Waheeda Johnston

Planned, directed, and coordinated the submission of supporting documents for full approval of annual audits. Developed and analyzed information from reports to assess current and future financial status, while also reconciling intercompany accounts across multiple entities.

Reported daily cash, submitted bank journal entries, and balanced all bank accounts monthly. Partnered with the IT department to implement system enhancements for proper revenue recognition and resolved journal entries for biweekly payroll activity.

Organized and updated monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts and led the monthly financial close, reporting key financials. Collaborated on ERP system implementation and reporting automation, playing a key role in acquisition transition and audit preparation.

Trained new and existing employees on advanced techniques for QuickBooks and Excel, automating invoice printouts and increasing AP email responses by 60%. Provided upper management with daily and weekly updates on collections and payment processes.

Ensured timely and accurate processing of payroll for contract nurses and other vendors, and prepared correct invoicing. Created weekly and monthly business metrics reporting as requested by the CEO, and processed payments for invoices according to collected data.

Trained new employees on policies and procedures, developing efficient strategies for ongoing support. Provided detailed reports for auditors and affiliate representatives, and evaluated business processes for effectiveness and efficiency.

Prepared and distributed daily and weekly reports on orders and sales for comparison and analysis. Processed and submitted monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns, and created journal entries to update the general ledger and financial reports.