Job description:
job title: senior accountantlocation: atlanta, ga (hybrid)duration: 12+ months (contract) the candidate will assist in be responsible for:day-to-day general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and related reporting in the areas of prepaids, accruals, payroll, benefits, and intercompany related party processes.assist in the monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.calculating and maintaining payroll related and cost accruals to ensure accurate monthly cut off.monitoring elements leading to cross margin profitability analysis and support to project management.maintenance of chart of accounts and cost center reporting. qualifications:bachelors degree in accounting or finance (concentration in accounting) preferred.10+ years of accounting experience (general ledger, ar, ap, cash management).5+ years of financial analysis.audit background a plus.experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment.experience with sapr3 or s4 (fi) required.experience with sap bw, sap crm is a plus.proficiency in knowledge of us gaap, ifrs accounting, and us tax.strong pc skills with advanced knowledge in excel and ppt.

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<<professional profilehighly 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. qualificationsguest servicesinventory control proceduresmerchandising expertiseloss preventioncash register operationsproduct promotions education argosy university,expected inpresent––mba:-gpa:park university,expected in2005––b.s:human resource management-gpa:human resource managementuniversity of alaska,expected in2003––a.a.s:applied accounting-gpa:applied accountingbrown mackie collegehopkinsville,kyexpected in––diploma:-gpa:,expected in2013––associate degree:-gpa:recruited to instruct students in the fields of accounting and human resources. , and iii, payroll accounting, computerized accounting, human resources, word processing, and spreadsheets. experience dole foods-accountant, supervisor of invoicing. 01/2013- 01/2016dan post boots - a marketer and distributor of men's, women's, and children's footwear.supervised the invoicing department in processing invoices to establish company receivables.key results: utilize sap accounting software for daily invoicing and input of credit memos.managed a team that provided courteous and efficient service in which they worked harmoniously together when processing invoices and issuing credits.performed daily, monthly, and quarterly closing and balancing.reconciled accounts receivable to ensure accuracy of invoicing.maintained reports monthly to the chief accountant to ensure invoicing accuracy. japanese-owned chemical company specializing in liquid and powder plastic stabilizers.-cost accountant. 01/2011- 01/2013maintained full charge of accounting functions for company's largest plant including cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, financial reporting, fixed assets, inventory control, and capital expenditures.key results: utilize sage accpac erp and misys manufacturing accounting software for daily inventory control and other accounting job functions.performed comprehensive variance analysis and determined root cause for each significant variance.examine standard costs against actual to identify process inefficiencies, improvement opportunities and low profit products.managed month-end closing cycle.organized processes and procedures to support reduction in month-end close from 10 to 3 days.managed physical inventory process and identified warehouse layout improvements that increased efficiency and alignment with financial ledgers.reconciled inventory at multiple locations and adjusted journal entries to balance general ledger.atlas executive consulting-accounting clerk iiicity,state, 01/2004- 01/2009teach a minimum of two business, computer classes per semester.develop course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes.maintain regular office hours and guide and tutor students as needed each week.revise and update college business, accounting, and computer curriculum to stay abreast of new technology and information.initiated the first business club and currently have over 30 active members.recognized as a mentor to my students and have now become the advisor for all accounting and business majors.global company providing clients such as the department of defense with a diversity of services recruited to process payroll for over 500 employees and assist in human resources.key results: compiled payroll data, such as hours worked, taxes, insurance and union dues to be withheld, from times sheets and other records, for almost 200 employees.evaluated records for accuracy of balances, postings, calculations, and other records pertaining to business or operating transactions and reconciles, and noted any discrepancies.assisted human resource manager with interviewing, selecting, and dismissing of employees as well as new employee orientation.maintained, followed-up, collected and allocated payments received on numerous accounts.monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.received and verified invoices and requisitions for goods and services.entered invoices for payment and processed reports.once aboard, i grew my job from purchase orders to various payroll and accounting activities.requested personally from the cfo to reconcile all inaccurate payroll reports from the previous years against itemized payroll records. skills academic, accounting i, accounting, computerized accounting, accountant, accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accpac, balance, capital expenditures, closing, cost accounting, credit, clients, erp, financial reporting, fixed assets, general ledger, human resource manager, human resources, insurance, inventory control, invoicing, japanese, layout, materials, mentor, office, misys, month-end closing, payroll, process payroll, processes, profit, purchasing, sage, sap, spreadsheets, taxes, variance analysis, word processing.