Amanda Carnathan
Durant
Summary
Senior Financial Accountant with a proven track record at Viking Range, LLC, excelling in month-end close and management reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, demonstrating strong time management and multitasking abilities to drive financial stability and strategic decision-making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
Viking Range, LLC
Greenwood, MS
06.2014 - Current
- Perform all accounting duties for Viking Hospitality Group including budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial reporting.
- Complete monthly reconciliations of bank accounts for Viking Range, LLC.
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns across all U.S. states ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Automate sales tax processes using Vertex and Sovos to reduce reporting time.
- Reconcile sales tax general ledger accounts monthly, reducing all discrepancies.
- Serve as primary backup for the Payroll Manager, ensuring end-to-end payroll processing for 580+ employees using Paylocity.
- Post bi-weekly payroll journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring proper allocation of wages, benefits, and tax liabilities.
- Assist in preparing any payroll reports for management
Education
Master Degree of Accountancy -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12-2013
Bachelor Degree of Accountancy -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2012
Skills
- Month end close
- Financial reporting
- General ledger review
- Bank reconciliation
- Sales tax reporting
- Payroll processing
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
Viking Range, LLC
06.2014 - Current
Master Degree of Accountancy -
Jackson State University
Bachelor Degree of Accountancy -
Mississippi State University