Dakotah Smith
Denver
Summary
Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with eight years of experience in accounting operations and payroll processes within dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills, effectively partnering with leadership and teams. Committed to delivering accurate financial reporting while fostering a positive and productive workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Guaranteed Green
Denver
11.2017 - Current
- Facilitated daily accounting functions encompassing accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), invoicing, and payroll processing with unwavering focus on accuracy, completeness, and internal controls.
- Analyzed vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payroll data to guarantee accurate documentation, compliance, and prompt processing.
- Supported contract billing processes, customer invoicing, and receivables oversight to optimize cash flow planning and improve operational visibility.
- Collaborated with ownership and external CPA to streamline month-end and year-end close processes, rectify discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Organized financial records, schedules, and documentation to enhance budgeting, forecasting, audits, and leadership reporting.
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding procedures, integrating payroll setup, benefits coordination, system access, and necessary documentation to ensure smooth transitions.
- Recorded accounting and administrative procedures while facilitating process enhancements to boost efficiency and operational resiliency.
- Guided employees through payroll, benefits, and administrative inquiries, ensuring discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Model High School
Rome, GA05-2012
Skills
- Accounts management
invoicing and payroll services - Financial record maintenance to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Month-end support, reconciliations, and coordination with external CPA
- Accounts management invoicing and payroll services
- Billing support for contracts, tracking of funding, monitoring of utilization
- Internal controls, SOP documentation, and cross-training support
- Process improvement, documentation, and operational efficiency initiatives
- Efficiency optimization, documentation development, process enhancement
- Onboarding and offboarding coordination across systems and documentation
- Benefits administration support and employee data management
- Hybrid and remote work experience with strong communication and follow-through
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Guaranteed Green
11.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Model High School