Staff Accountant Resume Example United States Postal Services

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Professional Summary

Goal-focused Staff Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management . I have accrued over ten years of experience handling the finances for private and Public Accounting locations, including payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments.

Skills

Accounting
Monthly Account Reconciliation
General Ledger
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close Processes
Accounts Receivable

Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
Budgeting & Variance Analysis
Income Statements
Forecasting & Budgeting
Internal / External Audits

Work History

Staff Accountant08/2015 to Current
United States Postal Services, Arlington, Va, VA

Prepare monthly invoices, collect overdue bills and make follow-up calls.
Ensures that all supporting documents are attached for verification and audit purposes.
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
Reduce liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.
Collects and arrange financial information and entered details into QuickBooks financial management system.
Execute financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
Create journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes.
Tracked benefit liability accounts and vacation balances to correct existing deficiencies.
Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
Approved pre-posted accounts payable general ledger coding and tracked deposits for contract compliance.
Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual 1095 forms.
Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes.
Completed end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.
Supported human resources by preparing payroll checks and employee liability balances.
Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.

Insurance Producer06/2010 to 07/2015
Primerica Financial Services, Herndon, Va, VA

Provided detailed information about company insurance products
Adhered to all regulations for insurance sales
Met with prospective clients to discuss needs
Worked in high-volume, competitive sales environment
Set up policies and completed all documentation
Provided information in promotion of insurance packages, including features, policies and relative advantages
Responded to customer calls within less than and hour to swiftly resolve issues and answer questions
Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation
Approached potential clients by using direct marketing techniques, including mailings and phone contacts
Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals
Scheduled fact-finding appointments and consultations to determine client needs and overall financial situations
Met with over 20 clients per week to discuss needs

Assistant Accountant01/2005 to 07/2009
German Technical Corporation (GTZ), Freetown, Sierra Leone

Audited Implementing partners and ensures that projects are completed in adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls
Monitored budget management systems, transfer funds between budgets and update filing records accordingly
Enforced compliance with internal control system while continuously monitor critical areas of financial control
Monitored four different projects in Euro and Dollars
Evaluated employee and vendor expense reports and verified accuracy
Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate efficient processing
Maintained accurate and complete documentation for all financial department procedures
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
Processed payroll for approximately 500 total employees
Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry
Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using [Sage 50 Software] and processed payroll to meet preset requirements
Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts
Processed payroll for approximately 500 total employees
Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification

Education

Masters: : Accounting, Expected in 01/2022

Colorado State University - Pueblo - Pueblo, CO

Coursework in Advance Accounting, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Public Accounting, and Taxation

Bachelor of Science: : Accounting and Finance, 05/2016

Strayer University - Washington, DC

Gained knowledge in core business transactions as well as understanding concepts in dealing with Small Business Accounting, Business Acquisitions Accounting, Leasing, Taxation, and Financing.

Associate of Applied Science: : Business Administration And Management, 05/2014

Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, VA

Graduated cum laude

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

United States Postal Services
Primerica Financial Services
German Technical Corporation (GTZ)

School Attended

Colorado State University - Pueblo
Strayer University
Northern Virginia Community College

Job Titles Held:

Staff Accountant
Insurance Producer
Assistant Accountant

Degrees

Masters : Accounting , Expected in 01/2022
Bachelor of Science : Accounting and Finance , 05/2016
Associate of Applied Science : Business Administration And Management , 05/2014

Staff Accountant Resume Example

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