For the given job description <<Title: Senior Accountant II Duration: 12 months (Long Term Contract, Potential Extension up to 36 months)Location: Onsite - Miami, FL - 1080 Caribbean WayShift: Our normal business hours are 9 am - 6 pm M-F. All candidates must be available to work those hours. Some weekend and overtime work may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and coordinates responsibilities of several staff to ensure adherence to Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, procedural  accounting policies and achievement of departmental goals. Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine accurate accounting. Understands the impact of exchange rates, tax implications and country specific requirements of each country where incorporated. Identify areas of potential internal control issues and function as liaison with Audit and Advisory Services and the companys independent auditors for the timely resolution of any such issues. Assists management in the analysis and identification of significant Year over Year or Month over Month flux drivers relating to general ledger accounts. Prepares andor reviews monthlyquarterly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items. Assists management in generating financial schedules, Sarbanes Oxley documentation, and other items for external and internal auditors as needed. Performs related duties as to specific assignments and special projects such as system upgrades, banking portals, workflow system enhancements and multiple system interfaces with JDE. Ensures that special projects and analysis are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Individual is empowered to direct and guide the project team and decide on the course of action to complete the task at hand. Conducts User Acceptance Testing on financial systems or upgradesmodifications of existing systems and determines whether accounting  reporting requirements are adequately met. Assists management in hiring, evaluating performance and conducting performance reviews for direct reports. Interface with auditors and Information Technology as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: Four-year Finance andor Accounting Degree from an accredited university required. Minimum 4-7 years experience in financialmanagement reporting and general ledger reconciliation and analysis. Minimum 3-4 years accounting practices and supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Must have knowledge of, and be able to apply, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in PC based applications (ExcelWordLotus Notes). Working knowledge of AS 400 environment. Proficient in data extractionsystem query techniques such as HyperionPower BI. Experience with JD Edwards or similar Accounting software.>> the resume: <<SummaryCapable fund Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes.  Ability to work well with others in a difficult and constantly changing landscape.  A true team player.
HighlightsAnalytical reasoningAccount reconciliation expertAdobe software proficiencyComplex problem solvingFlexible team playerExtensive Knowledge of IAX funds accounting programEffective time managementStrong organizational skillsGeneral ledger accountingExpert in customer relationsSuperior research skillsAdvanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
ExperienceSenior Accountant,03/2010-01/2013Aegion Corp–Columbus,OH,Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.  Collaborated extensively with auditors during quarterly as well as year-end audit processes.Was in charge of doing some of the most complex funds not only within my group but across the company as a whole.  Completed month-end deadlines and various other recs as needed from time to time from various auditors.  Was one of the very few Accountants chosen because of my vast knowledge within multiple fund groups to take on some of the newest funds some of which have never been seen before withing Fund Accounting.  On numerous occasions showed the ability to learn on the fly as company training was not available for some of these unique and complex instruments.Accountant II, Mid Level,02/2008-06/2011PNC–City,STATE,Worked closely with Supervisors to accomplish daily deadlines as well as monthly deadlines for various mid/level accounting work.  Was responsible for a very demanding workload that was handled with respect, professionalism and timeliness.  Helped to assist in the training of new hires as we experienced tremendous turnover during this period of time.   Began to take on a variety of challenges such as handling of options, bonds and foreign currency.Investment Accounting I,11/2006-03/2008PFPC–City,STATE,Hired December 2nd 2006 during the most difficult and complex time as the Gabelli group was approaching year-end for nearly all of the funds.  Hit the ground running despite the fact had never worked in the accounting sector prior to accepting the position.  Was quickly given some of the more challenging funds as I familiarized myself with the accounting principles.  Was one of the very first accountants to begin to work with multiple groups making the company more efficient.  A key player at a valuable time.
EducationBBA:Business Administration,Expected in2006-Campbell University-Bouis Creek,NCGPA:Status->>. The result is, Potential Fit

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