Timothea Cato

Founder, CEO @Madison Accounting Services

Financial AnalystAccountant🏦 Finance

Timothea Cato is a skilled and experienced accountant currently serving at Madison Accounting Services. She possesses over a decade of experience in the field of accounting and finance. Timothea graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Since then, she has been assisting both small businesses and large corporations with their financial needs, from bookkeeping to budget planning. Timothea is known for her meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and dedication to providing accurate and efficient financial services. Her passion for accounting, coupled with her dedication to her clients, has led her to become a respected professional in her field.

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Work Background

Tender Artistry, LLCSmall Business Owner

Mar. 2019United StatesOwner and Operator of small jewelry and craft business. In charge of all business functions and operations.

Madison Accounting Services, LLCOwner

Aug. 2015Greater New Orleans AreaBookkeeping services, income tax preparation, financial statement preparation, monthly sales tax.

Fat TuesdayStaff Accountant

Nov. 2022 - Feb. 2024Metairie, Louisiana, United States · On-sitePrepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations. Record Journal Entries. Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures. Review bank statements. Other duties include performing clerical tasks, including processing, and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fielding communications with clients, and filing.

Robert HalfGL Grant Accountant

Apr. 2022 - Sep. 2022New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesReview purchase requisitions for proper fund coding; reconcile balance sheet accounts; prepare monthly grant/contract billing; process General Ledger entries as required; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports; analyze financial accounts; asssist in the preparation and entry of the annual budget; assist CFO in preparing monthly financial reports; perform other duties as required. Support the financial affairs of assigned business unit, with guidance from the Corporate Office, Unit Controller and Regional Controller. Maximize Sodexo Live's revenue and operational excellence through implementation and oversight of systems and policies related to accounting operations. Provide leadership and direction to Accounting department staff. Contribute to goal of making Sodexo Live #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example. Perform additional tasks and responsibilities related to accounts payable and receivable, tax and compliance, and financial analysis and reporting.

Service Corporation InternationalAccountant III

Apr. 2021 - Apr. 2022Jefferson, Louisiana, United StatesReview monthly account reconciliations. Prepare and review end of month journal entries. Research reconciliation issues and identify resolutions. Provide guidance to offshore team and field locations. Examines a variety of accounting documents for accuracy and completeness. Ensures transactions and process are handled in accordance with applicable SOX controls, accounting standards and policies. Demonstrate a high level of understanding of accounting practices and procedures. Prepare analytic reports and schedules. Collect and organize support documentation for external and internal audit requests as needed. Maintain and build solid relationships with other corporate teams, field locations and management. Participate in special projects including developing project plans, testing, training, and deployment. Achieve quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of assigned tasks. Maintain process workflows and ensure documentation is current. Operate in accordance with internal and external regulations and procedures. Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities. Process status updates regularly.

KickboardAccountant

Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2021New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesMaintained up-to-date billing in QuickBooks. Generate and sent out invoices in SaaS Optics. Followed up on, collected and allocated payments. Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities. Researched and resolved payment discrepancies via Salesforce, QuickBooks, SaaS Optics, and Stripe. Generated age analysis weekly on Google Doc. Reviewed AR aging daily to ensure compliance. Investigated and resolved customer inquiries. Processed adjustments. Communicated with customers via phone, email, and mail. assisted with month-end closing. Posted bank deposits. Assisted with RFP preparation. Other duties as required from Controller.

Norton Lilly InternationalNon-Boarding Vessel Agent / Accounting Assistant

Nov. 2017 - Nov. 2018Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States · On-siteArrange for government approval to enter/clear vessel or air crafts in the United States in accordance with U.S. Laws. Arrange for vessel/air craft boarding party with local & federal agencies. Arrange all required permits, if any, to allow the vessels within the port to conduct any & all operations required. Arrange crew transportation and accommodations. Input all documents/manifest as required. Issue vessel arrival notices to all parties when required. Issue wharfage and freight invoices when required. Prepare invoice worksheets as directed. Detect and report non-conformities. Process Vendor Invoices. Enter Revenue. File close out. Detect and report non-conformities. Customer service/interaction.

LUTHER C. SPEIGHT & COMPANYSenior Accountant

Sep. 2016 - Mar. 2017Prepare, maintain and monitor financial documents, budgets, journals, and reports for the construction of the New Orleans Airport. Monitor and track the posting of transactions. Monitor and track DueTo/Due From for grant transactions. Identify any reporting discrepancies. Perform audits of financial records and track expenditures. Gather, document, and maintain source documents for audit trail within the New Orleans Airport Capital Project Module. Produce monthly Sources and Uses Report. Maintains compliance with various regulatory agencies on multiple levels, i.e., Parish, State, and Federal.

Jefferson Parish Community Action ProgramAccountant

Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016Jefferson, LAAssists with the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of financial documents, budgets, reports, forecasts, journals, and budget adjustments. Monitors and reconciles the posting of transactions, accounts payable and/or receivable, time sheets, benefit payments, purchase orders, etc. Performs in-house audits of financial records and interfaces with auditors. Maintains compliance with various regulatory agencies on multiple levels, i.e., Parish, State, and Federal.

Boomtown Casino New OrleansStaff Accountant

Mar. 2014 - Oct. 2014Harvey, LouisianaPrepare and post journal entries. Formulate Cash Position/Cash Flow and submit to corporate. Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations. Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures. Review bank statements; evaluate and record all prepaid accounts. Audit and document all federal tax liabilities for each month (945-A). Verify Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets inventory. Adhere to all security, safety, and health procedures according to company policies and state/federal regulations.

BrownGreer PLCFinancial Claims Reviewer III

Aug. 2012 - Feb. 2014New Orleans, LouisianaResponsible for complex review of documents in order to evaluate and assign values to claims while maintaining the integrity of claims data with tasks including data entry and related duties to ensure excellent customer service. Reviewed claim submissions and applied completeness criteria to determine completeness of required documentation. Reviewed financial records and applied complex methodology in order to value claims. Reviewed claims in order to provide information to the client databases through secondary review of claims information. Data entered claims information in order to generate correspondence and reports related to status of claims submissions.

Tulane Medical CenterAccount Clerk

Dec. 2011 - Aug. 2012Greater New Orleans Area(Lofton Staffing) Performed verification and processed companies’ payables. Researched accredit balances and made necessary adjustments. Acquired necessary approvals to authorize for payment. Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness. Disbursed payments to insurance companies and guarantors of accounts. Maintained customer-billing information and provided department support with incoming/outgoing calls and emails. Decreased the number of credit account balances by 70 per daily through the successful research, analysis, and resolution of discrepancies

Stewart EnterprisesBusiness Support Specialist

Nov. 2006 - Oct. 2011New Orleans, LouisianaBusiness Support Services Team Leader – Jefferson, LA (05/2009 – 10/2011) Led and coached a team of six employees who computed payoff calculations, interest charges, and max equity calculations for offsite facilities. Directed and coordinated the daily activity of six employees in the Payoff Department. Authorized signature holder for pay computations that average approximately 100 documents daily. Assisted with the successful transition of software change from AS400 to HMIS by collaborating with the Accounting and IT departments and performing system testing. Business Support Services Team Member – Jefferson, LA (06/2006 – 05/2009) Decreased the number of outstanding contracts by 20 percent through the successful research, analysis, and resolution of discrepancies. Examined and recorded financial transactions and charges to proper general ledger account while adhering to tight deadlines. Account analysis; ensured the completeness and accuracy of data on accounts. Performed journal entries and ran management reports. Handled intercompany transactions and worked on various accounting & analysis related projects.

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