Regina D. White
Hammond
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, excelling in accounts payable management and financial reporting. Proven track record in month-end closing and bank reconciliation, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Adept at leading teams and enhancing processes to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Merrillville
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Oversaw finance operations during interim period
- Prepared and posted all monthly journal entries using QuickBooks
- Generated financial reports to support management decision-making
- Reconciled bank accounts and company credit card accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Audited and approved invoices and expense reimbursement requests to maintain budget integrity
Senior Staff Accountant
Association Forum
Chicago
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Oversaw accounting procedures and provided financial advice to support decision-making.
- Controlled and maintained accounting entries and reviewed records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and making adjustments.
- Managed annual audit, including preparation and adjustment entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed cash receipts, ensuring revenue and receivables are reconciled with billing system
- Maintained routine cash flow report ensuring timely vendor payments
- Prepared income statements and profit and loss statements
- Filed tax returns with federal, state and local governments
- Prepared Accounts Payable and Cash disbursements
- Prepared bi-monthly payroll using Paycom software
Senior Staff Accountant/Revenue Analyst
Sun Times Media
Chicago
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Responsible for account reconciliation and general ledger management of accounts receivable and revenue accounts
- Created monthly and quarterly journal entries using Excel and posted to general ledger in Oracle software to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Analyzed multiple large volume accounts receivable and deferred revenue sub ledgers and reconciled to the general ledger
- Conducted bad debt analysis and adjusted reserve to reflect accurate financial position
- Reconciled cash to accounts receivable and resolved any discrepancies
- Prepared and distributed weekly advertising revenue flash report to senior management team
- Compiled and distributed monthly revenue analysis report to provide insights for management decision-making
- Performed monthly reconciliation of balance sheet account and adjusting journal entries
Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Chicago Family Health Center
Chicago
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Maintained full charge of accounts payable function, including all accruals, month-end reconciliations and general journal entries
- Compiled monthly financial package, providing trend analysis and budget vs. actual variances for management review
- Prepared schedules and journal entries for prepaid expenses, interest income, and depreciation
- Generated monthly billings for program grants, ensuring accurate reconciliation with general ledger
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with payroll preparation for 200 + employees using ADP software
Accounts Payable Clerk
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed vendor invoice payments, ensuring timely processing and adherence to discount terms.
- Audited invoices for accuracy in computations, proper account allocation, and compliance with approval processes.
- Handled vendor calls and collection correspondence, resolving inquiries and maintaining positive vendor relations.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Chicago
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed the entire accounts payable function for thirty offices with vendor payments averaging $2 million per month
- Supervised and trained staff of seven employees
- Performed monthly closing and balancing of accounts payable system using Solomon software
Accounts Payable Specialist
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Chicago
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Coded, audited, and printed checks for high volume of invoices, ensuring timely payments for partner reimbursements, payroll, and rent
- Coordinated month-end closing processes, completing account reconciliations and preparing journal entries accurately
- Prepared yearly 1099 tax forms for subcontractor payments
- Managed vendor calls and collections correspondence, maintaining positive vendor relationships and resolving payment inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue University Northwest
01-2006
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Financial reporting
- Month-end closing
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
01.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Staff Accountant
Association Forum
01.2015 - 01.2024
Senior Staff Accountant/Revenue Analyst
Sun Times Media
01.2007 - 01.2015
Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist
Chicago Family Health Center
01.2000 - 01.2007
Accounts Payable Clerk
Purdue University Northwest
01.1998 - 01.2000
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
01.1996 - 01.1998
Accounts Payable Specialist
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Purdue University Northwest