SummaryAmbitious, inquisitive, meticulous, forward thinking accounting professional with sustained career success at global executive search firm. Possesses strong analytical and detail oriented thought process, written and verbal communication skills, is self-motivated, high energy, dedicated to growing knowledge for career, and a proactive problem solver. HighlightsGeneral ledger accountingAnalytical reasoningPeopleSoft knowledgeFlexible team playerFinancial statement analysisComplex problem solvingLawson Financials knowledgeEffective time management EducationDePaul UniversityChicago,ILExpected in2012 Bachelor of Science Accountancy-GPA Professional ExperienceCurrent-Senior AccountantSpartanburg,SC,11 2015-CurrentPerform monthly journal entries and account reconciliations of variable compensation plans.Review and approve staff accountant journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis.Perform monthly analysis of P L statement, corporate balance sheet, and cash flow statement for all employee compensation line items.Review and discuss variable compensation plans with regional finance controllers.Align all financial activity with the regulations of the GAAP.Assist the CFO on special projects detailing the financial impact of changes to employee variable compensation plans.Collaborate extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Sunpro-Staff AccountantDecatur,IL,11 2013-11 2015Performed monthly journal entries and account reconciliations of specific employee compensation items.Provided senior accountant with monthly analysis covering fixed compensation and variable compensation plans.Reviewed and discussed fixed and variable compensation costs with regional finance controllers.Delivered monthly schedules to business insights team for budgeting purposes.Worked closely with senior accountant to streamline processes and compensation schedules.Work closely with payroll department and IT department to identify and correct process inefficiencies related to the recording of monthly payroll recording and reconciliation.Completed ad-hoc analysis for senior management as requested relating to fixed and variable compensation plans.Sunpro-Staff AccountantEdwardsville,IL,08 2012-11 2013Perform physical inventory reconciliations involving large variances, receiving issues, errors caused by mistakes in inventory counting, and document processing issues related to shrink.Investigate out of margin invoice and credit memo exceptions for over 130 stores twice a month and perform corrective action when necessary.Assess and correct report of purchase exception issues every month for stores who have goods available, ending inventory, or cost of goods sold margins outside of the standards set by Follett for the eight different departments associated with their product.Review with store managers their inventory issues including those caused by a lack of receiving and sale of goods that can lead to issues such as negative inventories and misstated financial statement.Reconcile monthly and year-end distribution center inventory including processing of markdowns and other prepaid related expense.Proactively ensure issues related to interstore and distribution center transfers have processed correctly from merchandise management system to the general ledger.Process SKU adjustments, physical acquisition corrections, markup and markdowns, receiver adjustments, and return of return adjustments for more than 900 stores on a daily basis. SkillsDeveloped and demonstrated advanced Excel skills in creating new compensation files.Exceptional communication skills used in the planning and execution of all projects undertaken by the compensation team when working with outside departments.Ability to organize, plan, test, and release new Excel models, accounting processes, and analytical tools.Effective communication skills and ability to work as a member of a team to complete assigned projects in the time frame required by senior management.  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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