SummaryHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market. HighlightsMicrosoft Office Intermediate in all the Microsoft Office components( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access) Very familiar with ( Macros, V-look ups, SQL, calculating formulas and manipulating reports as well as smart view) Running query reports and creating reports. SAP PeopleSoft Navigate within Resource one to retrieve financial reports and run queries ExperienceAccountant,08 2014toPresentAar Corporation Rockford,IL,An accountant within the Experimental Therapeutics Research department, which prepares grant, restricted and non-restricted financial reports to PI s within the department.Create financial models and analysis for all restricted and non-restricted accounts within our department.Prepares monthly financial reports for PI s.Reconcile the ncRNA Core on a monthly basis.Assists with the completion of effort reporting as well as completes Job Data Update Form ( JDUF) via the EPAF system and expense transfers as needed to clear deficit.Assist with the preparation of operating budget.Assist with financial model for specific grants within our department.Monitors and reviews departmental transactions to ensure compliance with established financial controls in accordance with divisional and institutional policies and to ensure applicable revenue and expenses are captured.Communicates with Grants and Contracts to ensure that requests completed in a timely manner.Reviews Open PO on a monthly basis and close all PO s as necessary.Analyzes and evaluates operations of financial systems, prepares recommendations and documents to update fiscal services and other related policies and procedures with respect to operating systems.Assist with the invoicing via ILABS.Construct a macro-enabled reconciliation template which significantly reduces keying errors while maximize reconciliation efficiency.Implemented a macro-enabled reconciliation template, which increased effectiveness by twenty percent and significantly reduced keying errors.Prepares training materials within the department to increase productivity and standardized processes.Completes special projects as assigned by the department Administrator.Staff Accountant,12 2012to08 2014Heico Corp. Highland Heights,OH,Full cycle accountant for several operating companies within Sysco Foods Company completed and issued weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements to the operating companies for review and submit to the corporate office.Uplaod and run reports in business objects for CFO ofoperating company to review.Verified journal ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items.Prepared monthly P L for several operating companies within the Sysco Corporation and research variances, reviewed transactions in the GL for accuracy, and researched transactions that deviate from the purpose of the account.Reconciled aging AR transactions and performed financial analysis, identified and explained deviations from planned or historical data.Assisted in evaluating control systems in the accounting process to ensure operating companies comply with GAAP as well as provided the necessary information to both internal and external auditors on an as needed basis.Reviewed account reconciliation from other accountants in a timely manner.Accountant Auditor,01 2010to02 2012Prairie View A M University City,STATE,Served as both an accountant and auditor within the department of financial services.The role consisted of utilizing software applications to compile, retrieve, and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.Examined accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.Provided financial trainings for over 240 faculty and staff employees to enforce the rules and regulations of the procurement card set by set the State of Texas procurement regulation.Maintained controlling records required to ensure accuracy of all data entered into the accounting system.Identified and reported situations not in compliance with PVAMU internal controls, policies, and procedures, recommending improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.Performed duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Reviewed expense report for irregularities and recommended corrective measures to improve internal controls.Prepared adjusting and closing entries, statements, and analyze financial operations. EducationMasters of Science Accounting,Expected inMay 2011toPrairie View A M University-Prairie View,TXGPA AccountingBBA Accounting,Expected inDec 2009toPrairie View A M University-Prairie View,TXGPA Accounting Skillsaccount reconciliation, accounting, accountant, accounting system, AR, budget, business objects, closing, Contracts, financial, financial analysis, financial controls, financial operations, financial reports, financial statements, GL, Grants, inventory, invoicing, ledger, Macros, Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Monitors, operating systems, PeopleSoft, policies, processes, procurement, reporting, Research, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, training materials, view  SEP  Job Purpose Perform designated tasks in the area of technical sub-ledger accounting related to all lines of business. Perform and review tasks related to period end financial closing. Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve discrepancies by actively collaborating and communicating across departments. Create policies and procedures for developing areas such as the Surety accounting.Review accounting entries posted to the general ledger to ensure proper accounting treatment.Work closely with other teams to ensure proper premium accounting and make manual corrections as needed.Prepare complex monthly bank reconciliations. Responsible for reconciling intercompany AP, AR, and P L for all other BUs.Perform complex manual processes necessary to maintain proper accounting records and develop ways to automate them.Present to management premium results monthly including thorough explanations on insurance revenues, service revenues, and bad debt. Able to speak to analytical results.Perform regular analytics prior to, during, and post monthly close.Investigate and resolve discrepancies and fluctuations resulting from analytics performed by collaborating with other teams to determine accurate results.Responsible for preparing documentation and providing explanations as requested by internal and external auditors and regulators. Key Experience 7 years accounting experience4 years as a seasoned senior accountantPublic accounting a plusKnowledge of insurance accounting a plus Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Accounting and technical know-how, basis for understanding of accounting, and advanced technical systems. Good knowledge of MS Office suiteWillingness to work overtime as needed to meet monthly deadlinesStrong analytical, critical thinking problem solving skillsStrong aptitude for accuracy and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines. Ability to collaborate and influence internal partners to set up corrective action plansHigh level of initiative ability to be autonomousAble to multi task

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