Valencia Cody
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
ValorBridge Partners
05.2017 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the General Accounting and Financial reporting functions and the financial services areas including A/R, A/P, Payroll and HR
- General accounting functions include Intercompany accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting and balance sheet management
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit process, addressing any concerns or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Accountable for developing, implementing and ensuring that policies and procedures are in place for Financial service areas (A/R, A/P, Payroll, HR)
- Provides technical accounting guidance and support to all entities, which may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions
- Liaised with senior management on financial matters, presenting regular updates and ensuring complete transparency regarding the company''s financial position.
Senior Financial Accountant
ER Express, Choice One Dental and MyIdealDoctor
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Performs all daily/monthly accounting activities: Journal entry preparation, posting and review, general ledger account analysis, financial statement preparation and review
- Generate and distribute monthly sales invoices in Free Agent for ER Express clients
- Monthly Financial review with CEO/COO and Parent Company Managing partners
- Maintain AR cash receipts and bank deposits daily/weekly
- Code and review AP invoices for processing
- Prepare and review variance analyses (budget/forecast vs
- Actual) with CEO/COO monthly
- Perform purchase accounting and Treasury services for newly acquired dental practices
- Quarterly cash basis to accrual basis accounting
- Review and process all companywide expense reports bi-monthly (400-500 monthly)
- Make and Implement recommendations to improve accounting and operational processes and procedures
- Companywide Travel Policy and Concur Administrator
- Balance Sheet Analysis and Sub – Ledger reconciliations
- Expense Manager for MyIdeal Doctor, LLC bi-weekly payroll and bi-monthly invoice processing in QuickBooks
Senior Accountant
ApolloMD (Subsidiary Under ValorBridge Partners)
11.2007 - 10.2015
- Responsible for cash reconciliation and review process for 100+ bank accounts monthly
- Prepared monthly intercompany transaction recording, review and reconciliation for 60+ entities
- Reviewed financial statements for discrepancies and completeness and resolved issues
- Supervised 2 Staff Accountants and Accounting clerk
- Verified, processed and tracked all company expense reports, corporate card purchases and CME allowance
- Performed monthly/ year-end financial close activities, journal entries and Balance Sheet analysis
- Prepared schedules and documentation for financial audits
- Prepared Annual vendor 1099’s
- Verified, approved and coded all invoices for A/P processing
- Prepared and recorded quarterly cash to accrual basis accounting entries
- Special projects as assigned by Controller and Senior Management
- Processed payroll using ADP Pay Expert
- Established and maintained corporate Rental Car contract with quarterly review
- Established and maintain Corporate Travel and Expense policy with deadlines
- Administrator for online Expense Software (Concur)
- Developed CME Reimbursement package with guidelines
- Established Cell Phone Reimbursement policy
- Maintained all operating leases
- Responsible for fixed asset sub ledger and managed the asset capitalization policies and processes
Senior Financial Accountant I
Altacare Corporation
06.2001 - 10.2007
- Supervised all aspects of accounting for thirteen facilities
- Performed monthly financial close activities, journal entries and monthly accruals
- Reviewed, imported and reconciled A/R, A/P and Payroll
- Prepared monthly financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow), revenue analysis, Account analysis, variance reports and bank account reconciliation’s
- Responsible for the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including fixed assets and Intercompany Accounts
- Prepared year end closing entries and compiled records for internal and external audits
- Trained newly hired accountants, regional staff and facility staff on General Ledger processes, procedures and Software
- Trained accounting department on new payroll software usage and functions
- Developed payroll-training packet for General Ledger department
- Prepared and submitted Annual Financial filings for various states
- Converted General Ledger activity and Chart of Accounts for newly acquired entities
- Assisted Senior Management with special projects
Senior Accountant
Emag Solutions, LLC
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Preformed month end financial close interface (A/R and A/P)
- Prepared balance sheet and bank reconciliation’s
- Prepared and reported sales tax for multiple states
- Preformed annual property tax reporting
- Tracked and approved fixed asset expenditures
- Prepared and reviewed financial statement(s)
- Special projects as assigned by the Controller
Senior Accountant
Americold Logistics
03.1999 - 08.2000
- Prepared financial statements for 42 warehouses including: journal entries, bank reconciliation’s, general ledger analysis and account analysis
- Reviewed financial statements for variance analysis
- Provided quarterly and annual audit support
- Analyzed and corrected general ledger and payroll discrepancies
- Supervised two staff accountants
- Worked with senior management to report numbers
Staff Accountant
Americold Logistics
03.1998 - 03.1999
- Converted accounting system for newly acquired entities
- Prepared journal entries, daily cash flow analysis and sales & use tax returns for multiple states
- Reconciled bank statements and balance sheet accounts
- Prepared monthly financial statements for 12 warehouses - including: account and variance analysis
- Annual audit support
Education
BBA - Accounting
Savannah State University
Savannah, Georgia05.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Slack
- Report Writer
- SAP
- ADP Pay Expert
- Trello/Asana
- FRX
- SalesForce
- SAGE/MAS 500
- PayCom/ PayChex/NetChex
- Concur
- QuickBooks
- BizNet
- Brex
- Freshbooks/Free Agent
Timeline
Director of Accounting
ValorBridge Partners
05.2017 - Current
Senior Financial Accountant
ER Express, Choice One Dental and MyIdealDoctor
10.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Accountant
ApolloMD (Subsidiary Under ValorBridge Partners)
11.2007 - 10.2015
Senior Financial Accountant I
Altacare Corporation
06.2001 - 10.2007
Senior Accountant
Emag Solutions, LLC
08.2000 - 06.2001
Senior Accountant
Americold Logistics
03.1999 - 08.2000
Staff Accountant
Americold Logistics
03.1998 - 03.1999
BBA - Accounting
Savannah State University
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