For the given job description <<Job Title: Senior AccountantLocation: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)Duration: 12+ Months (Contract)
The candidate will assist in  be responsible for:Day-to-day general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and related reporting in the areas of Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Benefits, and Intercompany  Related Party processes.Assist in the monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.Calculating and maintaining payroll related and cost accruals to ensure accurate monthly cut off.Monitoring elements leading to cross margin  profitability analysis and support to project management.Maintenance of chart of accounts and cost center reporting.
Qualifications:Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (concentration in Accounting) preferred.10+ years of accounting experience (General Ledger, AR, AP, Cash Management).5+ years of financial analysis.Audit background a plus.Experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment.Experience with SAPR3 or S4 (FI) required.Experience with SAP BW, SAP CRM is a plus.Proficiency in knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS Accounting, and US Tax.Strong PC skills with advanced knowledge in Excel and PPT.>> the resume: <<SummaryHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
HighlightsMicrosoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Seibel, Avaya, Internet Explorer, Chrome, V5, SAP, Great SKILLS 		Plains, Firefox, Access, HTML, Lotus Notes, Citrix, Workplace, Vista, Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and Microsoft Exchange Typing: 100 WPM
Experience07/2012to07/2015Production AccountantMagnolia Oil–Gillett,TX,Act as an accountant for "Music Matters", "BGR Post Show", "BET Awards Nominations", "Upfronts 2013-2015", "BET News Department" & "Notarized",Upload budgets, adjust EFC's & ETC's within the budget with production related to Forecasting and ensuring production is within the budget;Advise line producers and production managers on cost reports and cost transaction reports; create monthly accruals in SAP and Entertainment Partners Vista for various BET shows;Process petty cash, purchase orders, and Accounts Payable; process journals and reconcile the trial balance in SAP and BET systems;Responsible for the Z-Option processing, Validation, parking and posting;Address vendors concerns involving invoice discrepancies and  payment issues;Track purchase orders and match them to the invoices; secure appropriate approvals to assure that invoices are paid in a timely manner;Act as an assistant accountant for specific music specials, "Black Girls Rock" and "Bobby Jones Gospel";Assist talent & production crew with proper completion of start paper work, deal memos, NY State Labor Forms, I-9's and timesheets;Review edits for payroll with Entertainment Partners;Manage and  process music clearance invoices with legal for past and current shows in production, work with legal to ensure the appropriate coding is used, and the music clearance log is updated weekly;Audit A/P checks for production finance, ensuring all signatures and contracts are in order, ensure that the checks have the appropriate endorsements;Process timesheets for approximately over 200 freelancers for our DC, Creative Services & Digital Department on a weekly basis.Captured and reported post-show recaps, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement.10/2006to02/2011Independent Entertainment Insurance AdjusterMIDLANDS CLAIM ADMINISTRATORS–City,STATE,Independent Property field adjuster for Commercial and Entertainment related claims.Specializing in time element, event cancellations, business interruption and property claims;Handled claim assignments from Entertainment Brokers International, Fireman's Fund, Chubb and Lloyds of London;Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk & Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program;Conducted claims reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, GL, Property and Auto;Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed;Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes;Participated in conference calls with clients & brokers regarding claims matters;Responded to reservation of rights letters; evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required;Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures;Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system;Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured;Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forwarded to clients to review existing claims;Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair/replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds.05/2005to10/2006Entertainment Claims ManagerAON/ALBERT G. RUBEN–City,STATE,Tech Operations/Property Claims.Conducted claim reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, Errors & Omissions, GL, Property and Auto;Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed;Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes;Participated in conference calls with clients & brokers regarding claims matters;Responded to reservation of rights letters;Evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required;Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures;Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system;Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured;Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forward to clients to review existing claims;Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair/replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds;Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk & Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program.
EducationExpected in6/96totoAcademic Diploma:DeWitt Clinton High School-BRONX,NYGPA:with Honors GPA: 4.0with Honors GPA: 4.0Expected in6/01totoSelect One:Business AdministrationMetropolitan College of New York-NEW YORK,NYGPA:GPA: 4.0Business Administration GPA: 4.0Expected in4/10totoLicensed Independent Adjuster (Fire):  License # IA-1070756:State of New York Insurance Department-,GPA:
Skillsaccountant, Accounts Payable, accruals, Advertising, A/P, Agency, Avaya, trial balance, budget management, budgets, budget, Citrix, contracts, clients, DC, finance, Forecasting, Forms, funds, GL, HTML, HR, HVAC, Insurance, Internet Explorer, legal, letters, Lotus Notes, Access, Excel, Microsoft Exchange, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, negotiation, office equipment, payroll, plumbing, policies, pricing, processes, coding, SAP, Seibel, supervisor, supervising, travel arrangements, Typing, Vista>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit