Paul Lanier

ESR Property LLC

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Aug 2010 - Present

Property Manager/ Bookkeeper

• Manages property operations, fostering positive tenant relations.
• Oversees lease administration, ensuring compliance with property regulations and enhancing rental agreements.
• Coordinates maintenance schedules, optimizing workflow efficiency and ensuring timely resolution of tenant requests.
• Manages daily administrative tasks, including tenant relations and rent collections.
• Negotiates and executes new leases, renewals, and terminations.
• Works with contractor on any repairs, buildouts of suites, or maintenance preformed on properties.
• Processes payments, prepares invoices, reconciles bank statements, and maintains records of accounts receivable and payable.
• Accurately enters financial transactions into Quicken and ensured that all data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Assists in the preparation of reports for internal management use and any preparation for CPA.
• Reconciles records of bank transactions.
• Prepares Bank Deposits.

World Insurance Associates, LLC

Lake Charles, LA

Mar 2025 - Oct 2025

Agency Accounting Senior Manager

• Collaborated with World Financial Integration Team on the transfer of all financial accounts and transactions from the sell of Insurance Unlimited to World Insurance.
• Worked with the World Accounts Payable Team to move all accounts to new system.
• Worked with Premiums Department to ensure a seamless transition of all commission from Insurance Unlimited to World Insurance.
• Handled vendor payments and bank reconciliations.

Insurance Unlimited of LA, LLC

Lake Charles, LA

Nov 2008 - Feb 2025

Accounting Manager & CFO

• Managed monthly financial reconciliations to maintain accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reviewed financial statements for discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to uphold data integrity.
• Supported audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries to facilitate smooth review processes.
• Trained new staff on accounting procedures and best practices to promote team knowledge and performance.
• Prepared monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and other financial reports as needed.
• Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivable for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, taxes, and other transactions.
• Managed payroll processing, accounts receivable/payable, and tax preparation.
• Ensured timely filing of required state and federal tax forms including W-2s and 1099s.
• Processed journal entries and performed corrections to verify accurate records.
• Reconciled company payables, commission, & bank statements.
• Entered daily deposits.
• Created new users in agency management system and managed the agency email system (Microsoft 365).
• Collaborated with outside IT technician to resolve any computer related issues that may arise in the company.

W. O. Moss Regional Medical Center

Lake Charles , Louisiana

Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

Asset Manager

• Worked in the Accounts Payable Department reconciling and paying vendor invoices.
• Reconciled purchase orders and vendor invoicing.
• Completed annual inventory of all equipment on the Louisiana State Hospital System.
• Assisted in the purchase and tagging of any new equipment to be added to inventory system.
• Oversaw the disposal of outdated/ replaced equipment in accordance with the State of Louisiana procedures.
• Established and maintained comprehensive records of all assets to support compliance and reporting needs.

Market Basket Food Stores

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Oct 1995 - Dec 2006

Assistant Manager; Receiving Clerk; & Stocker

• 1995-1998: Worked as a bagger and stocker. Helped customers with groceries and stocked shelves with new inventory.
• 1998-2005: Worked as the Receiving Clerk / Stocker
• Checked in all vendors for deliveries and reconciled their deliveries to invoices, unloaded and sorted delivery trucks, returned any spoilage to vendors, and prepared for annual inventory.
• 2005-2006: Assistant Manager: Supervised employees, ordered inventory, and built displays.
• Trained new employees in product knowledge, customer service protocols, cash handling procedures, and safety regulations.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory.

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA, US  

May 2004