure accuracy of data
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Reconcile records of bank transactions
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
- Report to management regarding the finances of establishment
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Office Manager
JEAN-PAUL & ASSOCIATES
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
- Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas
- Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for residential properties
- Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability
- Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties
- Direct and coordinate activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance
- Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations
- Review rents to ensure that they're in line with rental markets.
Summer Camp Site Director
YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON CO
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Manage conflict that arose between coordinators, children of parents
- Supervise team performance and ensure the program met state requirements
- Coordinate daily agendas, including group activities, core courses, creative time and tutoring
- Maintained an organized, safe and clean space
- Communicate daily updates to supervisor, parents and coordinators.
Education
Masters of Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Bachelors of Business Administration And Marketing - Marketing Research
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA12.2018
Bachelors of Business Administration And Marketing - Consumer Behavior
ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY
Austin, TX01.2014
Skills
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Financial Data Reviews
- Client Relations & Representation
- Business Software (Netsuite, QBO, QB Desktop, ACST, Quicken, Excel, Word, PPT, MS Office Tools, Lightspeed, Square, Shopify)
- Inventory Accounting Management
- Payroll Processing
- Effective and Professional Communication
Additional Information
References upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Isaksonliving - Park Springs
03.2023 - 02.2025
Staff Accountant
Burge & Associates, P.C.
09.2020 - 03.2023
Bookkeeper/ Accounts Manager
THE SWAN CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
04.2015 - 07.2020
Office Manager
JEAN-PAUL & ASSOCIATES
08.2013 - 01.2014
Summer Camp Site Director
YMCA OF GREATER WILLIAMSON CO
08.2008 - 04.2013
Masters of Accountancy - Accounting And Business Management
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Business Administration And Marketing - Marketing Research
MERCER UNIVERSITY
Bachelors of Business Administration And Marketing - Consumer Behavior
ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY
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