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Skills

  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • General ledger management
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Intuit QuickBooks specialist
  • Business operations
  • Accrual accounting for large transactions

Work Experiences

  • Completed 17 successful year-end audits.
  • Achieved zero regulatory findings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams.
  • Assisted in executing internal control procedures.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to accurately calculate payroll deductions and processed payroll to meet predetermined deadlines.
  • Compiled general ledger entries with 100% accuracy on a tight deadline.
  • Monthly expense variances and explanations were collected and reported.
  • Collaborated with the treasury department to monitor and optimize bank relationships, ensuring best practices for cash management.
  • Analyzed monthly budget variance reports.
  • Assisted external auditors with year-end audits.

Summaries

  • Achieved zero regulatory or fiscal discrepancies.
  • With 7 years of experience, I'm a focused Account Specialist.
  • Proficient at gAAP, ledger updates, and report writing.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • SAP and Jira are two of my strongest skills.
  • Achieved 100% accuracy in reconciliations.
  • Advanced knowledge of procedure and metric specifications.
  • General Accountant with over 18 years of experience managing accounting systems for category organizations.
  • Within Accounting and Finance, senior General Accountant and outstanding performer in risk assessment and data analysis.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

Accomplishments

  • Managed cash collections forecasts, which improved cash flow predictability and minimized risk of liquidity shortages by 56%.
  • Collaborated with IT to roll out accounting software optimization, leading to a 63% decrease in processing times for month-end reporting.
  • Mentored junior and mid-level accounting staff, improving overall team productivity by 80% and reducing error rates.
  • Implemented automation in payroll processes, reducing manual efforts by 39% and improving turnaround time by 6 months.
  • Led payroll accounting for 6 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing, as well as monthly salary account reconciliations.
  • Reduced aged receivables by 26% through implementing a structured, automated collections process.
  • Documented and resolved system which led to method.
  • Streamlined the fixed asset reconciliation process, decreasing reconciliation time by 5 days and improving reporting accuracy.
  • Analyzed and corrected variances in financial statements, improving accuracy and preventing reporting delays for 2019 filings.
  • Integrated and monitored automated financial reporting tools, minimizing errors and creating more efficient financial workflows.

Affiliations

  • National Society of Accountants (NSA)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification
  • Jaycees
  • Financial Planning Association (FPA)
  • Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
  • National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  • Society of Women Engineers

Certifications

  • Xero Advisor Certification
  • Certified Bookkeeper (CB) by AIPB
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certification
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Regulatory Compliance and Ethics Professional (RCEP)
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

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