SummaryHardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and employee development. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. SkillsExperience with software programs including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ExcelAbility to lead and motivate other team members to achieve goalsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGeneral Ledger UpdatesMonthly and Annual Journal EntriesInventory VerificationVerbal and Written CommunicationCash AnalysisProblem-SolvingAccounting Policy and ControlInventory AssessmentAccount ReconciliationReport PreparationAccounts PayableProcessing Checks and InvoicesFinancial ReportingCritical Thinking and AnalysisFinancial StatementsFixed Assets ManagementJournal Entry Preparation Experience07 2021toCurrentSenior AccountantOcean Spray Chatsworth,NJ,Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.Prepared company s financial reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.Reorganized systems in the accounting department to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout organization.Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.Created training materials, schedules and presentations for new accounting employees.Evaluated individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training.04 2019to07 2021AccountantBridgestone Corporation Antioch,TN,Compiled, coded and submitted invoices to accounting for payment.Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.Monitored customer account details to minimize or rectify non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system.Assisted in streamlining accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.Examined financial statements and income statements to review company s financial performance.Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Conducted forecasting and risk analysis assessments to maintain financial stability.Developed reports for areas such as per-job and per-area margins, periodic variances and break-even points.Tracked and monitored inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.01 2017to10 2018Sales Tax AuditorCity Of Peoria Peoria,IL,Conducted independent field audits and investigations of sales tax returns to verify information provided.Independently conducted and completed audit work in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Procedures and Division requirements.Determined scope of audit to develop testing of internal controls and reconciliations.Observed, compared, and reviewed financial records to ensure compliance with State of Texas sales tax laws.Determined additional tax liabilities from taxpayer records or other available information ability to effectively estimate liabilities when records were unavailable.Examined accounting systems and records to determine appropriateness of methods and controls.Educated taxpayers in computing and reporting taxes due by researching and explaining requirements, rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance to State of Texas sales tax laws.Compiled detailed reports of audit findings to discuss with supervisor.Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service to taxpayersPassed all required training courses such as Basic Audit, Sampling, Intermediate Audit and Advanced Audit training. Education and TrainingExpected in12 2024totoGraduate Certification in Professional Accounting Lamar University-Beaumont,TXGPA Expected in05 2016totoBachelors of Business Administration AccountingLamar University-,GPA  SEP  Title Senior Accountant II Duration 12 months (Long Term Contract, Potential Extension up to 36 months)Location Onsite - Miami, FL - 1080 Caribbean WayShift Our normal business hours are 9 am - 6 pm M-F. All candidates must be available to work those hours. Some weekend and overtime work may be required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and coordinates responsibilities of several staff to ensure adherence to Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, procedural accounting policies and achievement of departmental goals. Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine accurate accounting. Understands the impact of exchange rates, tax implications and country specific requirements of each country where incorporated. Identify areas of potential internal control issues and function as liaison with Audit and Advisory Services and the companys independent auditors for the timely resolution of any such issues. Assists management in the analysis and identification of significant Year over Year or Month over Month flux drivers relating to general ledger accounts. Prepares andor reviews monthlyquarterly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Assists management in generating financial schedules, Sarbanes Oxley documentation, and other items for external and internal auditors as needed. Performs related duties as to specific assignments and special projects such as system upgrades, banking portals, workflow system enhancements and multiple system interfaces with JDE. Ensures that special projects and analysis are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Individual is empowered to direct and guide the project team and decide on the course of action to complete the task at hand. Conducts User Acceptance Testing on financial systems or upgradesmodifications of existing systems and determines whether accounting reporting requirements are adequately met. Assists management in hiring, evaluating performance and conducting performance reviews for direct reports. Interface with auditors and Information Technology as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Four-year Finance andor Accounting Degree from an accredited university required. Minimum 4-7 years experience in financialmanagement reporting and general ledger reconciliation and analysis. Minimum 3-4 years accounting practices and supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Must have knowledge of, and be able to apply, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in PC based applications (ExcelWordLotus Notes). Working knowledge of AS 400 environment. Proficient in data extractionsystem query techniques such as HyperionPower BI. Experience with JD Edwards or similar Accounting software.