SummaryFinancial Accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors.Well-informed accountant adept at supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients.Creative accountant equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield the best possible financial outcomes. HighlightsPeriodic financial reporting expertInvoice coding familiarityStrong communication skillsGeneral ledger accounting skillsComplex problem solvingAccount reconciliation expert ExperienceAccountant,06 2012-09 2015Ametek, Inc. Wilmington,MA,I have worked at Shantilal Gala Company (Nairobi, Kenya) which is an Audit firm, since 2nd July 2012.I was employed as an Accountant in the Firm.Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of p weekly and monthly.Increased efficiency and alleviated work loads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. EducationSelect One ,Expected in--,GPA Status-Bachelor of Arts Business Studies,Expected in2014-University of Greenwich-Nairobi,GPA Status-Completed the Bachelor s degree in Business of Arts - BA Honors Business Studies achieving a Second Upper Class Honors.The units included in the Academic Session (2012 2013) are as follows Managing Strategy - involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company s top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes. International Business Management - involves the understanding for an international career in various industries. Today s world revolves around business. Networking on a global scale and recognising opportunities, or creating them yourself. International Business Management brings one a step closer to success on an international level.The units included in the Academic Session (2013 2014) are as follows Small Business Development - involves the process of how to own corporations, be into partnership and become a sole proprietors. These kind of developments are common in many countries, depending on the economic system in operation. PPD3 - Thematic Independent Study - the research and critical thinking skills from Personal and Professional Development (PPD) 2 and build upon their research proposals. This unit helped me to understand the intricate relationship between theory and practice. Improved my self-management in terms of time, planning, behaviour and motivation.Association of Business Executive Business,Expected in2013-Oshwal College-Nairobi,GPA Status-Completed the Association of Business Executive. This associate had levels and units as follows Certificate in Business - Level 3 includes the following units Introduction to Business. Introduction to Quantitative Methods. Introduction to Accounting. introduction to Business Communication.Diploma in Business Management (Higher) - Level 5 includes the following units Human Resource Management. Managerial Accounting. Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication. Organisational Behaviour. The Business Environment. Economic Principles and their Application to Business. Financial Accounting. Quantitative Methods for Business and Management.Diploma in Business Management (Graduate) - Level 6 includes the following units Corporate Finance. Corporate Strategy and Planning. International Business Case Study. Managing in Organisation. Strategic Marketing Management. SkillsOrganization - managing responsibilities in a particular manner and keeping track of those responsibilities.Time Management - Good time-management skills go hand-in-hand in with strong organizational capabilities. Budgeting time will give the allowance of managing the work efficiently.Adaptability - its always the best for me to adapt quickly and easily as my way of understanding the procedures is through planning everything in my mind as the work is being allocated.Communication - allows me to interact best with the colleagues, clients and receive the best feedback from their side after completing the conversation.  SEP  Location Irving, TX Position Overview The Sr. Staff Accountant Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial reports including preparation of balance sheet and income statements. Maintain the general ledger, including preparing recurring journal entries. Review andor complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. Reconcile jobs to the general ledger, investigate any discrepancies and prepare journal entries for corrections and reclassifications. Problem-solving prior to any impact on the project. Analyze and report job costs and profit margin status. Manage the depreciation schedule. Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings recognizing revenue and COGS and all related financial reporting. Ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Assist in audit preparation and support and budgeting. Assist with billing and tax documentation preparation. Create and update records and databases with financial and other data. Submit timely reports and prepare presentationsproposals as assigned. Answer vendor inquiries. Verify and confirm customer orders. AR and collections as required. Accounting research as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements And Desired Experience Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is required. Three to five years experience in accounting. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures including GAAP. Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP s and Pivot Tables. Proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. Must be a strong communicator with the ability to effectively present financial information to a variety of audiences. Must be an excellent multitasker who remains organized even when receiving data from various sources. Must be a team player who will work well in a small company environment with outstanding interpersonal skills. Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus. Experience in the construction industry a plus. May require frequent standing, bending, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Job Type Full-time