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: <<Professional SummaryCurrent Accountant with the City of Alexandria with over 15 years experience in the accounting industry. Knowledge in governmental accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, general ledger activity, budget preparation & analysis, bank reconciliations, accounts payables & receivables, payroll, fixed assets, tax preparation & audit procedures.
Skills15+ years of experience in Accounting & Bookkeeping ServicesFinancial statements, Bank reconciliations and General Ledger expertiseFlexible team playerResponsible, Concise & Detail OrientedMicrosoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook expertiseBanner Finance, Xtender, Asset Keeper Pro & QuickBooks Software proficiency
Work History08/2013toCurrentAccountantTaylor Corp|Rexburg,ID,Help prepare Financial Statements and Bank Reconciliations.Responsible for Accounts Payable & Fixed Assets for the City of Alexandria.Perform accounts payable functions for governmental expenses.Manage vendor accounts and prepare 1099s for contract labor.Prepare, Record Journal Entries, & Reconcile Asset accounts, including surplus, depreciation expense, and the purchase, & addition of new assets.Organize new asset tagging & yearly department assets counts.Organize and carry out efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.Record journal entries and perform accounting on accrual basis for year end procedures.Work closely with GOHSEP to gain reimbursement of expenses from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav & Isaac.Maintain integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.08/2009to02/2013AccountantTeledyne Technologies|Eagan,MN,Preparation and Analysis of Hospital Financial Statements.Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial statements while under tight deadlines.Compile general ledger entries on short time schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts &  record journal entries for corporate reporting.01/2006to04/2008AccountantTeledyne Technologies|Kiln,MS,Prepare & File tax returns for individual, partnership, corporate, and tax exempt clients.Prepare LLC & Corporate monthly payroll & Quarterly Reports.Generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures each month.01/2003to08/2004AccountantTeledyne Technologies|Tracy,CA,Prepare individual, partnership, corporate & fiduciary tax returns.Audit governmental, for-profit and not for profit entities.Uphold strict confidentiality protocols with all client details and tax return information.
EducationExpected in2002totoBachelor|AccountingNorthwestern State University of Louisiana,Natchitoches,LAGPA:Graduated Magna Cum LaudePhi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyCPAExcel ScholarDean's List for the entirety of College.George H Rothschild ScholarAlpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
SkillsAdvanced bookkeeping skillsAccounting and bookkeepingFinancial statement analysisTax return filingGAAP understandingBank reconciliations and balancingFlexible team playerMicrosoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & OutlookAsset Keeper Pro SoftwareQuickBooks SoftwareFixed Asset Solutions SoftwareCreative Solutions Bookkeeping SoftwareHOST SoftwareDocument Manager SoftwareProSystem, UltraTax, and Lacerte Tax Preparation Software>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit