Professional SummaryCurrent Accountant with the City of Alexandria with over 15 years experience in the accounting industry. Knowledge in governmental accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, general ledger activity, budget preparation analysis, bank reconciliations, accounts payables receivables, payroll, fixed assets, tax preparation audit procedures. Skills15 years of experience in Accounting Bookkeeping ServicesFinancial statements, Bank reconciliations and General Ledger expertiseFlexible team playerResponsible, Concise Detail OrientedMicrosoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook expertiseBanner Finance, Xtender, Asset Keeper Pro QuickBooks Software proficiency Work History08 2013toCurrentAccountantTaylor Corp Rexburg,ID,Help prepare Financial Statements and Bank Reconciliations.Responsible for Accounts Payable Fixed Assets for the City of Alexandria.Perform accounts payable functions for governmental expenses.Manage vendor accounts and prepare 1099s for contract labor.Prepare, Record Journal Entries, Reconcile Asset accounts, including surplus, depreciation expense, and the purchase, addition of new assets.Organize new asset tagging yearly department assets counts.Organize and carry out efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.Record journal entries and perform accounting on accrual basis for year end procedures.Work closely with GOHSEP to gain reimbursement of expenses from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav Isaac.Maintain integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.08 2009to02 2013AccountantTeledyne Technologies Eagan,MN,Preparation and Analysis of Hospital Financial Statements.Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial statements while under tight deadlines.Compile general ledger entries on short time schedule with nearly 100 accuracy.Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts record journal entries for corporate reporting.01 2006to04 2008AccountantTeledyne Technologies Kiln,MS,Prepare File tax returns for individual, partnership, corporate, and tax exempt clients.Prepare LLC Corporate monthly payroll Quarterly Reports.Generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures each month.01 2003to08 2004AccountantTeledyne Technologies Tracy,CA,Prepare individual, partnership, corporate fiduciary tax returns.Audit governmental, for-profit and not for profit entities.Uphold strict confidentiality protocols with all client details and tax return information. EducationExpected in2002totoBachelor AccountingNorthwestern State University of Louisiana,Natchitoches,LAGPA Graduated Magna Cum LaudePhi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyCPAExcel ScholarDean s List for the entirety of College.George H Rothschild ScholarAlpha Lambda Delta Honor Society SkillsAdvanced bookkeeping skillsAccounting and bookkeepingFinancial statement analysisTax return filingGAAP understandingBank reconciliations and balancingFlexible team playerMicrosoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OutlookAsset Keeper Pro SoftwareQuickBooks SoftwareFixed Asset Solutions SoftwareCreative Solutions Bookkeeping SoftwareHOST SoftwareDocument Manager SoftwareProSystem, UltraTax, and Lacerte Tax Preparation Software  SEP  Job Title Senior AccountantLocation Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)Duration 12 Months (Contract) The candidate will assist in be responsible for Day-to-day general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and related reporting in the areas of Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Benefits, and Intercompany Related Party processes.Assist in the monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.Calculating and maintaining payroll related and cost accruals to ensure accurate monthly cut off.Monitoring elements leading to cross margin profitability analysis and support to project management.Maintenance of chart of accounts and cost center reporting. Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (concentration in Accounting) preferred.10 years of accounting experience (General Ledger, AR, AP, Cash Management).5 years of financial analysis.Audit background a plus.Experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment.Experience with SAPR3 or S4 (FI) required.Experience with SAP BW, SAP CRM is a plus.Proficiency in knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS Accounting, and US Tax.Strong PC skills with advanced knowledge in Excel and PPT.