Job description:
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

Resume:
<<professional summaryfinancial accountant with 3+ years of experience. possess a b.s. in accounting and advanced accounting/mis certificates. looking to leverage my knowledge and experience into a role as an accountant. skills financial reporting specialistfiscal budgeting knowledgeaccounting operations professionaltax accounting specializationspss/stata/sas software proficientinvoice coding familiarityfinancial modeling capabilitycash flow analysisbudget analysisdata trending knowledgeaccount reconciliation specialistaccounting softwarems office suiteself-motivated professionalstrong communication skills superior attention to detailworking with shifting prioritiesmanaging multiple projects simultaneouslyweb application implementationtest-driven programmingmicrosoft sharepointidentifying best practicesmicrosoft visio work history financial accountant, 08/2017tocurrentautozone, inc.– ,work closely with accounting controller with day to day operations/tasksgeneral ledger entries journal entriesmoney ordersgift card reconciliationitem reconciliations6 different state fuel taxesfederal excise taxliquor taxesfast food & beverage taxesmonth end/year-end closing entries.bank reconciliationsmaintaining wholesaler accountmaintaining chronister oil company owned gas stations accountsassisted clients with personal and corporate tax issues.budgeted active and proposed projects by accurately determining pricing, margins and risk factors.led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations.monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.collected, maintained and updated financial loan databases of more than 12 mortgage loans.reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for the executive team.built and maintained databases for forecasting future financial performance.developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.maintained high-quality control standards by reviewing internal tax preparation documents for missed tax benefits.facilitated the integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine their eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for all types of organizations, including individuals.prepared us, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.accountant, 07/2016to 06/2017american advanced management, inc– ,work with property management to maintain accurate financial recordsaccounts receivable and accounts payable management for nine hotel propertiesprovided and presented monthly p&l statements to general managers and executive teamoversee all areas of designated properties'general ledger activityfinancial reporting, audit, cash drops, and bank account balancesidentify and research variances in monthly financials in relation to budget and past performancesresponsible for preparation and filing of sales, occupational, tourism, and other applicable tax returns for all designated propertiesmonitor and reconcile the bank accounts daily for each property reconcile and provide working papers for each balance sheet account monthlyoversee the accounts payable department, verifying that all invoices are approved and we have sufficient funds in out account prior to paymentcreate and track budgets for all the hotel property expensestrack and record owner contributions and distributions for our properties owned by investorsimplement and administrate a new accounting software to new general manageraccounting support representative, 06/2015to 03/2016chelco– ,verified, adjusted, and applied any late/missing payments for member's insuranceutilize accounting softwaregaap knowledgefill and maintain atmsaccounts payable and receivablesbank reconciliationcoding invoices according to company proceduresperform financial calculations including budgets and accrualsmember service representative, 05/2013to 05/2015staley credit union–city,state,fraud detectionprepare shipments count currency, coins, and checks receivedusing currency-counting machineprepare work schedules for stafftrained new employees education bachelors:accounting/mis,expected inmay of 2016tomillikin university-decatur,ilgpa:accounting/misassociate of science:accounting,expected inmay of 2014torichland community college-decatur,ilgpa:accountingadvanced accounting certificate:,expected in2014torichland community college-decatur,ilgpa:accounting specialists certificate:,expected in2014torichland community college-decatur,ilgpa:associate of applied science:accounting,expected in2013torichland community college-decatur,ilgpa: skills outlook, word, excel, powerpoint, sage, worked with multiple accounting softwares (pdi, 3t, citrics).