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) ExperienceStaff Accountant,03 2013to10 2014Genuine 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.Sr. AP Specialist (Consultant),09 2012to03 2013A 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.Accountant,09 2008to10 2011Mhc 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.Accounts Payable Analyst,07 2007to09 2008Caterpillar 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.Accounting Assistant,08 2005to12 2006EMPHASYS 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. EducationB.S Business Administration, Finance,Expected in1 2005toSan 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  Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an ophthalmic medical technology corporation in its search for a Cost Accountant. Our Aliso Viejo, CA, client has commercialized the worlds first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. For immediate consideration for this direct hire role apply today. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Month-end close including (but not limited to) of inventory accounts, ensuring reconciliation of perpetual to GL.Maintaining standard costs for inventory parts (material, labor, burden, OH and rolling of routers and product structures) including quarterlyannual updatesCompleting WO reviewaccounting close, analyzing variances, understanding inventory activitiesAnalyzing and recording amortization of capitalized PPVmanufacturing variancesMaintaining monthly allocation entriesParticipating in the annual physical inventory for finance, including reconciling the results to the general ledger and perpetual, coordinating tasks and personnelCompleting miscellaneous account analyses as requestedDocumenting procedures and streamlining transaction processing to improve efficienciesCompletion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations as assignedSupporting annual external audit and tax analysis as assigned REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)Solid understanding of U.S. GAAPAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute average, ratios, percent. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance minimum 5 years Accounting experience.Must be flexible and adaptable to change.Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independentlyAbility to work professionally with all levels of management.Support our company values (Customer Focused, Agility, Sense of Urgency, Transformative).Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system. COMPUTER SKILLS ERPMS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook). BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet insuranceMedical Benefits Anthem HMO, PPO, HDHP and Kaiser HMO. Eligible the first month following your start date.Spending accounts HSA and FSABasic Term Life Insurance 100 employer paidShort TermLong Term Disability 100 Employer paidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential Counseling for you and immediate family members- 100 employer paidMental Wellness Benefits- Modern Health provides coaching sessions therapy sessions 100 employer paidPTO 16 days (3 work weeks plus one day)Paid Holidays 11401k-employer Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants. We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. IPROPLUS