This document provides a summary of DeSonna Rice's experience and qualifications. She has over 20 years of experience in accounting, operations, and financial management. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an Associate's degree. Currently, she works as the Manager/Bookkeeper for AAA Tax Services, where she oversees multiple locations and staff. Previously, she held controller and accounting management positions at several companies, where her responsibilities included financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and human resources. She has extensive experience in accounting software such as MS Office, Oracle, and ADP.

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DE SONNARICE
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DeSonna@yahoo.com Long Beach, Ca. 562-248-4795
Detail-oriented, Efficient and strategically focused Controller with overtwo decades ofexperience in operations,
administration, financial statement preparation and general ledger activity with strong work ethics and extensive
experience in full life cycle of all aspects ofaccounting
EDUCATION: University of Phoenix, Torrance, Ca.
BS, Accounting Major, 2009
Grambling University, Grambling, La.
Associates Degree, 1993
COMPUTER
SKILLS:
EXPERIENCE:
MS Office, Oracle, ADP, Advanced in Excel, Managing Processes,Financial Software, Developing Standards,
Audit, Month End Close,Tracking Budget Expenses, , Oracle, ADP, etc
AAA TAX SERVICES LLC, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 4/14-Current
Manager/Bookkeeper/Contract Seasonal
AAA Check Cashing, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.
Manager/Bookkeeping
AAA Check Cashing, Ontario, Ca.
Manager/Bookkeeping
 Oversee compliance of all locations by establishing and reinforcing Company policies and standards,such as
safekeeping of Company funds and property, personnelpractices, security, transactions and record-keeping
procedures. Manage,develop, and mentor staff/managers on projects and evaluate performance through formal
periodic reviews and informal feedback
 Responsible for judicious and effectively explaining tax objectives, budget information, and otherrelevant
engagement information to staff and senior management. While in the interim providing exceptional client
service along with the ability to develop reliable client relationships. Delegate projects to staff that can handle
them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.
 Responsible for the bookkeeping of all establishments which necessitates the calculation of daily monetary
transactions performed for two check cashing locations. The daily balancing which typically takes place mid -
day and towards the end of the day, itemizing via all variations of transactions the overall daily revenue.
Manages multiple clients, budgets and production goals.
 Maintain tax balances on general ledger along with managing tax provisions and tax compliance processes;
ensure the company's annual earnings,expenditures and investments are reported with accuracy and
completeness.
 Re-evaluate a multiplicity of drafts, disbursements,payments and etc. weekly for accurate endorsements,
proper verification along with other information such as dates,bank names, identification of the persons
receiving outflows, confirming legality and legitimacy of documentation that has been processed and confirmed
according to company and bank policy.
 Accountable for scheduling employee hours to ensure that each location has adequate personnelto operate
efficiently, in addition to handling payroll calculations for all active employees. Payroll and HR functions
include making adjustments in accordance with company policy in regards to processing payroll weekly,
timekeeping, the screening of applicants, recommendations of new hire, training of personnel,background
checks, etc.
 Ensure equipment is well maintained and supplies are properly ordered for all locations Achieve individual and
center goals through increase of new business,referrals, retention of current customer relations and managing
the collection process on delinquent accounts,i.e. Payday loans and personalloans. Report any mishaps of day-
to-day operations to the General Manager.

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 Assist with business development efforts, including but not limited to, meeting with prospective clients,
preparing fee quotes and proposals,and evaluating clients’ needs. Communicate directly with existing clients,
colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters
Super Shuttle, Torrance, Ca. 8/05 – 2/14
Controller
GL/Closing
 Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of
internal audits, controls,checks across all departments, analyzed city's weekly financials to determine all
departmental achievement and overall city performance while establishing financial policies & procedures.
 Oversaw the accuracy and productivity of multiple city locations along with principal location, Los Angeles
general accounting activities, maintenance of general, Ledgers, general and adjusting journal entries for monthly
processing,and accurate financial reporting for Weekly, monthly and yearly closing in compliance with
appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. Communicated with General Manager and West
Coast VP weekly the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while monitoring progress and changes
of financial variances.
 Reports, payroll reports, monthly profit-loss statements,monthly internal management reports, monthly and
year-end journal entries and supporting documentation.
 Senior level financial leadership position working in cooperation with Company Owner to facilitate targeted
organizational goals and business objectives.
Managing Accounting Department
 Trained, developed mentored, and directed finance staff to consistently deliver strong results amidst fast paced,
deadline-oriented environments. Provided strong leadership that boosted morale and improved performance to
meet daily expectations. In the interim, maintained departmental corporate standards with a level of
professionalism, precision and productivity of all day-to-day activities which at a minimum included; accounts
payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, fixed asset records,
Human Resources,and supervision of Operations department.
 Reviewed, coded and processed bills for signature via GM with return for Controller processing; manually
processed and facilitated check request daily; processing and maintenance of petty cash, Brinks Cash Drops and
Bank drops.
 Accounts Receivable responsibilities consisted of allocating AR responsibilities accordingly which included but
not limited to the daily maintenance and review of aging, processing ofinvoices, payments,cash receipts,
customer inquiries and credits/write-offs. In addition, responsible for creating, batching and posting of weekly
AR/AP via Oracle for three different sites.
 Oversaw the activities of the Franchise Accounting Department for the complete integration of all franchise
accounting issues and services including accurate and timely franchise financial statement production, franchise
billing and account statement production and franchise disclosure development.
 Created balancing program via excel which integrated with company based cashiering program alongside
Oracle, specifically designed to compare and differentiate weekly Franchise reported Revenue again
computer generated weekly revenue, while offsetting with assigned work not completed. New system
assimilated and produced by myself was implemented in majority of al Super Shuttle accounting department
locations.
Payroll Duties
 Responsible for processing payroll items on a weekly basis,i.e., input of new employees, rate changes,
department transfers, address changes,changes to W4 forms, health insurance and W-2 deductions,
vacation and floating holiday pay forms, uniform deposit/refund slip, data base entry of new driver candidates.
Weekly update and file maintenance pertaining to garnishments/vacation/sickpay/final check requests.
 Completed correspondences regarding payroll information for unemployment, IRS, Dept. of Labor, Social
Security Administration, LWP.-File all personnelactions received from other departments as well as
miscellaneous paperwork.

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 Responsible for providing medical/dental enrollment forms to qualified employees (completion of initial 90
days)and/or COBRA notifications. Check for completeness and send all new enrollees, termination of
coverage or COBRA changes to health care provider.
Human Resources
 Accountable for all multiplicities of employee questions and issues including those regarding benefits, Workday
(HRIS), personnelpolicies and procedures,FMLA, personal issues,attendance,etc. Explained and assisted all
employees in regards to medical and dentalbenefits.
 401K administration: maintain adequate supply of 401K enrollment packets, explain and facilitate the paper
work necessary to start employees on the 401K program, send all new enrollments to the 401K provider,
facilitate the correct deductions for the 401K program, maintain a file on all 401K enrollments and any employee
changes.
 Directly involved with all employee screening, hiring and separation decisions in accordance with Company
policy.
 Managed all workers comp claims and return to work programs to provide the best outcomes for the employee
and the Company.-Responsible for negotiating majority of vendordeals, leases, and purchase of equipment.
 Ensured operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts;
maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
 Successfully managed HR, Payroll and financial duties for 3 other sites to ensure compliance and improve
processes/performance. Represented the company during Labor Board and EDD hearings.
AR Measurement, Montebello, Ca. 5/03 – 6/05
Accounting Manager
 Oversaw all areas of Payroll, Accounts Payable,and Human Resources. Processed Payroll via ADP, Paychex
online, and Manually Processed Payroll via QuickBooks Intuit. Responsible for resolving all Payroll issues and
responding to Payroll inquires.
 Compiled tax and Financial Data quarterly and annually. Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce
financial reports and or statements; Coordinate and complete annual audits along with establishing and
maintaining fiscal files and records for all document transactions; Performed all Cash activities for company
with $1.5 million or more in Monthly Revenue.
 Responsible for Wire Transfers, Corporate Credit Card reconciliation, Petty Cash maintenance; responsible for
maintenance of all check books, writing and signing of all outgoing checks; Completed city level audits while
identifying trends,possible systemimprovements and suggestions for implementing change. Performed all
Billing, Banking, and Month End Reconciliation.
 Accountable for all accounting operational objectives by sustaining and providing accounting information and
recommendations for tactical plans and reviews; formulated and completing action plans according to company
guidelines; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards by consistently
sustaining and monitoring customer service staff; resolving complications at an executive level when staff was
unable to facilitate effective resolutions; Acted as final escalation point for all customer service issues.
 Liable for Month End Reports including General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Reports, Etc. Maintains
accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures. Advises
legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations;
recommending new procedures.
 Responsible for orderly functions of Companies Daily Financial activities. Managed all Vender and service
provider related activities. Hired and trained employees, prepare weekly schedules,monitor and evaluate
performance.
 Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and
recommendations to operational issues.

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US Northwest, Los Angeles, Ca. 02/01 – 4/03
Staff Accountant
 Evaluated data and opportunities by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying legitimacy of information
generated. Responded to bookkeeping and financial questions by investigating and interpreting data; Formulated
consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general
ledger systemand from departments.
 Assist in the month end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes,ensuring transactions are in accordance
with GAAP and internal policies and procedures are followed and communicate exceptions to management;
analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information so to evaluate operating results in terms of
profitability, trends and other matters that maybe impacting the company
 Checked request processing and maintenance of petty cash,audit for reimbursement, coding receipts, monthly
reconciliation and month end reporting, use information for end of month expense reporting. Supervise the
general ledger to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
 Implemented and developed, within six Months of hire, computer-generated Forms that streamlined procedures
and increased productivity; Established supplementary effective internal controls.
 Set up new Vender information; Examined Journal Vouchers, General Ledger Reconciliation’s, and aging
Reports. Processed Payables and monthly auditing of aged Payable/AR Reports and resolved inquiries from
vendors.
 Processed all A/R activity on any past due Accounts; Apply Credit Memos; Processed Credit Applications for
credit approval. Reviewed, coded and processed bills for signature, deliver to Corporate for processing. Prepares
payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; reconciling accounts.
 Prepared Daily Bank Deposits, post cash receipts,voided checks, and stop-payments.Reviewed and Processed
Cash Receipts and printing weekly deposit registers. Monthly processing of Check Register, Aged Payable,
Deposit Register and General Ledger.
 Compute earnings of employees by referring to their annual salary and or hourly wage via timesheet to discover
hours worked. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports. Process correct
garnishment calculations and compliance. Verify attendance,hours worked, and pay adjustments,and post
information onto designated records. Update and reconcile monthly bank statements from ADP.
 Maintain pay plan and benefits program. Communicate with employee requests regarding human resources
issues,rules, and regulations. Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures. Maintained employee files
on health care enrollments and changes.