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: <<Professional SummaryMulti-faceted Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management.
SkillsAccounting and Financial ReportingExperience in Cash Flow Management and Financial Statement AnalysisExperience in Account Reconciliations, Accruals, GL Activity, Month End Close, AR, AP, and BillingProgressive experience in Budget Management, SEC & GAAP CompliancesExcellent communication skillsSuperb analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work independently as well as within Team SettingsPhysically fit to work extra hours with superb schedule flexibilityPowerful negotiatorAbility to multitask and meet aggressive deadlinesBudgeting and financeExtremely organizedSelf-motivatedConflict resolutionStrong verbal communicationStrong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookPerfect knowledge of Accounting software like Lawson, Mas 90, QuickBooks Pro, PeopleSoft, Axiom, Bloomberg Terminal, Nvision, and ImagingAbility to learn new software programs
Work History11/2014to10/2016Accountant IIEllwood Group|Houston,TX,Performed month-end General Ledger close and prepared manual journal entries.Prepared balance sheet accounts reconciliation and roll forward schedules.Researched and resolved reconciling items in a timely manner and informed management of any issues.Prepared weekly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the fixed asset registers to the relevant accounting records, and resolved unclear items.Organized and maintained fixed asset register.Prepared monthly provider tax payments Reviewed, analyzed, and approved invoices to determine capital fixed asset versus expense and process CPAR invoices on a timely basis.Performed monthly accruals schedules Prepared depreciation calculation for all fixed assets Reviewed for adherence to capitalization policy and, researched and resolved any related issues.Ensured, calculated, and updated useful lives of all fixed assets are in accordance with company policy.Performed monthly fixed assets retirement/disposal obligations Generated monthly depreciation of capital expenditures.Supported other departments (Account Payable & Purchasing) to research and resolve accounting issues Assisted with internal and external audit activities.Worked directly with [departments, clients, management] to achieve [result].Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.11/2013to12/2013Senior Accountant (TEMP)Meggitt Plc|Irvine,CA,Assisted in the on-going development of current accounting and reporting functions.Prepared consolidated monthly financial statements of various entities.Led efforts in company's monthly depreciable items reports.Played a major role in catching-up with preparation of Vice President's expense report.Compiled audit documentation.Monitored and documented daily bank transactions.Supported to develop capital estimation report on company's current building project.02/2012to11/2013Accountant (TEMP)George Washington University|Washington,DC,Maintained responsibility for accounting and financial management associated with general ledger activity, cash flow management, and financial reporting.Developed accurate and reliable financial statements that aided in business decision-making.Charged with account analysis reports involving bank accounts reconciliation, journal entry preparation, month end close, and preparation of monthly accruals.Played a key role in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages / closing procedures for multiple entries.Prepared inter-company accounts reconciliations.Researched and eliminated financial discrepancies in a timely manner.Assisted in compiling of audit documentation.Supported to develop YTD P&L budget and actual reports including variance analysis activities.Performed full range of financial analysis projects.12/2011to02/2012Staff Accountant (TEMP)Warner Music Group Corp.|Los Angeles,CA,Charged with handling general ledger reviews, bank reconciliations, and month end close.Participated in balance sheet reconciliation.Verified daily bank transaction reports while ensuring the financial integrity of data.Performed journal entry adjustments and accruals.Assisted with the field audits, preparation of audit schedules and work papers, accounts payable and accounts receivable Spearheaded the development of ad hoc reports as needed.08/2010to12/2011Junior Accountant (TEMP)Sightseeing Tours Of America|City,STATE,Heavily performed billing duties Led efforts to track all cash flows.Played a key role in streamlining billing expenses and introducing process improvements.Championed efforts to reduce outstanding accounts receivable while managing collections efforts.Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies Performed and tracked chargebacks.Pioneered the implementation of new invoicing sales code and delivery methods.Ensured billings were accurately processed within specified deadlines.Researched and reconciled customer accounts.09/2009to07/2010Equity Research Analyst (TEMP)Bloomberg L.P|City,STATE,Eliminated financial statement discrepancies by making sure items were accurately entered and balanced.Updated the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, which included pension plans, leases, contractual obligations, and debt.Identified and analyzed all basic accounting related issues and determined proper methods of resolution exceeding the daily targets.Prepared fundamental analysis on U.S.and European company's 10-Q and 10-K that was filed with SEC.06/2009to09/2009Bookkeeper (TEMP)Metro One Loss Prevention|City,STATE,Performed accounting and finance duties associated with accounts receivable and accounts payable Prepared financial reports that detailed the financial position of the company Processed weekly payroll for over 20 employees Worked with sales tax, states payroll taxes, and federal payroll taxes payments Handled human resources queries as well as processed new hires.04/2008to05/2009Operation Budget (INTERN)New York City Transit Authority|City,STATE,Prepared weekly analytical Pay-Hour report for over 10,000 Bus Operator and Bus Maintenance employees Set up variances between budget and actual retrieved from Hyperion for budget modifications decided by management.Analyzed and prepared special report Prepared Audit Travel Expenses Report Assisted Supervisors with ad hoe reporting.
EducationExpected in2012totoMaster of Business Administration|UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX,Phoenix,AZGPA:Expected in2009totoBachelor of Science|Accounting Finance & EconomicsCITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK,Staten Island,NYGPA:Accounting Finance & Economics
SkillsAccount Reconciliations, Accounting, basic accounting, Accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Accruals, ad, AP, AR, balance sheet, bank reconciliations, Billing, billings, Bloomberg, Budget Management, budget, capital expenditures, Cash Flow, cash flow statement, closing, Excellent communication, decision-making, delivery, documentation, finance, financial, financial analysis, financial management, financial reports, Financial Reporting, financial statements, Financial Statement Analysis, fixed asset register, fixed assets, General Ledger, GL, human resources, Hyperion, Imaging, invoicing, Lawson, managing, Mas 90, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Month End Close, payroll, PeopleSoft, problem solving skills, Purchasing, QuickBooks Pro, reconciling, reporting, research, sales, tax, taxes, variance analysis>>. The result is, 

Fit assessment: Good Fit