For the given job description <<A biotechnology company in Watertown is seeking an accomplished Staff Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team in support of the companys business and continued growth. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background and is versatile and hands-on. Working closely with the Controller, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain exposure to the entire accounting department.
Responsibilities:Prepare bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed.Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.Review accounts and reconcile on a monthly basis, ensuring balances and activity are properly supported.Identify billing issues and resolve in a timely manner, issuing credit memos as needed.Prepare monthlyquarterly close workpapers and checklists.Assist with the collection process, ensuring contacts are up to date and clients have all information needed for processing. Make collection calls and provide excellent customer service.Oversee outsourced AP workflow process.Help process payroll bi-weekly and support other HR administration.Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) internal control documentation.Work on specific projects  initiatives.
Qualifications:BABS in Accounting or related degree.At least 1-3 years of experience.Good communication skills.Highly organized.Public company experience preferred, but not required.NetSuite experience (or other ERP) preferred.Experience with General Ledger, Reconciliations, Fixed assets module, Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.Interest in the Life Sciences Industry.
Compensation: $95
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryMeticulous and detail-oriented Executive Assistant/Office Administrator adept at implementing innovative practices and procedures to improve efficiency. Organized and implemented an efficient work flow system that resulted in 30% increase in productivity. Established good working relationships with students, faculty, staff and members of the public. Selected to assume additional duties as Recording Secretary for committee meetings, averaging 20 attendees.Executive Assistant with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed incommunicationandorganization. Desires a challenging role as a teamplayer.
Core QualificationsMicrosoft Office Suite, Google Docs., Datatel.Excels in area pf details.Results-orientedProficiency in supervision.Operations managementClient-focused
EducationCalifornia State		College of Behavioral SciencesNorthridge,CAExpected in2011––Bachelor of Arts:Sociology-GPA:Coursework inSociologyNon-Profit / Humanitarian Work*Assisted in the coordination of fund raising campaigns for Doctors without Borders, St. Joseph's Indian School and Oxfam International.
ExperienceElliot Davis-Data Entry SpecialistNashville,TN,09/2015-10/2015Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.Processed employee and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.Entered employee and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.Maintained data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.Xl Group-Executive AssistantMiami,FL,02/2015-07/2015Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies.Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.Represented Administrator through communication, both verbal and electronic, as well as in person.Extensive planning and preparation of meetings and events.Extensive creation and maintenance of records.Worked in liaison with College Deans' offices, organize faculty interviews.Organized, coordinated and maintained Administrator's calendar.Assisted prospective faculty with house hunting trips.Organized and coordinate prospective faculty moves.Arranged meetings with top level administrators.Coordinated travel arrangements for Administrator.Processed Sabbatical applications and various reports Processed faculty overloads and tuition reimbursements applications.Managed use and reconciled Administrators' credit cards.Soriano Tax Services-Administrative Assistant/Office AdministratorCity,STATE,2011-2015Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.Provided onsite training.Provided tax preparation services, represented clients before IRS, resolved outstanding tax issues.Responded to inquiries; maintain office database and files.Maintained and processed confidential information.Followed up on client inquires.Heavy telephone sales to secure clients.California State University-Administrative Secretary Vice PresidentCity,STATE,08/2008-07/2011Full time student at California State University Northridge, majoring in Sociology.East Los Angeles College-Office of Vice PresidentCity,STATE,06/1997-03/2007Managed the daily operations of the Office of Academic Affairs.Prepared and distributed agendas of various committee meetings.Took, transcribed and distributed minutes of various committee meetings.Maintained daily calendar/schedule of administrator.Managed communication flow and work flow to administrator's office.Established cross training system that improved efficiency of department by 50%.Supervised, trained clerical staff; provided key input on performance evaluations, Managed confidential personnel records.Served as official liaison between administrator and campus staff, students and members of the public.Initiated, coordinated, and monitored hiring process for faculty and administrators.Composed correspondences, reports, presentations Proof read documents, reports, press releases for accuracy.Provided research support for reports and meetings.Communicated and implemented District policies.Monitored and tracked departments' budget expenditures.Managed official travel system; processed expense reports and reimbursements.Facilitated website updates on Office of Academic Affairs, working in liaison with webmaster.
SkillsAcademic, budget, clerical, credit, client, clients, data entry, database, expense reports, French, fund raising, hiring, keyboard, team leader, meetings, Microsoft Office Suite, Office, 98, personnel, policies, presentations, press releases, Profit, read, research, sales, scanner, Secretarial, Shorthand, sorting, Spanish,  tax preparation, telephone, travel arrangements, website>>. The result is, 

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