Crystal Walker
Stockbridge
Summary
Written standard Operation Processes
Trained New Staff
Spearheaded implementation of accounting modules
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
KNOWTION HEALTH
05.2022 - Current
- Processes payroll for750 employees, multi-location accounting for200 hospitals
- Full cycle Accounts Payable approver, researches and resolves discrepancies
- Processing of monthly FSA/HSA Journal Entries
- Processing of Month end work papers, e.g
- Accrued wages, fixed asset roll forward, accrued vacation etc
- Audit Preparation
- Creator of SOPs
- Lead Trainer
- Bank Reconciliations
Senior Accountant
AR SPRUCE LLC
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw the full cycle of accounts payable, handled accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliations, reducing outstanding payments
- Accounts Receivable
- Performed detailed monthly bank reconciliations for accounts, identified and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Led the month-end financial close process, preparing comprehensive reports and ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and adjustments were completed on time
- Monthly Budget Updates & Review
- Managed the annual1099 processing for independent contractors, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with IRS regulations
- Maintain Digital Filing System
- Spear headed Accounting Software Migration
- HR Duties
Senior Accountant (part-time)
MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Payroll Processing
- Journal Entries
- Billing of Schools
- Bank Reconciliations
- Investment Accounting-Monthly updates on unrealized gains/loses
- Reimbursement Expense tracking and payments
- Accounts Payable
- Adjusting Entries, Month End Financial Reporting, & Close
- Monthly Budget Updates & Review
- 1099 Processing
- Monthly TIAA CREF processing
- Accounting Software Migration
- HR Duties
Assistant Controller
THE VILLAGE
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed accounts payable and payroll staff
- Prepared logs for AR Rep processing
- Posted recurring and standard Journal Entries-Adjusting entries, Payroll & Stipend Accruals
- Maintained Prepaid spreadsheet to expense items monthly
- Prepared bank reconciliations
- Created Monthly Budget Billings for submission to DHS
- Fixed assets reporting-Adding new fixed assets/Running Monthly Depreciation
- Audit Preparation-Year End, Workman's Comp etc
- Maintained & Reconciled Investment spreadsheet to record monthly change in stocks
- Prepared reports for monthly finance committee meeting-P&L, Investment Reports, Graphs showing statistical data, etc
- Research and resolution relating to monthly reporting
- Maintained accurate & compliant financial records by monitoring and addressing any variances
- Codified office structures and processes to promote teamwork and performance
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Held monthly staff meetings
Staff Accountant
KEYSTONE PROPERTY GROUP
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed a portfolio of properties valued at40 million
- Key contact person connecting and filtering information between accounting, property management, asset management, & leasing
- Participant in quarterly budget meetings & monthly asset manager meetings to discuss health of properties, AR/AP, and goals
- Processed accounts receivable & accounts payable daily
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Made cash deposits via bank, check scanner, or transfers
- Processed journal entries for all adjusting entries
- Collected rents and escalated evictions
- Successfully trained new hires and created road map guide for new staff accountants
- Conducted account reconciliation and research
- Prepared billings (CAM, Monthly Invoicing, Manual Invoicing, Etc.)
AR Specialist
BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Posted cash receipt to appropriate tenant ledger accounts
- Balanced all cash received for a portfolio of about1200 tenants in a high volume fast paced environment with a good understanding of AR's effect on the General Ledger
- Processed manual billings and credit memos for adjustments to tenant's accounts
- Reconciled tenant's accounts for miss-applied checks (reversals-reapplications)
- Interacted with multiple departments regarding incorrect billings or specialty rents
- Maintained hard copy documentation and spreadsheets for all cash received
- Reviewed all mail received for portfolio & forwarded all correspondence to correct departments
- Provided high standard of customer service to tenants by providing statements and backup of accounting information
- Assisted with special projects
TEMP - TEMP
THE MERGES GROUP
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Held Various Temp Positions
- Posted Cash Receipts
- Handled Cash activity reporting
- Processed AP invoices and expense reports
- Matched checks with AP supporting documentation
- Conducted vendor reconciliations
- Participated in monthly close process including journal entry posting
- Assisted with miscellaneous accounting tasks and projects
- Researched and supported team during year-end audits
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
ARBILL
08.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed several National Accounts which ensured the customer remained current with payments
- Supported two sales teams with any issues relating to customer billing, pricing, shortages, undelivered packages, etc
- Processed cash applications, posted EFT payments, printed monthly statements, & reviewed accounts for discrepancies
- Cross Trained by Controller to handle Daily Borrowing process
- Preparation for month end close -ensure all cash has been posted before end of month
- Filed Sales & Use Tax monthly & quarterly (5 States)
- Prepared journal entries to record tax payments
- Researched state and county tax rates; Evaluated items customer stated were nontaxable
- Maintained and filed all Tax-Exempt Certificates
- Developed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for lockbox procedure, application of credits, & updated standard operating procedure for the daily borrowing process
- Accounts Payable-Entered Invoices to ensure vendor payment
Education
MBA - Management
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
PABS - Accounting & Business
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
Philadelphia, PAAS - Accounting & Business Administration
MANOR COLLEGE
Jenkintown, PASkills
- Bookkeeping
- Fund Accounting
- Bank Reconciliations
- Audit & Tax Prep
- Commission Calculations
- Corporate Card Expense Management
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Management
- Database administration
- Time Management
Timeline
Accountant
KNOWTION HEALTH
05.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant (part-time)
MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION
03.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Accountant
AR SPRUCE LLC
09.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Controller
THE VILLAGE
12.2018 - 10.2019
Staff Accountant
KEYSTONE PROPERTY GROUP
09.2015 - 12.2018
AR Specialist
BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP
10.2012 - 09.2015
TEMP - TEMP
THE MERGES GROUP
10.2011 - 07.2012
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
ARBILL
08.2007 - 09.2009
MBA - Management
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
BS - Accounting & Business
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE
AS - Accounting & Business Administration
MANOR COLLEGE
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