Professional SummaryI have a proven ability to establish high levels of credibility and positive rapport with partners, senior administrative staff, and clientele while maintaining a highly proficient level in in data collection and analysis for tax preparation and program audits. I am able to combine working knowledge of audit program details to provide assurance of the financial statements. I seek opportunities that involve accounting and financial analysis positions that allow me to efficiently and effectively use my skills learned from public accounting. SkillsFiscal budgeting knowledgeCash flow analysisERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwareAccount reconciliation specialistBudget analysisSelf-motivated professionalAccount reconciliation specialist Work History08 2012to2014Staff AccountantWest Liberty Foods West Liberty,,Efficiently and accurately completed audits, reviews, and other attestation services for a wide variety of clients in the government contracting industry, construction industry, and real estate industry Utilized great attention to detail in order to prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns on a state and federal level Worked NADART, the financial services center of NADA, 401(k) audits for employee benefit plan audits Performed the testing on major business areas such as cash disbursements, cash receipts, and payroll Utilized high levels of adaptability in order to compile and prepare financial statements for a wide variety of clients Performed analytical procedures on the major areas of the financial statements.Performed cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and investment reconciliations on large multi-billion and multi-million dollar clients Performed internal control testing to ensure that the proper safeguards were in place to detect and prevent material misstatements that could affect the financial statements Managed inexperienced staff on several preliminary field work audit engagements Performed analytics on the contract schedules including but not limited to over under billings, gross profit, revenue to date, and percent of complete analysis for several large construction companies such as Clark Construction Group and Shirley Contracting Company Analyzed the cost that that were charged to a variety of small and large contracts (direct vs.indirect and non-payroll vs.payroll) Researched and completed several projects on analyzing key financial indexes affecting the construction industry and provided those results to management for blog articles Staff accountant in charge of the configuration and implementation of the Amelio Software System Responsible to ensure that its application in the Construction Industry Services Group was efficient and ready for use during busy season Provided efficient, excellent service while adhering to strict timelines and budget demands.Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.06 2011toCurrentAssistant Swim Team CoachYmca Twin Cities Maplewood,,Selected out of a competitive group of coaches to assist with the coordination and management of the swim team.Responsible for the safety of over 100 swimmers ages 5 to 18.Coordinated swim practices, swim clinics, private lessons, and swim meet events.Communicated with parents about swim team events and various activities.09 2009toCurrentAssistantPuff Co Los Angeles,,Assisted parents and students locate the materials needed for their selected courses.Ordered books and supplies that were needed for classes with special requirements.06 2005to2011Acting Pool Operator and Head LifeguardBonaventure Realty Group, LLC City,,Managed multiple facilities and their operations including a variety of aquatic assets such as filtration and pool pump systems.Successfully created effective and efficient pool schedules for employees at multiple sites.Trained employees to correctly operate aquatic systems and maintain correct chemical levels. EducationExpected in2012totoBachelor of Science Accounting and Information SystemsVirginia Tech-Blacksburg,VAGPA Accounting and Information Systems Skillsaccounting, accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADP, attention to detail, billings, budget, competitive, contracts, clients, financial, financial statements, government, gross profit, materials, Microsoft Office Suite, payroll, reading, real estate, safety, Sage, tax, articles  SEP  My client is seeking a Staff Accountant to come in and join their rapidly growing team. This individual will gain great exposure to each facet of the Accounting cycle within a top-tier Hedge Fund. Client DetailsMy client is a sophisticated Hedge Fund located in Old Greenwich, CT. DescriptionManage financial operations of all US multi-state officesAnalyze and process accounts payable and all other financial activityAssist with completion of global consolidated auditAnalyze company ledger accounts actual to budget, month over month, and annual trendsBecome a knowledge center for all US financial activity and expense policiesAssist with project management activities, including development and maintenance of project schedules, tracking and mitigating risks, and communicating project status and quality targetsMaintain documentation, assist in efficiency initiatives for new business processes, construct workflow charts and diagramsProfileBachelor s degree in Accounting or FinanceAdvanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process4 years of relevant experience, including auditsAble to manage multiple activities simultaneouslyPrior exposure in a multinational workforce culture is a plusKnowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource system is a plusJob OfferCore Benefits Fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, flexible spending account, 401k, full paid parental leave, generous PTO with unlimited sick daysPerks Employee discounts for gym memberships, wellness activities etc., healthy snacks, casual dress codeTraining learning and development courses, speakers, team-building off-siteEmployee resource groups MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.