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  Company Description Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard Tregaskiss MIG Guns. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, The Power of Blue, is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the worlds largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority people. Job Description Miller Welding Automation is looking for a highly motivated individual for the position of Software Engineer focused on new product development with collaborative robotics. This position will require an individual with the skills to understand leading technologies and the flexibility to adapt quickly to different projects as required. The ideal candidate will work closely with the engineering team, product management, service, and end users to evolve our user experience and functionality to serve our customers needs. This is an onsite role, ideal working locations include Carol Stream, IL, Milwaukee, WI and Appleton, WI. Essential Functions Primary responsibilities include software development focused on user experience (UX) and the development of enhanced functionality for collaborative robotics. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering, Computer ScienceEngineering, or related field required with 2-5 years of industry experience.Proficient writing and debugging C , and Qt.Understanding of embedded system development is desirable.Knowledge and understanding of setup, development and debugging in Linux environments.Experience with cross compiling.Experience with Continuous Integration desirable.Experience with software version control systems.Experience using communication debugging tools (Wireshark, PCAN Explorer, etc.) is desirable.Familiarity with robotics andor industrial automation is a plus.Experience with ROS development is a plus.This person must be able to work effectively as an individual or in a team environment and with 3rd party vendors.Agile development experience is a plus.Limited travel may be required.This position requires a self-motivated individual with solid communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Information ITW Welding is an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.