Aaliyah Striverson-Shaw
@aaliyahstriversonshaw
Accounting and data professional with 9+ years of experience
What I'm looking for
With over nine years of experience in accounting and data analysis, I have honed my skills in managing complex data across various industries, including Financial Services, SaaS, pharma, retail, and hospitality. My journey has been marked by a commitment to driving strategic decision-making and optimizing processes, which has led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
In my current role as a Staff Accountant at Area15, I have successfully refined revenue tracking systems and enhanced reporting efficiency, resulting in a 20% reduction in manual data entry. My ability to manage multi-million-dollar costs and optimize vendor negotiations has contributed to a 10% reduction in annual operational costs. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can leverage my skills in data visualization and financial reporting to support key strategic decisions.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong focus on process improvement and training development. I led the migration from outdated accounting systems to modern solutions, enhancing data accessibility and reducing manual entry. My passion for data-driven reporting has enabled me to create impactful dashboards that provide real-time insights into financial performance, ultimately driving better decision-making for senior leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Staff Accountant
Area15
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
As a Staff Accountant at Area15, I enhanced reporting efficiency by refining revenue tracking systems and streamlining audit processes for over $10M in annual transactions. I managed multi-million-dollar F&B costs, optimized vendor negotiations, and ensured GAAP compliance in financial reporting.
Staff Accountant
Dutchie
Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years 1 month)
In my role at Dutchie, I redesigned reconciliation procedures and improved cash flow accuracy, contributing to a 10% improvement in operational efficiency. I led the migration from Salesforce to Sage Intacct, enhancing financial reporting and data accessibility.
AR & Collection Team Lead
Cintas Corporation
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years 2 months)
As an AR & Collection Team Lead at Cintas Corporation, I managed portfolio risk and reduced bad debt through effective customer outreach and collaboration. I developed training programs and led a high-performing team, improving collections efficiency by 15%.
Education
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Northrop High School
High School Diploma, General Education
Grade: Honors (Top 10%)
Completed an academic honors diploma with a standard curriculum emphasizing advanced science and mathematics dual-credit courses.
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