TYRA RICHARDSON
ACCOUNTANT
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SPECIALZATION IN
ACCOUNTING
Colorado Technical University
Graduated March 2025
BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Colorado Technical University
Graduated 2021
CORE KNOWLEDGE
Accounting & Finance:
Financial Reporting,
Budgeting, Accounts
Payable/Receivable, Debits &
Credits, Cash Flow
Management
Software Proficiency:
Microsoft Excel (10+ years),
Microsoft PowerPoint,
QuickBooks, Epic, SQL,
Google Suite, GAAP,
VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables
Compliance Risk
Management:
Financial Audits, Regulatory
Compliance, Risk Mitigation,
Legal & Financial
Documentation
Project Management:
Team Leadership, Process
Improvement, Cross-
functional Collaboration,
Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant (Remote Contract)
GIO Electrical Solutions – Spartanburg, SC Apr 2024 – Present
• Maintained payroll records and ensured accurate processing and tax compliance.
• Created and managed journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Oversaw accounts receivable and vendor payables, ensuring timely collections and disbursements.
• Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with terms and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Improved audit documentation and internal controls, enhancing financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
Staff Accountant
ATD Roofing – Greenville, SC Jan 2023 – Apr 2024
• Administered payroll processing and reconciled with accounting systems for accuracy.
• Managed full-cycle A/R, including invoicing, collections, and aging reports.
• Reconciled vendor statements and processed high-volume payables with accuracy.
• Handled journal entries, bank reconciliations, and assisted in monthly and annual closes.
• Supported executive leadership in financial planning and department- level budgeting.
Bankruptcy Team Lead, Total Loss
American Credit Acceptance – Spartanburg, SC Jan 2019 – Jan 2022
• Led financial analysis for bankruptcy claims and ensured compliance in disbursements.
• Built forecasting models for recovery and managed reporting for audit support.
• Collaborated with legal and accounting departments to enhance financial tracking systems.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Analytical and results-driven finance professional with an MBA in Accounting and over 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance across corporate and legal sectors. Proven success in managing budgets, analyzing financial data, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating risk. Currently pursuing CPA licensure and aspiring to grow in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic consulting..
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CHARLOTTE,NC