SummaryHardworking Senior Accountant proficient in providing cost-effective and accurate accounting. Exceptionally talented at preparing financial statements, reconciling transactions and employee development. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. SkillsExperience with software programs including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ExcelAbility to lead and motivate other team members to achieve goalsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGeneral Ledger UpdatesMonthly and Annual Journal EntriesInventory VerificationVerbal and Written CommunicationCash AnalysisProblem-SolvingAccounting Policy and ControlInventory AssessmentAccount ReconciliationReport PreparationAccounts PayableProcessing Checks and InvoicesFinancial ReportingCritical Thinking and AnalysisFinancial StatementsFixed Assets ManagementJournal Entry Preparation Experience07 2021toCurrentSenior AccountantOcean Spray Chatsworth,NJ,Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.Prepared company s financial reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.Reorganized systems in the accounting department to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout organization.Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.Created training materials, schedules and presentations for new accounting employees.Evaluated individuals regularly for progress or growth potential to guide decisions regarding advancement and additional training.04 2019to07 2021AccountantBridgestone Corporation Antioch,TN,Compiled, coded and submitted invoices to accounting for payment.Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.Monitored customer account details to minimize or rectify non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system.Assisted in streamlining accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.Examined financial statements and income statements to review company s financial performance.Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Conducted forecasting and risk analysis assessments to maintain financial stability.Developed reports for areas such as per-job and per-area margins, periodic variances and break-even points.Tracked and monitored inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.01 2017to10 2018Sales Tax AuditorCity Of Peoria Peoria,IL,Conducted independent field audits and investigations of sales tax returns to verify information provided.Independently conducted and completed audit work in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Procedures and Division requirements.Determined scope of audit to develop testing of internal controls and reconciliations.Observed, compared, and reviewed financial records to ensure compliance with State of Texas sales tax laws.Determined additional tax liabilities from taxpayer records or other available information ability to effectively estimate liabilities when records were unavailable.Examined accounting systems and records to determine appropriateness of methods and controls.Educated taxpayers in computing and reporting taxes due by researching and explaining requirements, rules, regulations, and procedures in accordance to State of Texas sales tax laws.Compiled detailed reports of audit findings to discuss with supervisor.Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service to taxpayersPassed all required training courses such as Basic Audit, Sampling, Intermediate Audit and Advanced Audit training. Education and TrainingExpected in12 2024totoGraduate Certification in Professional Accounting Lamar University-Beaumont,TXGPA Expected in05 2016totoBachelors of Business Administration AccountingLamar University-,GPA  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