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 SummaryFinancial professionalfocused on customer service, efficiency and achievement. Goal-oriented multi-tasker dedicated to maintaing professionalism and integrity.
SkillsStrong banking ethicsBilingual inRussian, UkrainianProficient in 10-keyATM stocking and operationCurrency and coin counter operationSafes and vault operationBalance sheet expertiseGoal-orientedSelf-sufficientPositive attitudeFlexibleTeam playerExcellent work ethic
Work History05/2013to06/2014Foreign Assets AccountantHyatt|Carlsbad,CA,UkraineSupported and coordinated company reports for the division Monitored bank accounts and processed bank transactions on a daily basis to enter data into Accent accounting system and to generate daily cash reports for the management.Prepared miscellaneous journal entries.Reviewed and identified invoices, payment requests from customers to determine if payment can be made.Supported and reported prior/current period adjustments and maintained bank reconciliations.Monitored and reviewed accounting and system generated reports for accuracy and completeness.Adhered to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures were fully completed under the strict time schedule.Supported internal and external audit reviews.Communicated and established effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.Prepared monthly local depository bank reconciliations and maintained bank reconciliation and statements Maintained effective communication links with clients, banks, and managers regarding accounts available for daily operations as well as audits.02/2012to08/2012Operations SupervisorMarsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc.|Pittsburgh,PA,Supervised staff and branch operations Evaluated and recommended ways to improve day-to day activities Assured the accuracy and completeness of various records Prepared and processed personnel records and time sheets for staff supervised Identified and resolved problems within work unit supervised Developed and implemented new procedures Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, IRAs, safe deposit boxes Balanced cash vault, dispenser, teller drawer.Complied with regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.05/2011to02/2012Banking Management TraineeAppfolio|Portland,OR,Became familiar with banking operations and procedures by performing assigned duties and projects throughout the bank system.11/2008to05/2011Teller / New Accounts Representative/ Back up SupervisorGuaranteed Rate, Inc.|Palatine,IL,Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, IRAs, safe deposit boxes.Balanced cash vault, dispenser, teller drawer.Trained new staff.03/2008to11/2008Marketing SpecialistCarr & Carr|City,STATE,UkraineGathered data from various state traffic enforcement facilities by region for dissemination to select clients via an internet-based interface.06/2005to08/2005Financial AnalystRaiffeisenbank Ukraine|City,STATE,Analyzed financial statements of enterprises and prepared credit reports for corporate loans.Visited current and perspective client enterprises to review and monitor production processes.08/2003to06/2005Assistant Loan OfficerRaiffeisenbank Of Ukraine|City,STATE,Analyzed creditworthiness of applicants and prepare credit reports for approval.Opened and supported checking and savings accounts, debit cards, CDs, safe deposit boxes.Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.Reviewed and edited loan agreements to ensure accuracy.Submitted loan applications to the underwriter for verification and recommendations.Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
EducationExpected in12 2011totoHuman Relations and Interpersonal Development (Workforce Leadership Program)|University of Arkansas Fort Smith,Fort Smith,ArkansasGPA:Expected in5 2008totoMaster of Business Administration|Webster University,Fort Smith,ArkansasGPA:Graduation HonorsExpected in1 2005totoMaster of International Economics|Donetsk National Technical University,Donetsk,GPA:Expected in7 2003totoBachelor of Economics and Entrepreneurship|Donetsk National Technical University,Donetsk,GPA:
Skillsaccounting, bank reconciliations, bank reconciliation, banking, Interpersonal, credit, client, clients, debit, English, financial statements, Human Relations, Leadership, personnel, processes, Russian, Ukrainian>>. The result is, 

Fit assessment: Good Fit