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RHONDA CHARLES

Sherwood

Summary

I am a motivated accounting professional. Focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and controls responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Meticulous and methodical with excellent mathematical skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Staff Accountant

Bank of England Mortgage Division
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Process recurring and monthly close tasks such as journal entries, adjustments, reporting, account reconciliations and other basic accounting tasks for branches and corporate departments.
  • Prepare miscellaneous reporting for management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Reconcile incoming wires.

Reconciliation Account Specialist

First Arkansas Bank and Trust
04.2018 - 04.2022
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts and investigated discrepancies to trace causes and correct errors.
  • Checked and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, maintained balance sheet accounts and prepared wires and transfers for monthly distributions and mortgage payments.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
  • Consulted with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.

Research Specialist

First Arkansas Bank and Trust
12.2013 - 04.2018
  • Developed and maintained databases, pulling relevant data as needed.
  • Tracked and applied tax liens, child support and other types of wage garnishments to paychecks.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Maintained accuracy and confidentiality for all client data by observing strict corporate and federal regulations.
  • Classified, sorted, and filed correspondence, articles, records and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
  • Performed general accounting handling functions such as closing accounts and placing accounts on hold.
  • Reviewed, verified and identified customer transactions to determine accuracy of deposits.

Teller Supervisor

Fordyce Bank and Trust
06.1993 - 06.2004
  • Verified amounts and integrity of every check or funds transfer.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals by promoting bank products and services in every interaction.
  • Maintained optimal financial controls by securing funds and making accurate transactions.
  • Conducted special service and account transactions for customers, including ordering checks and placing stop payment orders.
  • Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.
  • Supplied tellers with coins and currency.
  • Functioned as a pivotal point of contact between bank branches regarding guidelines and practices.
  • Completed comprehensive tasks by implementing customer service initiatives, audit and restock ATMs and keeping records on accounts.
  • Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts.
  • Fulfilled diverse duties to provide customer service, operate money counters, balance and replenish ATMs, maintain accounts and open new accounts.
  • Reported daily averages and shortages to operations department.
  • Examined checks for identification and endorsement.
  • Offered every customer exceptional service by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
  • Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
  • Mediated between bank branches regarding best practices and operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fordyce High School
Fordyce, AR
05.1990

Some College (No Degree) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

University Of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University Of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
05.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
05.2019

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team building
  • Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Work ethics
  • Analytical

Timeline

Sr. Staff Accountant

Bank of England Mortgage Division
05.2022 - 06.2025

Reconciliation Account Specialist

First Arkansas Bank and Trust
04.2018 - 04.2022

Research Specialist

First Arkansas Bank and Trust
12.2013 - 04.2018

Teller Supervisor

Fordyce Bank and Trust
06.1993 - 06.2004

Some College (No Degree) - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

University Of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University Of Arkansas at Little Rock

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Pulaski Technical College

High School Diploma -

Fordyce High School
RHONDA CHARLES