Job description:
backed by a leading growth equity firm, an la based cpgfood & bev company is looking for a strong accounting professional who is motivated to join a dynamic, high-growth company. you will be a key contributor to a small finance & accounting team and will report directly to the controller. as they continue to grow, there will be opportunities for learning and exposure to various key accounting areas. responsibilities: assist with annual audit and sox compliance activities collaborate with finance team on month close ap assist with ar prepare weekly bank reconciliation inventory accounting activities reconcile intercompany balances and review transactions prepare unrealized and realized fx gain and loss analysis create journal entries for month-end close and year-end close prepare consolidated financial statements prepare monthly flux analysis review, investigate, and correct errors in financial entries, documents, and reports balance sheet reconciliations develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies and procedures. requirements: bachelors degree in accounting 5 years of accounting experience (cpg industry with inventory preferred) or 2+ years of audit experience (with inventory) experience in creating policies and procedures is a plus experience in a high growth and fast-paced environment intermediate to advanced excel compensation: base + bonus + equity 95% of the employee health care cost 401k dog friendly office due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every submission.

Resume:
<<summaryi am an accounting professional looking for the opportunity for a career change to work in human resources. i have plenty experience working in fast paced environments demanding strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. possess excellent written and verbal communication. i am detail-oriented and resourceful in completing all job duties as well as able to multi-task effectively. capabilities include but not limited to: organization/self-management: strong attention to detail, able to prioritize workflow. dedicated, professional attitude; motivated to obtain best results possible, able to identify clients' needs a decision-maker and well organized, resourceful and able to work independently or as a team member. highlightsaccount reconciliationcredit card reconciliation1099 preparationvendor managementreportingtravel and expenses administratoraccounting software proficientdetail oriented experience 04/2014to 06/2015jr. staff accountant/accounts payable specialist iiair communities– ,reconcile four company credit cardsadminister concur travel and expense systemreview and audit 150 to 200 expense reports per monthprocess travel and expense accrualsassist in payroll processing and reconciliations401k reconciliationsvacation reconciliationmaintain and reconcile employee advancesprocess vendor payments, voids and reissuesissue purchase requisitionsmaintain purchase requisition logissue purchase ordersassist in implementation of netsuite accounting systemassist controller with year-end audits.conduct account research and analysisprocess about 200 ap vouchers per monthprocess payments, voids and reissuescomplete monthly check runspreparation and filing of 1099record and file sales & use tax reportcollaborate with management team on implementing best practices and process improvementsassisted with revision of company policy proceduresassisted in the implementation of streamlining purchase requisition process 03/2012to 06/2015accounts payable specialistperformance food group– ,verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. obtain approvals for accounts payable paperwork. prepare and maintain files as needed within the office. ensure filing systems are maintained and current.track and resolve outstanding payment issues.prepare and maintain various reports and account reconciliations.interact with vendors to resolve outstanding issues.ensure security and confidentiality of data.ensure purchasing policies and procedures are being adhered to.analyze and monitor internal processes. 06/2011to 11/2011accountants payableaccor hotels– ,review and process invoices and check requestsetup invoices for payment procedureput together and process company accounts payable checksproduce month-to-month reportsassist in month end closings tasksdeal with vendor and company inquiresreconcile credit card statementsreconcile bank statementspost checksprepare deposits and make bank runsset up vendorsprepare journal entries. 10/2008to 10/2010administrative assistantareaware–city,state,determine and develop approach to solutionsuse judgment within defined practices and procedurescompiles sensitive material for data entryassist supervisor with inventory interactions with vendors and other departmentscommunicate with consumers by means of various mediaprocess customer orders and returnscontribute to the fulfillment in projects and organizational objectivesperform inventory adjustmentsprovide resolutions to an assortment of moderately complex discrepanciesprepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquires 07/2006to 03/2008accounts receivable supervisorweststar mortgage–city,state,manage two accounting clerksassist in month end closeresponsible for profit and loss management for numerous branches using quickbooksreconcile general ledger, bank statements, financial entries, documents, and reportstrain subordinates for positions held previouslyresearch and resolve collection problemanalyze all general journal entries postedaudit general ledger education expected indecember 2005totobachelor of science:business administration and managementvirginia commonwealth university (vcu)-richmond,vagpa:3.2 gpacoursework in human resources managementcoursework in international human resources managementcoursework in organizational behaviorcoursework in strategic management skills account reconciliations, accounting systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, administrative assistant, concur premier, ceridian, general ledger, end of year audit, invoice processing and creating,month end close, payroll, creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders, quickbooks, maintain files, great plains, access, microsoft dynamics, microsoft office, outlook.