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10+ years of experience
Set-up 1,000+ fixed assets on new accounting computer software that resulted in a successful conversion.
- Completed research and implemented a cash conversion for six branches and ten ATMs that saved $24,000 a year in expenses.
- Developed procedures for new accounting conversion software that was used by other departments to streamline general ledger reconciliations and saved 10 hours a week in staff hours.
- Formatted new laser checks for accounts payable system that saved $12,000 in expenses per year.
- Assisted in setting up new budget variance reports for reporting to Managers and Board of Directors.
- Assisted with external and internal audit process and provided all necessary worksheets/data to minimize billable hours.
- Streamlined accounting processes to reduce work paper and document requirements.
- Performed month-end/year-end close, financial statement preparation and budget variances. Assisted management to resolve variances.
6-10 years of experience
Initiated and completed an Excel project which ultimately assisted with marketing for and acquiring new clients around the world; Increased our clientele by 5% within 3 months.
- Trained and supervised junior accountants to comply with procedures.
- Maintained the firm's American Express (AmEx) Account, which included 100 plus members and applied all monthly charges to the accurate general ledger account.
- Prepared and assisted with general ledger (journal entries) analysis and analyzed and assisted with month and year-end reports.
- Prepared, maintained and sent out the quarterly required Economic Analysis of Foreign Services and Intangible Assets (BE-125) from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
- Reviewed and assisted with monthly bank reconciliations.
0-5 years of experience
Perform diversified duties in maintaining and providing accurate and timely financial statements for one of the world's leading staffing companies. Reconcile complex bank statements. Conduct balance sheet flux and reconcile balance sheet accounts in a shared service center with $1B in revenues.
- Redesigned and implemented more effective and timely procedures for reconciling complex bank reconciliations.
- Automated preparation of Worker's Compensation monthly accrual, reducing preparation time by 5 hours per month.
- Organized the Abandoned Property to ensure filing in a timely manner.
- Improved process for pension audit.
0-5 years of experience
Restructured the format of several critical and complicated Balance Sheet account reconciliations which in turn decreased the likelihood of errors as well as the time to complete the reconciliations
- Completed entire month end close process (prepared and analyzed monthly journal entries as well as the Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Trial Balance financial statements and Earnings Per Share calculations according to FAS 128 guidelines)
- Completed account reconciliations and analysis of critical Balance Sheet accounts
- Prepared and filed all external SEC reports (SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and Forms 3, 4, and 5)
- Ensured all equity awards including stock options, restricted stock units, and deferred stock awards were issued and accounted for correctly and accurately according to FAS 123R guidelines
- Worked closely with internal audit ensuring Sarbanes Oxley compliance as well as with external auditors during quarterly reviews as well as the annual integrated audit
- Assigned projects as requested
0-5 years of experience
Enlisted to compile and examine financial information to facilitate month, quarter, and annual close. Prepared SEC filings for 10K and 10Q and conducted technical accounting research. Led variance analysis and forecasting activities for complex store pre-opening process encompassing $3M in expenses and monthly operating costs totaling $50M. Established formal account reconciliation processes in accordance with SOX requirements for internal controls. Participated in internal/external audits and provided in-depth competitor evaluation.
- Spearheaded automation of SG&A leverage reports, reducing time needed for closing procedures by 75%.
- Extended capitalization period during pre-opening process, resulting in $100K+ capitalized interest.
- Reengineered store operating profit reporting to provide constructive monitoring tool, identifying multiple areas with opportunity for growth.
- Isolated gross margin allocation errors and corrected misleading report by 300 basis points.
- Reviewed 2010 IT capital projects and supplied constructive cost/benefit analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for management of $1.5 million in accounts
- Managed month end closing cycle and performed variance analysis of accounts
- Retrieved over $10,000 in past due receivables in less than two months
- Reconciled all bank activity for the 2008-2009 calendar years to clear variance of over $300,000
- Created a company portal, including 300+ project documentation, organized vendor and client files
0-5 years of experience
Promoted to Senior Accountant (11/2005); Received Wellpoint Impact Award (8/2008)
- Prepared journal entries, reconciliations and trend analyses as required for monthly close
- Managed and ensured accuracy of revenue, receivable and expense accrual accounts
- Interacted with various departments to review & validate financial information
- Assisted with successful migration of the balance sheet from Oracle to Peoplesoft
- Cross trained & assisted with the cash disbursement responsibilities
- Engaged with internal audit team to complete documentation regarding SOX compliance
0-5 years of experience
Design and develop cable-free land seismic acquisition systems-Division of Aspect Energy
- Assisted with the monthly/quarterly financial statements, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, A/R and A/P.
- Provided timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
- Reconciled and invoiced US and International subsidiaries.
- Prepared sales/use tax returns for city and state.
- Worked with external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests.
- Lead and managed two accountants (AP/AR), including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for full cycle financial accounting, inclusive of accounts receivable, accounts payable and preparation of biweekly payroll in ADP
- Prepared monthly account reports and reconciliation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and government contracting requirements
- Created invoices and provide status reports to staff and government clients
- Assisted with year-end closing procedures, in addition to 1099 preparation
- Streamlined current procedures and, develop and implement control systems
- Supported Vice President with special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Prepared month-end journal entries and analysis of fluctuations in expenses, accruals and prepaids.
- Provided financial statement reporting guidance and support to the District Managers.
- Assisted in the preparation of account schedules as required by outside auditors.
- Analyzed and prepared reconciliation schedules for balance sheets accounts, including accounts receivable and bad debt reserves.
- Reviewed real estate department's requests for payment of rents, CAM, and taxes for approximately 300 dental clinics.
- Reviewed and analyzed calculation of dentist's salaries
0-5 years of experience
Generated and analyzed weekly labor reports, payroll and statistical summaries, and other payroll related data to support Supply Chain Finance and Financial Analysis& Reporting departments during month-end and year-end close
- Made recommendations to 3 Financial Analysts monthly regarding labor expenses to meet budget requirements for Selling, General and Administrative expenses
- Prepared and analyzed data monthly for departmental expenses for 14 individual plants across the US to compare to budget and to ensure accuracy of data when posting journal entries to General Ledger
- Prepared and maintained monthly balance sheet reconciliations (Accrued Salaries, Accrued Payroll Taxes, Cash)
- Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for Finance review
- Formulated and prepared monthly accruals for all Selling, General and Administrative expenses
- Performed audit procedures (SOX) that ensured compliance with proper accounting controls and procedures
- Partnered weekly with key members from Human Resources, Supply Chain Finance, Financial Reporting & Analysis and General Ledger Accounting to discuss impacts of payroll expenses to P&L
0-5 years of experience
Liaison with the international offices to coordinate monthly payroll, expense reimbursement, bank reconciliations and year end audits.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts for month end for all divisions.
- Analyzed the monthly variances for budget vs. actual based on a departmental category level.
- Prepared financial statements monthly, quarterly and annually with variance notes to internal stakeholders.
- Participated in the Oracle System conversion and consulted on changes for SOX compliance testing that resulted due the conversion.
- Handled the indirect supervision of accounting staff.
- Participated in year-end audit. Created a financial check list to ensure all required items are available during the annual audit.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw, maintained and reconciled all general ledger accounts of 3 subsidiaries
- Prepared quarterly reports for parent company
- Prepared regulatory reports (e.g. Call Report)
- Accrued and forecasted revenue for Asset Under Management
- Analyzed and adjusted uncollectible accounts on a monthly basis
- Assisted with interim and annual internal and external audits
- Prepared monthly G/L certifications for the bank
- Performed due from banks reconciliations on a daily/monthly basis
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the daily accounting operations of 6 different business units within the company
- Responsible for all aspects of A/R (totaling over $25 million) including billing, collections, and credit card processing
- Reconciled and Analyzed Balance Sheet accounts (Bad Debt Reserve, Prepaids, Deferred Revenue, etc.) for month-end close
- Responsible for maintenance and set up of over 20 Treasury accounts including monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepared monthly financials
- Prepared financial analytical reports as needed by the Controller using Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Charts, etc.)
- Assisted in quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets
- Oversaw the A/R, Revenue, and Cash portion of the yearly Financial Audit
0-5 years of experience
Processed and analyzed all accounting activities associated with Frontier's End User Revenue
- Prepared monthly PARS, DPI billing, monthly journal entries, monthly and quarterly revenue analysis and balance sheet analysis, monthly bad debt, allowance schedules
- Reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and necessary journal entries
- Prepared daily journal entries and reallocations between inter-companies
- Approved daily S&E and ensured coding to correct balance sheet and P&L accounts
- Assisted Supervisor in completion of quarterly PBC schedules for auditors
0-5 years of experience
Transitioned all Fixed Assets into GP, created new controls and spreadsheet templates
- Responsible for revenue recognition, COGS calculation and month-end close
- Reconciled 80% of all balance sheet accounts for 6 offices in preparation for Annual Audit
- Reconciled 100% of Bank Accounts for 6 offices
- Reconciled Pre-paid balances monthly
- Refined A/R process, created new Aging templates and streamlined the process with the Office Managers in order to have a clean A/R balance and Bad Debt Accrual
- Accounts Payable approval
6-10 years of experience
Planned approximately $250 million annual budget and updated monthly forecast; generated and reviewed monthly financial statements and performed variance analysis for senior management
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations for inventory, prepaid, intercompany accounts at monthly closing; assisted in ADP payroll as needed
- Reviewed AP vouchers to ensure the accuracy of invoice payment, sales tax calculation and etc; assisted in reviewing journal vouchers and reconciliations
- Maintained general ledger chart of accounts and allocation entries
- Interfaced with internal and external auditors in completion of annual and quarterly audit
- Maintained and ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act internal control requirements
- Assisted VP of Finance and other senior executives with ad-hoc financial analysis
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for various general accounting duties including accounts receivable, banking, check requests and special projects as needed
- Processed monthly airport tax returns, branch personal property returns, and business license returns
- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules and researched and corrected discrepancies explaining monthly differences in account analysis
- Performed month-end and quarter-end closing activities, account reconciliations and accruals
- Performed monthly bank reconciliation for all disbursements
- Performed branch financial and fixed asset audits
- Assisted over 30 branch locations daily with ticket adjustments, cash box reconciliation, and various accounting inquiries
0-5 years of experience
- Managed the MidAtlantic Division monthly prepaid rent and lease payment schedules
- Performed financial analysis of monthly revenue and expense variances
- Responsible for preparing internal financial statements and schedules for management
- Assisted with quarterly and Sarbanes-Oxley audit requests for PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Recorded and posted $30M in monthly close journal entries
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