Sommer Stephens

Seasoned detail-oriented Accountant with expertise in full cycle accounting processes, financial reporting and audits. Proven track record in optimizing financial processes, reducing errors, and driving efficiency. Skilled in GAAP Standards, risk assessment, budget management and financial analysis. 

Proficiencies/Systems:

Accounting, Payroll, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Audits, Microsoft Office Products, ADP, SAP, AS400, Acumatica, ExFlow, Business Central, Concur, Blackline, Salesforce, bill.com, OKTA, 15Five, Zip, Google Suite Products, Ramp, Stripe, QuickBooks, Zoom, Teams, Slack, Box, Rippling, HubSpot, Private and Public, US GAAP, PC and MAC

May 2024- November 2025

Alto Solutions, Inc.

Nashville, TN (Remote)

Accounting, Manager

Performed multiple functions for five entities including:

• Approved daily AP invoices, corporate card transactions, stipends and expense reimbursements within Ramp
• Reviewed and approved spending request in Zip to ensure cost align with each departments allocated budget
• Reviewed daily financial reports including the income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements 
• Provided financial reporting as requested from investors
• Managed and analyzed AR transactions within Stripe to determine trends with customer plans
• Processed various journal entries including intercompany, cash receipts, accruals, reclasses, bad debt, non-cash equity, etc. 
• Reviewed and approved all balance sheet reconciliations for month-end close 
• Fully cycle review of month-end close and performed manager review of results
• Provided individual and consolidated financial statements monthly to Executives
• Successfully managed and executed the company’s first annual financial audit
• Worked closely with two of the entity’s independent auditors each month for Broker dealer regulatory requirements and filings
• Reviewed and approved bi-weekly payroll
• Performed ad hoc analytical request and projects timely 

(Acquired) April 2022- January 2024

The Arena Group Inc.

New York, NY (Remote)

Director, Shared Services

• Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Finance
• Discussed and Reviewed A/P payments weekly with management
• Provided collections and forecasts weekly to management
• Discussed variances and collection efforts with team 
• Provided daily cash positions from multiple banks to management
• Reviewed, approved, and posted sales invoices and credit memos
• Multiple Monthly and Quarterly Close reconciliations 
• Reviewed P&L’s and balance sheets
• Managed and reviewed T&E within Concur
• Analyzed client accounts quarterly to reserve for bad debt
• Worked directly with AP on approved payments, reviewed accuracy on invoices for account coding and appropriate approvals 

December 2012-April 2022

Athlon Sports Communications, Inc.

Nashville, TN (Remote)

VP Corporate Controller

• Managed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, IT, Facilities, HR & Payroll
• Monitored and managed billing, cash applications, credit control, collections, and disputes
• Reviewed Accounts Payable Invoices for appropriate coding and approvals
• Worked one on one with department leaders developing accurate budgets and forecast
• Reconciled over eight bank accounts and provided daily cash positions to upper management
• Managed full cycle month-end responsibilities including reviewing P&L’s, Cash Flow Statements, Aging’s, and Balance Sheet
• Oversaw year-end financial audit working directly with outside third-party auditors
• Assisted with four acquisitions from beginning to closing
• HR: Processed bi-weekly payroll through ADP; New hire onboarding including benefits
• IT: Assisted with approving processes and cost control
• Facilities: Oversaw the Corporate office, lease, risk management and corporate insurance

DeVry University, Graduated 2011, GPA 3.7

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management