SummaryCompensation and Benefits, Accountant with extensive experience in benefit accounting and financial statement audits, reviews, full disclosure compilations and government audits. Team-oriented professional with the accomplished ability to work independently.Professional Accountant with 20 years of experience withaccounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources and payroll administration. Strengths include excellent verbal and written skills. Attention to detail and dedication to providing exceptional financial analysis for management decision and audit support.Team-oriented Accountant who prepares clear, comprehensive financial reports for executive-level management.Detail-oriented bookkeeping professional with 3 years experience applying financial and managerial accounting practices.Accounting professional with 4 years extensive experience doing full financial statement audits, reviews, full disclosure compilations and government audits. HighlightsAnalytical reasoningBudget analysisAccount reconciliationsExcellent managerial techniquesEffective time managementComplex problem solvingSuperior research skillsFlexible team playerGeneral ledger accountingStrong organizational skillsStrong communication skills Experience01 1989to05 2009Manager, Compensation Benefits AccountantBall Corporation City,STATE,Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets databases, using specialized accounting software.Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.Guided firm reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds, annual reporting, and management of investments.Reviewed accountant book entries to ensure accuracy of the G L.Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas.Assisted in the creation of vendor contracts for outside vendors.Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades.Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations or boards of directors.Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.Systematically prepare documents and assemble financial statements for independent auditors.Diligently monitor remediation plans to confirm proper resolution.Verify that company controls were in compliance with established policies.Successfully trained staff in all office systems and databases, policies and procedures while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results.Assist with payroll posting ensuring that all entries post correctly to the appropriate expense and liability accounts into cumulative payroll document.Conduct detail technical and analytical review of federal state corporate, payroll tax returns, FAS 86, FAS 109 and FAS 112 provisions, and quarterly estimates prepared by associates.Maintain accurate accounts including payroll and benefits cash, accounts payable, accrued expenses and liability transactions.Coordinate all department functions for team of five employees.Maintain detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.Coordinate meetings with other department managers and serve as main liaison between compensation and benefits and other departments. Create databases and spreadsheets to improve analysis of compensation and benefits programs for management and reporting accuracy.Handle and process confidential employee information. EducationExpected intotoBachelor of Arts AccountingAnderson University,Anderson,INGPA AccountingExpected intotoAssociate of Arts Secretarial Studies,,GPA Secretarial Studies SkillsAccount reconciliations, Accounting, accounting software, accounts payable, administrative, benefits, Budget analysis, budgeting, Strong communication skills, clients, databases, General Ledger Accounts, General ledger accounting, managerial, managing, meetings, office, Payroll, policies, problem solving, processes, reporting, spreadsheets, tax returns, time management  SEP  Perform and generate reports on all routine tests and testing activities. Troubleshoot manufacturing component problems to the lowest Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), and support during qualification tests. Execute tests according to test procedures and schematics. Redline test procedures as required. Demonstrate good working knowledge and experience with the use of computers, , data recorders, digital millimetres, various measurement instruments, pneumatichydraulic gauges. Reading and understanding of schematics and wire lists Technician safety awareness is critical and shall always be considered while performing or setting up for any type of test. Technician must understand and apply all applicable ALSTOM Safety Procedures located on the PRISMA database. Clearly document and report any anomaly or failure during test execution Responsible for learning curve and optimization of test execution and troubleshooting Accountable for test execution, Must have strong knowledge and comprehension of schematics, bloc diagrams, wire lists, functional diagrams along with knowledge of basic Electronics and the operation of 12VDC-72VDC and 24VAC-480VAC systems Support mechanical installations and repairs on rail vehicles as directed by Supervisor Support, installation and terminate of electrical panels, equipment, components, and have good understanding of how they operate in order to troubleshoot any electrical issues. Educational Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Electrical Engineering Degree Desirable. Experience (Essential Functions) Minimum 5 years experience in related field (Electrical testing). Working Conditions (IndustrialEnvironmental) Must be able to work different shifts and overtime as needed. Work will take place in a heavy industrial environment on concrete and paved floors as well as outside in rail yards. PhysicalMental Requirements Must be able to lift 50 lbs.