experienced senior accountant resume example with 20+ years of experience
Inquisitive, well-rounded Accountant with more than 25 years of experience in multiple environments, including governmental.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and best practices, including an understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board (GAASB).
Meticulous team player and results-oriented, proficient in financial analysis, reporting, with expertise in account reconciliations, cash management, and company record maintenance.
Successful at administering payroll and handling any other accounting function in focused and exacting manner. Consistent in accurately tracking expenses, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits.
- Financial statement analysis
- Understanding of IFRS
- General ledger accounting
- GAAP Accounting
- Data analysis and research
- Account reconciliation expert
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Process improvement
- Accounting Policies & Procedures
Enrolled Agent - Federally licensed by the IRS to practice as a tax professional.
Certified Bookkeeper by American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Manchester, NH, 07/2011 - Current
- Represented clients in interaction with tax authorities and provided knowledgeable litigation support to resolve financial issues.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Aided other departments in identification and resolution of tax-related issues.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Established complete accounting structures, processes and controls to meet business requirements.
- Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Completed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
New Orleans, LA, 01/2007 - 12/2009
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations for 13 branches and generated consolidated reports.
- Utilized Hyperion and Laser Vault to compile data gathered from various sources and to provide reports to Headquarters in Germany.
- Preparation of corporate financial reporting through different platforms
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Administered additions, and performed maintenance and reporting of all corporate fixed assets.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Reviewed and discussed financial reports with the regional controller at the end of the month.
- Maintained accurate accounts on cash, prepaid credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Worked with leadership to prepare operating budgets and facilitate financial planning.
- Coordinated and completed month-end closing processes within deadlines.
College Station, TX, 01/2003 - 12/2005
Monitored and tracked capital expenditures to keep business on track with financial targets.
Streamlined financial efficiencies by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting.
Maintained various subsidiary ledgers, system applications, and spreadsheets; and reconciled to the general ledger balances for all city funds.
City, STATE, 08/1998 - 08/2003
ā¢ Responsible for the full accounting cycle of 3 divisions, including coding energy wholesale invoices, preparing journal entries, verifying accuracy against the general ledger, and performing inter-company account analysis.
ā¢Review of financial statements monthly, analyzing transactions, and preparing accounting schedules or corrections as needed, as well as performing monthly end-closing and reports.
ā¢Reconciliation of all payroll related accounts.
ā¢Maintainance of new and disposal of capital expenditures.
ā¢Assistance of budget preparation and inputting of the information in the system.
Inventory Analyst [1998- 1999 ]
ā¢ Responsible for posting daily oil trucking transactions in the system and monitoring the balances against control ledger and posted transactions for
ā¢Promoted to Staff Accountant after six months in the job.
- Member, Institute of Management Consultants (2019 - present)
- Member, National Association of Tax Professionals (2010 - present)
- Member, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (2012-present)
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School Attended
- Universidad Technologica De Santiago
- Concordia University
Job Titles Held:
- Experienced Senior Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Staff Accountant
- Staff Accountant
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- MBA
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