accountant resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional offering 16+ years in a variety of environments. Creating and examining accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven record analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Skills
Effective and Professional Communication
Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
Financial Reporting
Discrepancy Reconciliation
Journal Entry Preparation
GAAP Accounting Practices
Data Analysis
Problem Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
ERP Software
Work History
Staff Accountant, 04/2022 - Current Autozone, Inc. – Kentwood, MI, Bridgehampton, NY
Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Sage financial management system.
Used advanced Excel skills to capture financial data for month-to-month, year-to-year actual, budget and forecast comparisons.
Responded to participant requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
Processed claims for reimbursement of eligible expenses according to IRS guidelines.
Educated participants on various available Flexible Spending Arrangements including advantages and limitations of each.
Aided participants regarding issues with purchases made using plan issued debit card and required documentation.
Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 3 Top Performer Awards in 12 month period.
Business Analyst, 02/2012 - 12/2016 All Day Kitchens – Chicago, IL,
Assessed business needs and problem areas to create focused solutions.
Elicited and documented requirements tested and managed implementation of corporate system enhancements.
Identified data error that caused $22 million reporting error, determined corrective action, informed programmers of changes, and advised management on resulting past and future business impacts.
Took ownership and defined Data Mart requirements, developed scripts needed for ETL process, tested process, managed implementation and problem solved production issues for Special Purpose Vehicle reporting.
Coordinated data migration and consolidation to new Point of Sale system, tracing source data to tables, validating accuracy within table and user interface.
Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance.
Developed flowcharts and diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
Accounting Manager, 07/2006 - 01/2012 Company Name – City, State,
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, payroll, and commissions processing.
Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
Managed 2 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
Drove implementation of integrated policy management, agency, commissions, payroll and accounting software to automate office operations.
Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Finance, Expected in 05/1987 - Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN GPA: Status -
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School Attended
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis