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  Position Cost Accountant Reports to President The CompanyWith double-digit annual growth rate since our founding in 1998, we are continuing to expand our dynamic team. As a contract manufacturer for in-vitro diagnostics, we make sure great products get made. The Natech learning organization develops collaborative problem solvers who help our customers launch and scale new medical devices. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take our accounting systems to the next level and manage the integration with our publicly listed parent Stratec SE. Position Responsibilities Essential FunctionsRun general ledger accounts bookkeeping including monthly closing according to local GAAP and IFRSUS GAAPMaintenance of cost and profit centers, standard costing, and project-based costing in our ERP system IQMS by Dassault. Overseeing subsystems relevant for Month end closing e.g. semi-annual physical inventory management.Manage staff responsible for accounting data entry and motivate various non-reporting functions to do their part.Monitoring cost variance in concert with Production and Engineering teams.Prepare annual budgets together with Director of Finance and Leadership team members and project budgets with Project Managers.Minimum Qualifications SkillsBachelor s degree in accounting.5 years of corporate accounting experience at a manufacturing firm according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US GAAPFluency with Cost Profit Center Accounting methods in a manufacturing environment.Deep understanding of manufacturing ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft office.Highly DesirableMasters degree in business administration (MBA) and or CPA.Ability to write SQL queries and create Crystal Reports.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 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