JAMEKA BENSON
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated financial operations professional with a strong background in corporate accounting and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor accounting staff, oversee audit processes, and implement workflow enhancements. Focused on delivering operational excellence and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor (AP/AR)
Planned Administrators, Inc.
Columbia
01.2021 - Current
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable service functions, ensuring timely processing, issue resolution, and adherence to internal SLAs.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating cross-functional deliverables to meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, driving accountability, productivity, and performance improvement.
- Monitor key performance metrics and implement workflow enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce processing errors.
- Review contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with ASC 606 standards.
- Strengthen internal controls and standard operating procedures to mitigate risk and improve service consistency.
- Partner with auditors and executive leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Identify and implement process automation initiatives to enhance service quality and operational scalability.
- Lead end-to-end financial service operations supporting healthcare and insurance clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery of financial processes.
- Key Impact: Improved reconciliation accuracy and reduced reporting discrepancies through enhanced quality control procedures and workflow redesign.
Accountant III
Planned Administrators, Inc.
Columbia
04.2012 - 01.2021
- Executed recurring and non-recurring journal entries supporting timely financial close cycles.
- Performed GL and bank reconciliations for accounts averaging $9M in monthly balances.
- Conducted variance and flux analysis, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to ensure financial integrity.
- Maintained accrual, prepaid, and fixed asset schedules to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with AP teams to streamline transaction classification and improve reconciliation accuracy.
- Supported internal reporting packages and state surcharge reporting requirements.
- Supported high-volume financial operations, driving process improvements that enhanced service reliability and reporting accuracy.
Auditor III
SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
11.2007 - 04.2012
- Conducted compliance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
- Evaluated operational and financial internal controls to identify risk exposure.
- Delivered audit findings and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
Accountant I / Accounting Technician
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
- Managed general ledger reconciliations and high-volume billing transactions.
- Supported financial reporting and operational accounting functions.
- Ensured accuracy and compliance within healthcare financial operations.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Columbia College
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Financial Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- GAAP Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Audit & Compliance Support
- ERP Systems (Sage 100)
- Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor (AP/AR)
Planned Administrators, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Accountant III
Planned Administrators, Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2021
Auditor III
SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
11.2007 - 04.2012
Accountant I / Accounting Technician
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Columbia College