Resourceful Accounting professional with 8+ years designing efficient quality control procedures and maintaining sound internal controls. Natural born leader and excellent communicator. Experience working with CPA firms and federal agencies for yearly internal and external audits. Creative problem-solver with strong decision-making skills. Team player who works collaboratively across departments to communicate and implement accounting system strategies. Able to adapt to new situations and sudden changes in workflow. Flexible self-starter who welcomes additional duties and responsibilities. Organized, responsible worker with ability to juggle multiple projects and track record of completing projects in a timely manner.
Skills
Expertise in Great Plains
Expertise in Quickbooks Pro
Expertise in NetSuite
Expertise in Docuphase
Expertise in Smart Connect
Expertise in ADP, Paychex, and UKG
Expertise in Unanet & Oracle Financial
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Expertise in Excel
Expertise in NetBox
Elite V4.3.152
Sage 50(Peachtree)
General ledger accounting
GAAP proficiency
Education
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VAExpected in 05/2013 ā āBachelor of Science:Finance, Economics - GPA:
GPA: 3.2 , GPA: 3.5
NVCCAnnandale, VA, Expected in ā āAccounting Career Studies Certificate:CPA Candidate - GPA:
Aeg Worldwide - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Pittsburgh, PA, 08/XXX0 - Current
Responsible for various aspects of day-to-day accounting operations related to analyzing accounting transactions, preparing and recording month-end journal entries for all facets of the monthly close process
Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and timely completion of deliverables according to the close calendar, including preparation of journal entries in accordance with GAAP, preparation and presentation of account reconciliations, account analysis, and preparation, review, and presentation of stand-alone and consolidated financial statements within the required timeline.
Preparing and completing monthly account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts within closing schedule deadlines and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
Assisting with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages and KPIs for senior management and the Board of Directors.
Assisting with technical accounting research of new accounting pronouncements and propose accounting treatment as it relates to SoundExchange, Inc. Document accounting treatment as applicable.
Assisting with technical accounting tasks related to purchase accounting, impairment, and other areas as assigned.
Supporting external interim and year-end compliance work such as but not limited to financial audit and reviewing audit schedules and reports as listed on PBCs.
Performing administrative functions in the Companyās employee expense reporting system (Concur Online) and assist with training new employees as needed.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of underlying accounting records and accounting systems/applications and reduce time to close.
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the accounting records as applicable in their role, financial reports generated from the Companyās reporting tool, and adhering to the Companyās internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Engaging in various department and company-wide initiatives and complete/lead other ad hoc projects to support management reporting and analysis requirements.
Providing supervision to Staff and General Ledger Accountants.
Assisted HR and Finance team in transitioning from SyncHR to UKG through extensive training and one-on-one support.
Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
Aeg Worldwide - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Richmond, VA, 11/2015 - 07/XXX0
Oversaw implementation of new billing software to ensure seamless integration with current accounting program
Performed full accounting cycle from journal entries and month-end close procedures in accounting department to provide timelier financial reporting
Assisted quarterly financial packets including statements of cash flow, corporate balance sheet, statement of operations and allocation Reports
Reconciled all balance sheet accounts and analyzed their variances on monthly basis
Monitored both accounts payable and accounts receivable on bi weekly basis; identified errors and flaws; recommended corrective actions as necessary
Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations
Full maintenance of company general ledger, chart of accounts and all financial records
Assisted with biweekly payroll and performing payroll reconciliation on Monthly basis
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Managed business licenses in multiple states and assisting in yearly tax and property reports at state and federal level on yearly basis
Managed annual financial audits with working directly with auditors as main contact of company and leading financial audit in timely manner by working closely with company team
Assisted executive management in preparing and editing internal control procedures after evaluating on quarterly basis
Reviewed accounting systems and services for efficacy and productivity; identified potential problem areas; recommended new controls and action items as needed
Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Developed and implemented effective inventory tracking procedures
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
Assisted with hiring, orienting and training of junior accountants and financial analysts
Prepared monthly receivable invoices using calculated complex billing charges in accordance with Governmental Contracts
Reviewed billing data from various sources to ensure that amounts and account numbers are accurate
Processed accounts payable: Issuing Payments To Subcontractors and other payables
Reconciled company's bank, payroll and credit card accounts
Processed Payroll Biweekly (By Unanet and QuickBooks )
Prepared month-end /Biweekly general ledger closing journal entries related to Payroll, Expense and Revenue Accounts
Prepared Yearly Cash Flow Statement and updating daily for budgeting purposes
Assisted and preparing financial reports for GSA and Internal Auditors to clarify accounting and related financial activities
Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts
Prepared 1099 forms for subcontractors and other related vendors
Trained five new employees on accounting principles , payroll and company procedures
Accomplishments
Took over the 3 largest departments of the company and playing the main role in accounting team of accomplishing the 7 day close from 12 day Close.
Improved the reconciliations for the largest accounts to be more transparent and audit-ready with suitable back-ups and comments on the month to month basis
Improved the AP processing workflow to record the AP Accruals (largest accrual entry) on day 3 of close versus Day 8.
Handled and resolved the largest Number of reporting discrepancies in few weeks.
Worked directly with project managers and sub contractors to improve billing procedures on monthly and quarterly basis.
Improved the fixed assets recording and tracking both in purchasing and Account Department.
Created a efficient network for approval process across the company
Improved the accuracy and efficiency of employees reimbursement processing.
Performed tax methods applicable to business revenues and like-kind exchanges.(Sec. 179)
Prepared annual individual, corporate, trust, estate, gift and partnership tax returns.
Improved maintenance of annual business licenses.
Successfully resolved 85% of collections-related issues.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Supervised team of multiple staff members of the different departments to work on a common goal.
Cut total of past due accounts from 35% to 9%.
Maintained a leadership that has resulted in completing annual. financial audits in the most efficient way.
Gained Knowledge of planning techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.
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