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  We are looking for top of market talent to help grow and innovate our company. At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people s lives better. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. As a self-motivated Sr. Accountant II, youll be joining a team of more than 650 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Accountant II is responsible for complex accounting activities. This includes general accounting and specifically accounting under ASC 842 and for CECL. CPA preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES Satisfactorily performing andor achieving the following Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.Knows and follows the Accounting Department policies and procedures and Thorne Research policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Completes accounting activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Accounting, reporting, reconciliations, research, analysis, and maintenance of internal control frameworkAnalyzes, creates and posts journal entries.Performs general ledger account reconciliations.Analyzes and records complex accounting transactions.Leases under ASC 842.Calculates credit losses under CECL (ASU 2016-13).Researches accounting topics to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for transactions as they arise.Assists with implementation of accounting standards applicable to the organization.Assists with the coordination and support of internal and external audits, as well as the preparation and review of statutory financial statements.Supports completion of external reporting andor consolidated footnote disclosure reporting packages.Provides technical accounting support for ongoing business activities, including conducting research, documenting processes, and forming conclusions in complex areas such as business combinations, divestures, equity method investments, etc.Supports internal control environment through updating control narratives and process flow charts and assisting in the remediation of control issues identified.Assists in review of business contracts to identify and document key accounting considerations.Assists in reviewing forecast models and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support recurring and nonrecurring valuation work for goodwill, intangibles and other assets and liabilities.Assists with coordination and compilation of data for additional reporting and analysis as required. What You Need By training, education andor experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. Bachelors degree in accounting required, and 3 years in public accounting (or 5 years in a publicly traded company.) CPA preferred. What We Offer At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as Competitive compensation100 company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverageCompany-paid short- and long-term disability insuranceCompany- paid life insurance401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4 Gym membership reimbursementMonthly allowance of Thorne supplementsPaid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leaveTraining, professional development, and career growth opportunitiesA safe and clean work environment A little bit more about us.We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.The 1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.The 2 most dispensed supplement brand.The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon the 1 practitioner brand with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team. THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER