Detail-driven Corporate Accountant eager to contribute fiscal administration expertise as well as strong technical acumen toward supporting a dynamic company in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Experience spans industries such as computer technology, consumer products, education, non-profit, and food service distribution.

         Proficient in performing full spectrum of accounting functions encompassing A/P, A/R, internal controls, general ledger, billing/collections, financial reporting/statements, reconciliations, taxes, and payroll.  

         Deploy impressive business instinct to identify and implement solutions for process improvements and profit enhancements.

         Excel in supporting and conducting audits, coordinating taxation activities, steering compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements, and cooperating with IT in implementing major accounting system conversions and upgrades.

         Adept at performing complex financial analysis to support short-term and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets. 

         Display a collaborative work ethic, strong communication skills, and a superior level of adaptability, initiative and self-management.

         Plan, analyze, define and implement policies, strategies and procedures to optimize quality standards, company reputation, fiscal results, and productivity.

 

 

Cinder Block, Inc., 2005 to Present

Accounts Payable Manager                  (2007 to Present)

Financial Reporting Supervisor            (2005 to 2006)

         Spearhead accounts payable operations inclusive of month-end close, journal entries, daily audit, coding, and posting of invoices to financial system.

         Navigate approval process to support production of 150+ weekly checks and wire payments valued at $100K or more.

         Partner with Controller and executive management in determining weekly cash requirement and analyzing vendor payments and credit terms.

         Demonstrate exemplary organizational strengths in directing financial department activities encompassing expense reporting, budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, sales/use tax, and 1099 reporting.

         Accurately reconcile fixed asset ledger and adjust journal entries for accumulated depreciation.

         Played an integral role in performing comprehensive accounting system conversation by mapping chart of accounts and setting up general ledger accounts.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Design within Reach, 2001 to 2007

Operations Accounting Manager          (2006 to 2007)

Accounts Payable Manager                  (2001 to 2005)

         Applied outstanding leadership talents toward managing, motivating and mentoring team of eight A/P and A/R employees.

         Consistently adhered to stringent deadlines in performing full cycle accounts payable involving high volume domestic and international vendors and spanning 100+ locations.

         Meticulously reconciled balance sheet and income statement accounts in support of internal and external audit requests and held responsibility for overseeing online banking functions.

         Increased daily departmental efficiency by streamlining A/P processes and procedures.

         Contributed to implementation of new accounting systems and configuration to proper general ledger accounts.

         Exercised a sharp eye for accuracy in overseeing preparations for monthly and quarterly SOX compliance audits.

         Resourcefully instituted record and filing system of A/P vendor files records including purchase orders and invoices for rapid retrieval or review by department managers.

         Diligently monitored budget transactions to maximize cost control.

 

Best Value Vaca Valley Inn, 2001 to 2005

Night Auditor

         Proficiently posted daily room rates and taxes to guest ledger accounts, processed credit card and cash payment transactions, performed accounting data entry and reconciliations, and validated receipts and vouchers using computerized or manual systems.

         Exercised sharp interpersonal and communication skills to efficiently register arriving guests and assign rooms, respond to inquiries regarding hotel services, and resolve guest complaints.

 

Valley Media, Inc., 1998 to 1999

Accounting Technician II

         Leveraged significant financial acumen to process invoices, reconcile payments, and prepare analysis of accounts.

         Prepared A/P checks, wire transfers and ACH payments, and generated monthly reports.

         Cultivated and maintained effective vendor relationships.

 

 

AS400; MultiView (Oracle-based); QuickBooks Pro; Oracle; UNIX; Crystal Reports; Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook); Discoverer; EDI; MCOMS; IMARC; Adobe Acrobat; Lotus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a corporate accounting capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to you a solid background in directing and performing full-scope accounting operations, exemplary expertise in financial statement preparation and reporting, and outstanding talents in streamlining and enhancing accounting procedures and financial management processes. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished organizational, planning, forecasting, and prioritization skills which are essential in financial management.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, prudence, integrity, and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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