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: <<SummaryHonest, reliable, dependable, hardworking, quick learner, enthusiastic, motivated individual with strong work ethics, who is results driven, detail oriented, and well organized with a fervent desire to learn and be part of a professional team which offers continued opportunities for professional and personal growth.
SkillsExcellent people and self-management techniques, Excellent Client or Business partner relations, Excellent Written and Oral communication abilities, Excellent problem-solving skills, File maintenance, Experience using Windows 98, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2013, Power Point, MS Outlook, MS Word, Bolt, MAC, Millennium, Internet, SAP 7.5, Sabre, Great Plains, Lawson HRIS, CSG, ProAlpha, Quick Books, Centricity, AS400, Oracle R11, Oracle R12, MAS 90, Kofax, Excel. Knowledge of Financial Management and human resource, SOX compliant procedures and ISO900.
ExperienceGlobal Finance Accountant,10/2017-CurrentThe Capital Group Company–City,STATE,Process and Analyze invoices and expense reports to ensure appropriate approvals in accordance with CGE Expenditure Authorization Guidelines.Ensures accuracy of tax calculations for all invoice payments and accrues additional tax expense and payable during the posting process.Communicate with business partners and external vendors on invoice inquiries and other expense related activities.Apply company, cost center, general ledger (GL), and other required coding for financial information system entries to ensure accuracy of posting entries and accrual reporting.Compile and prepare standard reports for review by other associates and managers in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.Create, prepare and distribute weekly proposals to the team.Researched discrepancies and updated accounts with accurate information.Resolved reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.Reconciled all Balance Sheet accounts monthly.Review the Financial Statements monthly to ensure accuracy.Managed company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, as appropriate.Established a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including vendors and advisors prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process.collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.Financial Analyst / Accounts Payable,07/2017-01/2017Visa Inc–City,STATE,Process external invoices in R11/ R12 (Oracle) for multiple entities, domestic and foreign, within established service level commitments.Ensure processing of payments of invoices, refunds and expenses is in compliance with established key controls.Provide strong customer service, support and demonstrate initiative in preventing invoice issues.Research, and resolve invoice and payment issues with external vendors.Assist in documentation and implementation of a global Accounts Payable function.Train internal and external customers/ new employees on policy and procedures.Provide assistance, support and develop strong communications for the internal/ external business units 
Assist management with projects as necessary for the Finance organization.Communicated with various partners, including Corporate and Regional FP&A and counterparts and Finance Business Partners.Assist with internal and external SOX audits.Handled reconciliation of monthly statements Complete and review of account reconciliations.as a part of month end closing procedure.Responsible for the day- to-day general ledger accounting and financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.Research and resolve Business Units inquiries for assigned functional areas.Provide financial tracking and maintenance support to Project Managers.Partnered and collaborated with Business Units from several regions to help deliver on various objectives including fiscal year annual operating planning.Built strong knowledge of Visa's business through constant communication with the Business units from several different regions.Ensured financial data accuracy, integrity and consistency of information as well as organized documentation of results and data sources used.Support production of monthly reports including performing accurate variance analysis and outlining contributing factors.AP Manager / Accountant,-Accent Foods–City,STATE,I          1/16-10/16.Partner with Controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses.Lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.Coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.Uphold SOX and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.Acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.Selects and hire employees for the Accounting/ Finance team.Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.Reconcile central travel account statements in the IExpense application.Audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the IExpense applications.Provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.Travel and Entertainment related items and Purchasing Card related items.AP Manager / Accountant,-Accent Foods–City,STATE,I          1/16-10/16.Partner with Controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses.Lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.Coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.Uphold SOX and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.Acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.Selects and hire employees for the Accounting/ Finance team.Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.Reconcile central travel account statements in the IExpense application.Audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the IExpense applications.Provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.Travel and Entertainment related items and Purchasing Card related items.AP Manager / Accountant,-Accent Foods–City,STATE,I          1/16-10/16.Partner with Controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses.Lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.Coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.Uphold SOX and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.Acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.Selects and hire employees for the Accounting/ Finance team.Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.Reconcile central travel account statements in the IExpense application.Audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the IExpense applications.Provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.Travel and Entertainment related items and Purchasing Card related items.AP Manager / Accountant,-Accent Foods–City,STATE,I          1/16-10/16.Partner with Controller to monitor weekly cash flow and prioritize payables.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses.Lead integration and plan for all post-acquisition functions as it relates to accounts payable.Accountable for the ongoing analysis of process constraints, target costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities.Coordinate and manage all payables-related audit requests.Uphold SOX and internal control standards by documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures.Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problem.Acts as a liaison between the company, government and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.Selects and hire employees for the Accounting/ Finance team.Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval.Reconcile central travel account statements in the IExpense application.Audit card program reconciliations; ghost purchasing card reconciliations; and auditing expense report violations in the IExpense applications.Provide knowledge of policies and procedures, supporting cardholders and general employee based on.Travel and Entertainment related items and Purchasing Card related items.
Education and TrainingM.B.A:Accounting,Expected in12/2016--,GPA:Status-Accounting Volunteer
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Skillsaccount reconciliations, Accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accrual, acquisitions, AS400, auditing, Balance Sheet, budgets, business operations, cash flow, closing, Oral communication, Controller, costing, Client, customer service, documentation, equity, expense reports, Finance, financial, analyze financial information, financial audit, Financial Management, FP&A, financial reports, financial reporting, Financial Statements, functional, general ledger, general ledger accounting, ghost, GL, government, Great Plains, HRIS, human resource, ISO, Lawson, MAC, MAS 90, Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point, 2000, Windows 98, MS Word, Millennium, month end closing, Office Management, Oracle, payables, personnel, policies, problem-solving skills, processes, coding, proposals, Purchasing, quality, Quick Books, File maintenance, reporting, Research, Sabre, San, SAP 7.5, SOX compliance, settlements, strategic, tax, Team player, variance analysis, Excellent Written>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit