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.

Resume:
<<summarycapable fund accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. ability to work well with others in a difficult and constantly changing landscape. a true team player. highlightsanalytical reasoningaccount reconciliation expertadobe software proficiencycomplex problem solvingflexible team playerextensive knowledge of iax funds accounting programeffective time managementstrong organizational skills general ledger accountingexpert in customer relationssuperior research skills advanced computer proficiency (pc and mac) experience senior accountant, 03/2010- 01/2013aegion corp– ,investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. collaborated extensively with auditors during quarterly as well as year-end audit processes.was in charge of doing some of the most complex funds not only within my group but across the company as a whole. completed month-end deadlines and various other recs as needed from time to time from various auditors. was one of the very few accountants chosen because of my vast knowledge within multiple fund groups to take on some of the newest funds some of which have never been seen before withing fund accounting. on numerous occasions showed the ability to learn on the fly as company training was not available for some of these unique and complex instruments.accountant ii, mid level, 02/2008- 06/2011pnc–city,state,worked closely with supervisors to accomplish daily deadlines as well as monthly deadlines for various mid/level accounting work. was responsible for a very demanding workload that was handled with respect, professionalism and timeliness. helped to assist in the training of new hires as we experience d tremendous turnover during this period of time. began to take on a variety of challenges such as handling of options, bonds and foreign currency.investment accounting i, 11/2006- 03/2008pfpc–city,state,hired december 2nd 2006 during the most difficult and complex time as the gabelli group was approaching year-end for nearly all of the funds. hit the ground running despite the fact had never worked in the accounting sector prior to accepting the position. was quickly given some of the more challenging funds as i familiarized myself with the accounting principles. was one of the very first accountants to begin to work with multiple groups making the company more efficient. a key player at a valuable time. education bba:business administration,expected in2006-campbell university-bouis creek,ncgpa:status-.