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: <<SummaryDegreed accountant with more than 10 years of diversified accounting experience seeking accounting position at a well-established company in Houston
HighlightsTeam-orientedDetail-orientedDeadlines focusedExcellent communication and presentation skillsQuick learnerStrong management skillsGood analytical skillsAbility of managing multi tasksTechnical SkillsAccounting Software:  PeopleSoft / QuickBooksTax Software: Drake / Ultra Tax / TurboTaxOperating Systems: XP Windows Professional / Windows 7/ Windows 8Microsoft Office: Word / Advanced MS Excel skills /MS Access / PowerPoint / OutlookPDF: Adobe Reader / Adobe Acrobat X
ExperienceAccountant,04/2012to06/2014Apache Corporation–Houston,TX,Prepare federal tax returns for individuals and small businesses.Perform bookkeeping and prepare financial statements for small businesses.Perform special projects & short-term assignments such as accountant at MCT Sheet Metal, Inc.Tax Accountant,10/2011to04/2012Evergy–Topeka,KS,Contributed to the overall production and enhanced the efficiency of the corporate tax services by exceeding production goals.Answered clients' queries regarding their tax filing status.Resolved clients' tax filing problems.Prepared simple and complex tax returns for individuals and for small businesses.Prepared and reviewed financial statements needed to prepare tax returns.Accounting Manager,01/2007to08/2011Abbyson Furniture–Los Angeles,CA,Established new strategies to maximize profitability.Played an overwhelming role in the developing and restructuring of the entire accounting department.Improved the efficiency of the entire accounting department by 40%.Reduced accounts receivable turnover by 50%.Prepared general ledger journal entries on QuickBooks.Processed weekly and monthly invoices for accounts receivable.Prepared bank reconciliations and periodic financial statements.Tax Accountant,12/2005to12/2006Evergy–Kansas City,MO,Played a vital role in the growth of the company by introducing new clients and maintaining good relationship with existing ones
Prepared individual and business tax returns
Assisted in preparing corporate tax returns
Prepared quarterly and annually payroll reports 940s & 941s and state sales taxes 
Reconciled monthly bank statements and prepared detailed financial statements
Handled customer queries over the phone and through emails.
EducationBachelor's degree:accounting,Expected in2005toUniversity of Houston-Houston,TXGPA:accounting Cum Laude - Graduating With Honors
Skillsaccounting, accountant, Accounting Software, accounts receivable, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe, analytical skills, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, Excellent communication, clients, Detail-oriented, filing, financial statements, prepare financial statements, general ledger, management skills, managing, MS Access, MCT, MS Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows, Word, Operating Systems, payroll, PDF, PeopleSoft, presentation skills, Quick learner, QuickBooks, sales, Tax, taxes, prepare tax, tax returns, phone>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit