Professional SummaryI have a proven ability to establish high levels of credibility and positive rapport with partners, senior administrative staff, and clientele while maintaining a highly proficient level in in data collection and analysis for tax preparation and program audits. I am able to combine working knowledge of audit program details to provide assurance of the financial statements. I seek opportunities that involve accounting and financial analysis positions that allow me to efficiently and effectively use my skills learned from public accounting. SkillsFiscal budgeting knowledgeCash flow analysisERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwareAccount reconciliation specialistBudget analysisSelf-motivated professionalAccount reconciliation specialist Work History08 2012to2014Staff AccountantWest Liberty Foods West Liberty,,Efficiently and accurately completed audits, reviews, and other attestation services for a wide variety of clients in the government contracting industry, construction industry, and real estate industry Utilized great attention to detail in order to prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns on a state and federal level Worked NADART, the financial services center of NADA, 401(k) audits for employee benefit plan audits Performed the testing on major business areas such as cash disbursements, cash receipts, and payroll Utilized high levels of adaptability in order to compile and prepare financial statements for a wide variety of clients Performed analytical procedures on the major areas of the financial statements.Performed cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and investment reconciliations on large multi-billion and multi-million dollar clients Performed internal control testing to ensure that the proper safeguards were in place to detect and prevent material misstatements that could affect the financial statements Managed inexperienced staff on several preliminary field work audit engagements Performed analytics on the contract schedules including but not limited to over under billings, gross profit, revenue to date, and percent of complete analysis for several large construction companies such as Clark Construction Group and Shirley Contracting Company Analyzed the cost that that were charged to a variety of small and large contracts (direct vs.indirect and non-payroll vs.payroll) Researched and completed several projects on analyzing key financial indexes affecting the construction industry and provided those results to management for blog articles Staff accountant in charge of the configuration and implementation of the Amelio Software System Responsible to ensure that its application in the Construction Industry Services Group was efficient and ready for use during busy season Provided efficient, excellent service while adhering to strict timelines and budget demands.Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.06 2011toCurrentAssistant Swim Team CoachYmca Twin Cities Maplewood,,Selected out of a competitive group of coaches to assist with the coordination and management of the swim team.Responsible for the safety of over 100 swimmers ages 5 to 18.Coordinated swim practices, swim clinics, private lessons, and swim meet events.Communicated with parents about swim team events and various activities.09 2009toCurrentAssistantPuff Co Los Angeles,,Assisted parents and students locate the materials needed for their selected courses.Ordered books and supplies that were needed for classes with special requirements.06 2005to2011Acting Pool Operator and Head LifeguardBonaventure Realty Group, LLC City,,Managed multiple facilities and their operations including a variety of aquatic assets such as filtration and pool pump systems.Successfully created effective and efficient pool schedules for employees at multiple sites.Trained employees to correctly operate aquatic systems and maintain correct chemical levels. EducationExpected in2012totoBachelor of Science Accounting and Information SystemsVirginia Tech-Blacksburg,VAGPA Accounting and Information Systems Skillsaccounting, accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADP, attention to detail, billings, budget, competitive, contracts, clients, financial, financial statements, government, gross profit, materials, Microsoft Office Suite, payroll, reading, real estate, safety, Sage, tax, articles  SEP  Title Senior Accountant II Duration 12 months (Long Term Contract, Potential Extension up to 36 months)Location Onsite - Miami, FL - 1080 Caribbean WayShift Our normal business hours are 9 am - 6 pm M-F. All candidates must be available to work those hours. Some weekend and overtime work may be required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and coordinates responsibilities of several staff to ensure adherence to Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, procedural accounting policies and achievement of departmental goals. Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine accurate accounting. Understands the impact of exchange rates, tax implications and country specific requirements of each country where incorporated. Identify areas of potential internal control issues and function as liaison with Audit and Advisory Services and the companys independent auditors for the timely resolution of any such issues. Assists management in the analysis and identification of significant Year over Year or Month over Month flux drivers relating to general ledger accounts. Prepares andor reviews monthlyquarterly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Assists management in generating financial schedules, Sarbanes Oxley documentation, and other items for external and internal auditors as needed. Performs related duties as to specific assignments and special projects such as system upgrades, banking portals, workflow system enhancements and multiple system interfaces with JDE. Ensures that special projects and analysis are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Individual is empowered to direct and guide the project team and decide on the course of action to complete the task at hand. Conducts User Acceptance Testing on financial systems or upgradesmodifications of existing systems and determines whether accounting reporting requirements are adequately met. Assists management in hiring, evaluating performance and conducting performance reviews for direct reports. Interface with auditors and Information Technology as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Four-year Finance andor Accounting Degree from an accredited university required. Minimum 4-7 years experience in financialmanagement reporting and general ledger reconciliation and analysis. Minimum 3-4 years accounting practices and supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Must have knowledge of, and be able to apply, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in PC based applications (ExcelWordLotus Notes). Working knowledge of AS 400 environment. Proficient in data extractionsystem query techniques such as HyperionPower BI. Experience with JD Edwards or similar Accounting software.