Lakiesha Owens
Lawrenceville
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness, and diligence to make a positive impact on business operations.
Experienced with managing financial transactions and preparing accurate financial statements. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure data integrity. Track record of maintaining compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Staff Accountant
Genuine Parts Co
Duluth, GA
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared and maintained accurate financial statements and reports.
- Assisted in month-end closing processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
Accountant
Elite Tax and Bookkeeping Service
Snellville, GA
04.2012 - Current
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions, and credits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Cash Vault Lead
Garda Logistics
Smyrna, GA
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Balanced staff and vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
- Investigated staff out-of-balance conditions and instituted corrective procedures.
- Reconciled branch reports and general ledger accounts to identify unusual transactions, fraud and accounting errors.
- Managed over 20 tellers to ensure compliance with internal controls and federal regulations.
- Handled various accounting transactions.
Cash Vault Lead
Bank Of America
Atlanta, GA
11.2006 - 04.2012
- Maintained strong knowledge of bank products, services, procedures, and regulatory requirements to assist staff members with questions and difficult or complex tasks.
- Managed 45 tellers to ensure compliance with established internal controls and policies.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Balanced staff and vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COBachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, COAssociate of Science - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Tax Preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Statements
- ATX Total Tax Office
- Cash Reconciliation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Currency Counting
- Operating Procedures
Timeline
Junior Staff Accountant
Genuine Parts Co
03.2023 - Current
Accountant
Elite Tax and Bookkeeping Service
04.2012 - Current
Cash Vault Lead
Garda Logistics
04.2012 - 04.2014
Cash Vault Lead
Bank Of America
11.2006 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado College
Associate of Science - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University