SummaryTo further my career working in the field of finance and accounting, while building upon my experience and educational background. ExperienceSenior Accountant - Gross Profit,06 2013-PresentAmphitheater Public Schools Tucson,AZ,Provide monthly variance analysis in comparison to budget, forecast, and prior year results.Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting controls.Provide quarterly analytics used for annual and quarterly financial reporting.Actively participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial review meetings.Perform account analysis, to include reviewing, validation and correction of account balances, identifying line item account transactions, and prioritized those that needed action.Conduct financial research using internal and external systems, tools, and resources.Created transparency in more complex accounts.Identified material operational processing inaccuracy to correct revenue generating applications.Annually document review policy and procedures.Create detailed metrics models for presentation to explain account drivers.Improved multiple reconciliations by clearly identifying the source of the data and how items are cleared.Calculate monthly Allowance for doubtful accounts impacting companies Bad Debt related to Advisor Receivables.Analyze production revenue and expense for Advisory Revenue (Approximately of total gross revenue) Previously analyzed production revenue and expense for Commissionable Revenue (Approximately of total gross revenue) Eliminated multiple SOX controls associated with both reconciliations and journal entries.Resolved audit deficiencies.Provide assistance and guidance to.Accountant,09 2011-06 2013Adventist Health System Tavares,FL,Reconciled balance sheet account reconciliations for corporate and several other entities.Lead role in upgrading Oracle and internal commissions system by testing, mapping, and verification.Facilitated wire transfers for deferred compensation program.Closed company s books monthly, quarterly and at year end for corporate holding and subsidiaries.Responsible for properly interfacing subsystems correctly and timely into the General Ledger.Improved reporting and visibility.Promoted to Senior Accountant.Financial Analyst,04 2009-07 2011Freeport-Mcmoran Copper Gold Inc. Safford,AZ,Reported monthly Intercompany revenue, expense, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reports for all domestic and international UPS entities and their sub-divisions for corporate assessment.Part of a worldwide team that implemented the initial phase of a new web based company accounting software.Coordinated with the corporate office, districts, and countries in reporting activities.Established and distributed daily, monthly, and quarterly exchange rates for operations.Developed, outlined, and gave presentations to other co-workers and upper level management on new processes, and reported financial activities.Engaged in financial modeling activities utilizing statistical data, spreadsheets, queries, and pivot tables.Established forced settlements between intercompany business units in order to close aging open AR.Worked on internal audit teams and also assisted external auditors during audit periods.Delegated and directed work to other employees.Accountant I,09 2007-04 2009United Parcel Service UPS City,STATE,Conducted financial research using internal and external systems, tools, and resources.Communicated and worked effectively with international and domestic representatives.Worked with both foreign currencies and US dollars.Developed, implemented, and trained employees on several macros that simplified account postings and account reconciliations, which has dramatically reduced time and margin of error.Oversaw international accounts in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Japan.Approved and processed transactions in Oracle to post to company s general ledger.Closed company s books monthly, quarterly and at year end.Provided instruction and guidance to lesser-experienced employees. EducationBachelor of Science Finance Management Accredited Business Program,Expected inMay 2007-Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania-Bloomsburg,PAGPA Status-Finance Management Accredited Business ProgramMicrosoft Excel Level 3 Creative Problem Solving Workplace Coaching Presentation Skills Customer Service Fundamentals Change Management ,Expected in-The University of Scranton-Scranton,PAGPA Status- Skillsaccount reconciliations, account reconciliations, accounting, Accountant, accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Adobe, AR, balance sheet, budget, Change Management, Coaching, Creative Problem Solving, Customer Service, drivers, Financial, financial modeling, financial reporting, General Ledger, Hyperion, instruction, internal audit, macros, meetings, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, exchange, office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oracle, pivot tables, presentations, Presentation Skills, processes, reporting, research, Reuters, settlements, spreadsheets, Spreadsheet, upgrading, validation, monthly variance analysis, Visual Basic, year-endMicrosoft Excel, Visual Basic, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Adobe, Oracle, Thomson Reuters BETA System, Global Software Spreadsheet Server, Computron Axs-One, Hyperion Financial Data Mart  SEP  Job Title Associate Data Analyst - Analytics and InsightsLocation Morris Plains , NJ 07960Contract Duration Long Term Contract with high possibilities of extensionPay Range 35-40 per hour All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment . Job Description About Us We re seeking a skilled Associate Data Analystto join our dynamic analytics team and contribute to the success of our diverse product areas. As a data enthusiast, you ll have the chance to uncover novel insights in patient behavior, enhance product effectiveness, and optimize overall pharmacy benefits. Responsibilities Collaborate with product and sales teams to bolster member experience, product launches, pilots, and ongoing product success.Utilize data-driven insights to enhance the usability of pharmacy benefits, ensuring an exceptional user experience.Partner closely with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges, establish performance benchmarks, and develop effective strategies.Employ analytics tools to analyze customerprospect behaviors and key performance indicators, providing actionable recommendations.Elevate campaign performance through end-to-end AB testing, encompassing ideation, design, monitoring, and reporting.Employ ETL tools to seamlessly combine diverse data sets across platforms for insightful analysis.Uncover valuable insights and potential areas for improvement by analyzing and extracting data.Leverage your expertise in HDFS data structures to optimize storage, retrieval times, and the application of analytics and data science. Skills Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, PySpark, and Scala is essential.Demonstrated analytical prowess in the context of patient journey frameworks.Ability to manipulate and harmonize large data sets across platforms, utilizing ETL tools and running SQL and Python scripts.Familiarity with Tableau or other BI visualization tools would be advantageous.Knowledge of Hadoop and big data platforms. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Data Management, Computer Science, or a related field is required.Minimum of 1 year of data analysis experience.Strong aptitude for data manipulation using SQL (Python, Pyspark, Scala, andor R skills are a plus).Familiarity with Tableau.Exposure to Hadoop or big data platforms. Join Our Team Take the leap into a dynamic, forward-thinking environment that thrives on innovation and collaboration. This is an exciting contract position to begin with, offering an opportunity to showcase your skills, contribute to groundbreaking projects, and make a real impact. We re looking for candidates who can work directly with us and be an integral part of our team.If you re ready to take on this challenge and grow your career with us, apply now! We can t wait to have you on board. Important Note Please note that this is a contract position. We are looking for candidates who will be employed directly by our company and will not be considering subcontracting for this role. About ASK ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With five nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states, Ask Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities.ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.