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Shaina Monks

Bonne Terre

Summary

Quality-driven professional with many years of comprehensive experience working with teammates to support accounting functions. Accurately inputs data and records day-to-day transactions. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable and receivable.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Financial Accountant

Crouch Farley & Heuring Pc
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to the bank account statement each month.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line-of-credit transactions.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet the needs of customers.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 200 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction, and compliance with labor laws.
  • Assisted in the preparation of year-end tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s, for timely distribution to employees.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships, and positive cash flow.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.

Accounts Receivable Manager

The Walking Cradle Co
02.2017 - 03.2024
  • Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
  • Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
  • Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
  • Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
  • Posted revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Generated sales tax reports for each operational jurisdictions.

Office Manager

STLMustangs
03.2013 - 11.2017
  • Determined payroll liabilities by comparing employee federal and state income and social security taxes to employer's social security, unemployment and workers’ compensation payments.
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction by working closely with quality vendors to ensure best pricing, as well as following up with them on all scheduled visits.
  • Compare profit/loss on a daily basis.
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.
  • Answered a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Reconciled debit reports, margin reports and trade settlement reports to reach in-house goals and objectives.

District Manager

Glow Co.
06.2010 - 02.2013
  • Developed and maintained quarterly and annual sales budgets.
  • Developed company training and trained/supervised all incoming sales team members on daily operations.
  • Increased revenues by 28% within the first year as District Manager.
  • Attended sales training camp and brought best practices leadership back to the company.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Processed gross pay, state and federal tax withholding, social security, Medicare and other deductions for all employees.
  • Created monthly employee schedules.
  • Organized promotional events in order to drive sales volume in the district's stores.

General Manager

Tan Company
10.2006 - 02.2013
  • Oversaw daily salon operations for staff of 19 employees.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Prepared and distributed payroll for staff of 13 direct reports.
  • Oversaw inventory and supply purchases.
  • Complied annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.
  • Liaised and negotiated pricing with vendors regarding wholesale billing in order to maintain inventory.
  • Worked directly with clients to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Met and exceeded sales goals within company.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2006

Skills

  • Account and Ledger reconciliation
  • Skilled in payroll and tax compliance
  • Proficient in Excel and various accounting platforms
  • Being The Bomb-Diggity
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • Month end close
  • Accounts receivable/payable

Timeline

Assistant Financial Accountant

Crouch Farley & Heuring Pc
05.2024 - 01.2025

Accounts Receivable Manager

The Walking Cradle Co
02.2017 - 03.2024

Office Manager

STLMustangs
03.2013 - 11.2017

District Manager

Glow Co.
06.2010 - 02.2013

General Manager

Tan Company
10.2006 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ball State University
Shaina Monks