senior accountant resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Flexible CPA who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technology. Adept at budget forecasting, month-end, year-end close, and financial reporting.
Highlights
Analytical reasoning
Complex Problem Solving
Effective Time Management
Superior Research Skills
Strong Organizational Skills
Financial statement analysis
Compliance testing knowledge
Analytical reasoning
Accomplishments
Achieved over 60% reduction in time spent performing month end close by establishing materiality thresholds, automating calculation of accruals, and streamlining processes
Streamlined quarterly accrual process which resulted in 50% decrease in time spent on these tasks.
Currently studying for CIA examination
Experience
Senior Accountant, 09/2011 to Current Cinc Systems – Tampa, FL,
Performed financial reporting and analysis.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 50% by streamlining calculations and creating uniform documents for primary expense accruals.
Reduced entry input time by 75% and decreased errors by 90%.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in balance sheet accounts while under tight deadlines.
Financial/Plant Accountant, 03/2010 to 08/2011 Cinc Systems – Denver, CO,
Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests.
Thoroughly reviewed financial statements for unresolved discrepancies.
Coordinated fixed asset additions and retirements.
Identified and developed procedures for the purchase and later sale of older vehicles under operating lease providing company with an overall net decrease of $500k in expenses.
Senior Accountant, 05/2008 to 01/2010 Amedisys Inc. – Kingsport, TN,
Investigated and resolved material discrepancies in monthly balance sheet reconciliations while under tight deadlines.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 30% by implementing a summarized and uniform contract review process.
Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.
Prepared, analyzed, and presented monthly financial statement package to management under tight deadlines.
Implemented contract review process to insure FIN 46 and overall GAAP compliance as part of revenue recognition process.
Implemented process of analyzing inventory transactions as a means of evaluating sales and waste trends to drive down costs and increase overall profitability.
Financial Analyst/Senior Accountant, 08/2005 to 05/2008 Pentair, Inc. – Sioux Falls, SD,
Performed VSOE analysis supporting software revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
Analyzed costs and revenues as part of annual budget preparation.
Thoroughly reviewed business unit level income statements and balance sheet reconciliations to correct any discrepancies.
Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 70% by restructuring close processes.
Performed quarterly sox compliance testing and reporting.
Accountant, 08/2004 to 07/2005 Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems – City, STATE,
Analyzed budget variances for use in monthly narrative
Reconciled balance sheet account
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in balance sheet accounts
Researched budget to actual variances to ensure that all material findings are resolved during month-end and year-end close.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests.
Created and maintained depreciation schedules for both tax and book.
Prepared department level budgets
Staff Accountant, 10/2002 to 08/2004 St. Christopher's Hospital For Children – City, STATE,
Recorded and calculated month-end close accruals
Performed balance sheet reconciliations.
Recorded all sales and use tax entries,
Prepared Departmental level budgets.
Performed internal audit and implemented policies that captured 60% of leaked parking garage revenue.
Established payment guidelines and practices in regards to student tuition payments within the radiology school based on federal guidelines.
Performed reconciliation of cash clearing account, which was previously left unreconciled for the past few years with an accumulated balance of over $100,000.00.
Education
BBA: Accounting, Expected in May 2002 to Temple University - Phila., PA GPA:
Skills
Very proficient with most excel functions such as VLOOKUPS, Pivot tables, Macros, and MATCH functions for example.
Experience using Peoplesoft, Lawson, Microsoft AX, Quickbooks, and Oracle
Experience in accounting software implementation and testing
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