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Skills

  • Variance analysis
  • Peachtree proficiency
  • Audit coordination
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Organization
  • Accounting for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Accounting software proficiency (Workday)
  • System equipment
  • Vendor relationship management

Work Experiences

  • Collected, verified, and documented data by reviewing system, method, and system documents.
  • Increased client loyalty and satisfaction with prompt, thorough, and timely resolutions.
  • Prepared detailed expense reports and capital expenditure requests.
  • Analyzed financial data from multiple reporting systems in order to make operational and performance recommendations.
  • Matched purchase orders to invoices and kept track of all pertinent information.
  • Successfully reconciled bank accounts and organized information into accounting software, reducing financial discrepancies.
  • Created profit and loss statements and balance sheets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Entered financial data into the company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, ensuring that all accounts were accurate and up to date.
  • Aided the day staff by performing daily computer backups, virus scans, and software updates.
  • Processed payroll for 13 employees, including commissions, taxes, paid time off, and healthcare benefits each 18 months.

Summaries

  • Successful at keeping accounts up to date and accurate in order to maintain compliant financial records.
  • Professional who is well-organized, diligent, and focused.
  • Trained in procedure financial tasks, quick to pick up new information, and extremely professional.
  • Trained in the use of Power BI.
  • With a commitment to efficiency, accuracy, and modernization, knowledgeable about Asana.
  • Expert at strategic planning.
  • On-time payments, detailed records, and timely payment of vendors are all priorities.
  • Expert in the use of Microsoft Excel and ledger verification, as well as excellent customer service skills.
  • Experienced accounting support professional with a track record of managing both routine and complex accounting needs.
  • With 13 years of experience working with system accounts, Precise Accounts Payable Specialist.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated on the roll-out of IFRS compliance standards, reducing transitioning fees and avoiding fines through meticulous planning.
  • Streamlined the account reconciliation process for initiative, achieving a 19% reduction in time required for month-end close.
  • Initiated financial audits of human resources, reducing audit deficiencies by 56% and improving data accuracy.
  • Directed quarterly compliance reviews and ensured all financial reporting adhered to local, state, and federal regulations, avoiding potential fines.
  • Automated financial reporting using Workday, increasing month-end reporting efficiency by 56%.
  • Managed and optimized the company’s payroll tax return submissions across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Directed a month-end closing review that reduced closing timelines from 18 months to system, improving reporting efficiency.
  • Implemented a standardized reconciliation framework across the company, minimizing discrepancies and improving accuracy by 28%.
  • Regularly communicated with external auditors and banking institutions to ensure smooth audit processes and reconciliations.

Affiliations

  • Rotary International
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Lions Club
  • National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified - Financial Training
  • Project Management Institute

Certifications

  • Certified IT Financial Management (CITFM)
  • International Taxation Certification (by Cedar Works)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Advanced Excel for Analytics Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Salesforce
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Certification

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