Mimi Fountain

Director of Accounting @Coldwell Banker-Kennon & Parker

Columbus, GA, US

Director of AccountingColdwell Banker-Kennon, Parker, Duncan and DavisDates Employed: April 2014 - PresentI oversee the financial operations of the largest Coldwell Banker branch in the Southeast. I worked closely with our residential and property management departments to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy of financial transactions. Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements as well as Georgia and Alabama Real Estate Commission guidelines. I reported directly to our executive partners and provided leadership in the establishment and implementation of short and long term goals, objectives, policies and procedures.Other primary responsibilities included:• Maintain and monitor accuracy in departmental general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and bookkeeping functions.• Maintain accounting property management functions including commercial lease management and landlord financial implications.• Prepare monthly and annual closing entries and financial statements, analysis reports and narrative outlining specific recommendations and guidance.• Supervise staff accountants and assist them in day to day accounting functions.• Coordinate human resource functions maintaining employee benefits, records and payroll.• Develop internal control systems to ensure compliance of industry policies and standards.• Maintain, balance and reconcile 15 operating and trust bank accounts.• Coordinate project management such as audits and implementation of new programs.• Satisfy all state and federal payroll tax requirements bi-weekly, quarterly and annually.• Prepare and issue annual 1099 and W2 documentation to employees and vendors.• Maintain worker\'s compensation policies, business licenses and annual audit reports.

Waycross College

Bachelor's degree