For the given 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.>> the resume: <<SummaryExperienced Senior Accountant with over 5 years of experience providing financial and project support to my accounting department. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures. Possesses strong financial acumen, attention to detail and reporting skills while ensuring that all statutory and corporate obligations are met.
SkillsGuest servicesInventory control proceduresMerchandising expertiseLoss preventionCash register operationsProduct promotions
ExperienceSenior Accountant,06/2021toCurrentExpedia–Colorado,TX,Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenueReconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenanceAssist with financial and tax auditsCooperated with internal and external auditorsAnalyze revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basisDelegate financial responsibilities to the accounting teamPrepares journal entries and accruals for accuracy of the General LedgerEnters new Clients into the NetSuite/Oracle system & generate invoices as neededProcess and maintain fixed assets records, including recording newly acquired fixed assets, monitoring existing assets, recording depreciation and accounting for the disposition of fixed assetsWork closely with IT and Manage the fixed assets and depreciation schedules on a monthly basisCreate and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assetsPrepares spreadsheets with the weekly payables to send to the executives including the CFOStructuring the aging reports to send to the managing directors of any open invoicesPrepares month end reconciliations and reconciles the corporate AMEX credit cards for the executivesSupervised newer staff/Accountants and monitored their work dailyAssist with Quarterly federal & state tax fillingsKnowStaff Accountant,08/2019to05/2021The Hertz Corporation–Harvey,LA,In charge of entering the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable into the systemPrepares spreadsheets with the weekly payables to send to the CFO of the company for approvalProcesses the Accounts Receivable daily and announces it to Management and to the Managing Directors of the companyEnters new Clients into the NetSuite/Oracle system & generate invoices as neededNegotiated Contracts with Vendors and entered them in the Oracle SystemStructuring the aging reports to send to the managing directors of any open invoicesMonthly Reconciliation of the corporate credit cards and posting the charges to the appropriate accountsPrepare Pivot tables as needed to assist with the FEDEX reconciliation of accountPrepares journal entries and accruals for accuracy of the General LedgerPrepares month end reconciliations and reconciles the corporate AMEX credit cards for the executivesAssists auditors during company annual audit and other audits as assignedCreate and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assetsProcess and maintain fixed assets records, including recording newly acquired fixed assets, monitoring existing assets, recording depreciation and accounting for the disposition of fixed assetsManage fixed assets and depreciation schedules on a monthly basisAssists In the financial budgeting of the company monthly or as needed.Accounting Specialist,05/2018to08/2019Aurora Services–Ladysmith,WI,Able to collect and analyze financial dataPrepares journal entries and accruals for accuracy of the General LedgerPrepares accounting and financial planning budget and cost sheets as neededPrepares monthly reconciliations and reconciles other related discrepanciesConstantly audits and cross-references reports to ensure data is accurateDevelop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balancesAble to lead targeted analysis for the annual budgets as neededPrepare expense reporting and analysis as needed for the annual budget.Teller,07/2014to07/2017Boone Bank & Trust Co–Boone,IA,Developed an extensive knowledge of the various accounts that the bank provided and educated customers on which accounts were the best fit for themMaintained a positive and friendly attitude while helping out customers, both at the counter as well as the drive-up windowRedeemed U.S Savings Bonds applications to the Federal Reserve as neededAccurately and efficiently processed and recorded daily transactions for banks customersIdentified and pursue selling and cross-selling opportunities with Bank customers and prospective customersReviewed and memorized the safety protocols of the bank in the event of a robbery or other disastersDirected customers to other tellers, managers and bankers as needed.
Education and TrainingMaster’s Degree:Business Administration, Accounting,Expected in12/2019toAssumption College-Worcester,MA.GPA:Bachelor’s Degree:Science in Business Administration, Accounting,Expected intoWorcester State University-Worcester,MA.GPA:Associate of Science:Accounting,Expected intoQuinsigamond Community College-Worcester,GPA:Finance Certificate:,Expected intoQuinsigamond Community College-Worcester,MAGPA:>>. The result is, 

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