SummaryIndividual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership experience, and a dedicated work ethic seeks employment with a company allowing for expansion of accounting skills, development of business acumen and continued professional education. Desire the opportunity to contribute to a company s success resulting in continued career growth and progression. Experience05 2015toPresentStaff AccountantRoss Stores, Inc Camden,NJ,Prepare support to be reviewed by the Accounting Manager to issue monthly cash basis financial statements for The United Food and Commercial Workers Industry Pension Fund.Complete monthly cash basis reconciliations which includes four bank reconciliations, an investment reconciliation for over 50 investment funds and pension and contribution reconciliation.Assist the Accounting Manager to complete annual audit tasks and to prepare accrual basis financial statements.Prepare monthly annual journal entries for review by the Accounting Manager.Communicate with the custodial bank, auditors, investment consultants, attorneys weekly.Approve invoices on a weekly basis and submit for payment to the Accounting Clerk and distribute investment directive letters to the custodial bank daily.Compile information for the auditors to complete Form 5500 and reconcile information for Corporate Accounting to prepare annual Forms 1099-M and 1099-R.Responsible.07 2013to05 2015Staff AccountantRoss Stores, Inc Cameron,TX,Responsible as in charge on approximately 10 audits which included audit procedures, preparation of financial statements and completion of related annual tax forms.Prepared annual tax forms such as Form 5500, Form 990 and Form LM-2 including compilation and validation of data for clients with 80M plus in net assets.Planned financial audits through understanding company and client objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations for local and regional unions, union training funds, not-for-profits and employee benefit plans.Performed tests of pension contributions and distributions, insurance claims, and cash disbursements.Communicated audit progress and findings to audit manager and client through status meetings, highlighted unresolved issues through review of work papers and summary information.Maintained ongoing relationship with clients post audit completion.01 1to08 2012InternState Of Colorado ,,Assisted senior accountants in completion of annual audits and preparation of working papers for local and regional unions, not-for-profits and employee benefit plans.Verified data relating to the client s minutes, testing of controls and account balances related to receipts and expenses.Aided in compiling information for the completion of Form LM-2.Completed extensive excel worksheets and amortization tables after verifying data. Education and TrainingExpected intotoBachelor of Arts Accounting Human Services ManagementIllinois Wesleyan University,Bloomington,ILGPA Graduated Summa Cum LaudeAccounting Human Services Management SkillsReceived CPA certification from ILBOEExpanded knowledge of Sage50 Accounting Software, Great Plaines Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel Office, Engagement CS Creative SolutionsGeneral knowledge of QuickBooks SkillsAccounting, Accounting Manager, Accounting Software, accrual, bank reconciliations, Corporate Accounting, CPA, client, clients, validation of data, financial audits, financial statements, preparation of financial statements, Forms, funds, insurance, letters, meetings, Microsoft Excel, excel, Office, policies, processes, progress, QuickBooks, Sage, tables, tax  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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