SummarySeeking an Accountant position that utilizes my technical skills and experience to support accounting operations, and to ensure the company financial information are complete, accurate, and compliant with SOX and GAAP. Self-motivated, hands-on professional with progressive general ledger accounting experience working in start-up and publicly traded companies. Results-driven team member with demonstrated outstanding project ownership through timely completion along with a can-do attitude to add value and resolve projects. Proactive in identifying best practice of accounting processes, with a desire to excel and be willing to transition to a broader role within Accounting in the longer term. HighlightsOracle, Great PClairens, Expandable, QuickBooks, Concur, FRx and Crystal Reports, 1099 Software, 10-Key, MS Office Applications include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups) Experience03 2013to10 2014Staff AccountantGenuine Parts Company Bridgeton,NJ,Provide operational accounting support to the finance accounting team with a focus on AP and AR functions.Oversee AR process - daily cash applications, customer billing, review of contracts and weekly aging reports, provide dash board reports to the controller, identify past due accounts and short-pay balances related to state local taxes Process expense reports for home office employees and field sales team through Concur reporting system, reconcile company credit card transactions and post payments to GL Review AP purchase orders weekly to ensure spending approval authority level has been followed according to policy Cross-train and act as a back-up for AR and AP among other operational activities Perform GL month-end closing includes preparing and posting journal entries Prepare monthly account reconciliation and roll-forward for a variety of balance sheet accounts Coordinate schedules with AR AP team members and work closely with external auditors to provide information required in ensure the completeness of quarterly annual audit Assist with annual year-end physical inventory count, fixed asset count, ERP closing and financial audit Work with accounting manager on identifying and implementing operational improvements which mitigate financial risk, streamline processes and reduce the close period from 12 days to 8 days Maintain reconciliation files with audit ready documentations Successfully manage Concur transition from AS Concur platform to parent company Concur system during the acquisition Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.09 2012to03 2013Sr. AP Specialist (Consultant)A Helping Hand Homecare San Francisco,CA,Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable for assigned accounts include several international entities subsidiaries of which intercompany transactions and multiple currencies involved.Processed full-cycle accounts payable for PO and non-PO invoices to ensure timely payment Validated and matched invoices and packing lists against purchase orders using three-way match Initiated wire payments for international accounts and processed weekly check-run Audited expense reports for both US based and non US based employees to ensure compliance of company travel policies Worked with vendors and successfully cleaned up 4 months of AP back log Tracked billable hours and travel expenses for consultants and contract employees to assist with budget review Prepared journal entries for month-end accruals including the accrual of inventory and uploaded into ERP system Assisted senior manager with any adjusting AP journal entries required to ensure accuracy and completeness to close for the month, and reconciled all payables, accrued liability accounts and prepared monthly amortization.09 2008to10 2011AccountantMhc Kenworth Adairsville,GA,Accountable for various accounting activities with GL focus, especially leading the AP function to a complete cycle for a private developer of high-tech energy efficiency products and services with yearly revenue close to 50 million.Primarily responsible for reconciliation of accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger In-charged of wire transfers, check credit card requests, and reconciled corporate credit cards Reviewed and posted AP batches and backed up for AP processing Coordinated payment with key vendors during financial hardship and saved the company over 20K in discount during year-end close Set-up new vendors, maintained W-9 vendor files including preparation and submission of yearly 1099 reports Maintained fixed assets schedules and documents for depreciations and audits Reviewed T E accounts and adjusted expenses accordingly thru JE to ensure expenses were charged to correct departments and divisions Performed flux analysis for certain cost centers and worked closely with FP A group Trained and mentored temporary staff and interns on AP processing Interacted extensively with external auditors and provided support for quarter and year-end financial audits Assisted accounting manager in identifying and implementing procedures to meet department requirements on improving accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable processes Ensured proper implementation and execution of internal controls were in compliance with GAAP Provided analytical support to managers and prepared monthly management reporting schedules as required.07 2007to09 2008Accounts Payable AnalystCaterpillar Nevada,IA,Managed full-cycle accounts payable for IT distributing company with emphasis on researching and discrepancy resolutions.Processed PO invoices for assigned vendors with 99 accuracy and speed Performed weekly check runs including ACH, wires and credit cards requests, and disbursed payments accordingly Followed-up on vendor cClairem issues related to rebates or SCM and resolved discrepancies or disputed cClairems through effective negotiating in order to obtain optimal solutions per company guidelines Reconciled vendor statements regularly to reduce chargebacks and in turn to increase the company net profit overall Prepared weekly payment forecast to the finance team including vendor partner payments Worked collaboratively with Marketing, Operations and other departments during the close to ensure all expenses were accounted for the period and to timely close of the AP module.08 2005to12 2006Accounting AssistantEMPHASYS MEDICAL City,STATE,Provided clerical and accounting support to the accounting manager with payroll, AR and AP tasks.Reviewed time cards for temporary staff and non-exempt employees to ensure the accuracy of working hours submitted, and input data into ERP system for payroll processing Distributed daily mails for accounting, date stamped, data entry, and routed invoices to appropriate managers for payment approval Maintained complete and accurate accounting files including records update in ERP for changes of address, payment types, taxation, etc.Performed customer invoicing and mailed out customer invoices daily Contacted customers to inquire about payment status and resolved past due accounts or nonpayment issues Prepared daily bank deposits and cash position report Created ad hoc reports and other assigned projects as needed. EducationExpected in1 2005totoB.S Business Administration, FinanceSan Jose State University-San Jose,CAGPA Business Administration, Finance Skills10-Key, account reconciliation, ACCOUNTING, accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Accruals, accrual, streamline, ad, AP, AR, Auditing, back-up, balance sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Billing, Budgeting, budget, clerical, closing, contracts, controller, credit, Crystal Reports, data entry, ERP, finance, financial, fixed assets, focus, Forecasting, General Ledger, GL, Great PClairens, home office, inventory, invoicing, ledger, management reporting, Marketing, Excel, MS Office Applications, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, negotiating, Oracle, developer, payables, payroll, payroll processing, policies, processes, profit, QuickBooks, reporting, researching, sales, tables, taxes, year-end  SEP  TITLE Senior Joint Interest AccountantABOUT THE COMPANY W T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of Mexico, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades. ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W T community. W T offers a competitive total rewards program designed to provide competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and work-life balance.WORKING LOCATION Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057FULL-TIMEPART-TIME Full-Time.SCHEDULE M-T, 9 hours (in-office)F, 4 hours (remote)FLSA STATUS Salaried - Non ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY The Senior Joint Interest Accountants primary responsibilities include reverse and rebook entries, master data maintenance, monthly JIB processing, cost allocations, monthly journal entries, preparation of month, quarter and year-end account reconciliations, analytics, and the preparation of internal documents and analyses used in the closing and reporting processes. The Joint interest accountant is a leader with a strong working knowledge of joint interest and the ability to effectively communicate. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze and prepare monthly and quarterly close transactionsCalculate monthly capital and LOE accrualsAnalyze AFE expenditures for accuracy and completenessPerform analytics and account reconciliationsInvestigate joint interest billing discrepanciesEnsure transactional compliance with SOX, JOAs, and COPAS and guidelinesExecute monthly operated joint interest billing processAnalyze JIB variances and provide explanations with supporting documentationCreate payout calculations quarterlyAnalyze and prepare accounts receivable reconciliationKnowledge and execution of production handling agreementsReview and process non-operated joint interest billings via EnergyLinkInterpret purchase and sales agreementsAnalyze boat, helicopter, and fuel logs for proper billingEffectively communicate with internal departments and external partnersPerform and assume other duties and responsibilities at the direct of the Joint Interest Accounting Supervisor Director, Expenditure AccountingContinuously work to enhance and improve processes while adhering to GAAP and internal control policies KNOWLEDGE, EDUCAITON EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline5 years of joint interest accounting experience at an exploration and production companyEnergyLink experienceP2 BOLO (including DAVfinancial statement interface, P2 AFEDocVueProcureItJoint Operating Agreement (JOA) knowledgeCOPAS Accounting Procedure knowledgeM AESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to scheduleAbility to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer andor electronic deviceAbility to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and executive managementAbility to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as neededComply with company policies and procedurePHYSICAL REQIREMENTS Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stoopingOccasional lifting up to 10 lbs.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. W T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).W T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.