For the given job description <<Senior Accountant will serve as a resource in accounting areas of focus, including timely completion of all month-end financial close tasks, analysis and reporting. This position will research, resolve, and document accounting related issues, and help develop and strengthen accounting and internal control processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of complex accounting concepts and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN! Facilitates and completes monthly closing procedures, including journal entries and general ledger reviews. Performs a variety of general to complex accounting and financial analysis functions in support of departmental duties. Coach and mentor less experienced accounting staff and help them resolve problems. Assist in developing streamlined internal control processes and serve as a liaison with teams outside of accounting to promote teamwork and collaboration across the organization. Coordinating deliverables and acting as a primary contact for the annual external audit. Compile information and assist in preparation for federal income tax returns, state income tax returns and related schedules. Research and provide accounting guidance and support functional or operational areas of the company. Drive process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Handle special projects, taking full responsibility for their successful and timely completion. Additionally, the candidate must meet the following Education andor Experience requirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting required.3+ years of progressive responsibilityLicensed CPA or successfully working toward obtaining CPA license.Public accounting experience a plus.Strong accounting skills and familiarity with accounting research tools.Strong understanding of internal controls and related procedures.Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.Displays a "roll-up your sleeve" positive attitude and takes ownership of hisher work.Ability to work independently andor with a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and proactively resolve or escalate issues across functions and follow up as necessary.High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.This role has the following physical demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes:Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses.Annual pay increases.Paid Time Off.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term disability.Company-paid Life Insurance.Tuition Reimbursement.Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.Charitable donation matching programs.>> the resume: <<SummaryAnalytical IT/MIS manager skilled in driving efficiency and productivity through development, delivery and support of organization's goals. Dedicated to creating and delivering high quality applications, reporting, and solutions to support day-to-day business objectives and future goals. Proven history of successfully translating technical requirements and employer/stakeholder feedback into business solutions. Strong proficiency in Microsoft platform tools with passion for utilizing excellent communication to accomplish business objectives and support end users. Committed to high quality service, management, and friendly support of front line workers, management, and leadership.
SkillsCOMPTIA Server+ certifiedCOMPTIA Net+ certifiedCOMPTIA A+ certifiedScope definitionProject managementTechnical writingExpense analysisBudget managementWork ethicCritical thinkingFriendly, positive attitudeStaff development and day-to-day managementCRMData managementDonor system managementTechnical troubleshootingData visualization and reporting
Experience09/2017toCurrentDirector of Data SystemsSpectrum Health|Detroit,MI,Managed implementation of application developments by collaborating with technical teams, stakeholders, and business analysts.Provided technology consultation to meet leadership's goals, both in terms of long-term objectives and short-term projects.Managed creation and implementation of software projects.Streamlined established processes by implementing leadership, stakeholder, and employee feedback.Supported IT application development, application support, system integration and system administration projects.Oversaw various software projects, including requirements analysis, milestone management and stakeholder relations.Achieved leadership and stakeholder vision and objectives through effective strategy development and execution in coordination with management teams.Managed a technical team to support day-to-day business operations and future projects, including software application support, data extracts and transformation, data visualization, project management, and application research and planning.Created banded reports and data visualizations using Excel, PowerBI, and Crystal Reports.01/2015to08/2017IS ManagerLiberty Healthcare Corporation|Rushville,IL,Provided technology consultation to meet leadership's goals, both in terms of long-term objectives and short-term projects.Managed creation and implementation of software projects.Oversaw various software projects, including requirements analysis, milestone management and stakeholder relations.Managed a technical team to support day-to-day business operations and future projects, including application support, data extracts and transformation, help desk issue resolution, network issue resolution, infrastructure planning, project management, and application research and planning.01/2008to12/2014Data AnalystAllied Motion Technologies, Inc.|Buffalo,NY,Managed diverse projects to accomplish stakeholder and leadership goals, including application creation, augmentation, transition, and replacement.Coordinated and led projects, including defining project milestones and developing budget.Created and implemented full-scale project plans, including overseeing development activities and design processes.Worked with internal team to obtain in-depth understanding of current applications used.Managed vendor relationships, including quotes and estimate management, contract management, contract negotiation, and service usage analysis.Conducted application lifecycle management activities through research, testing, deployment, support, and replacement.Supported enterprise applications, including accounting, learning management, manufacturing, bespoke data collection, and donor management systems.Wrote reports using MS Access, T-SQL, and Crystal Reports.Used reporting and ETL tools to troubleshoot data problems, troubleshoot application errors, and perform data extracts as internally requested.Created user documentation for various materials, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.08/2007to12/2007Help Desk TechnicianChild Evangelism Fellowship Inc|City,STATE,Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.Delivered local and remote Tier 1-Tier3 IT support for hardware and software to company personnel.Troubleshot daily IT desktop client issues, supporting multiple departments and various offices.Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to determine resolutions to problems and answer support tickets.Conducted root cause analysis to identify basis of application problem.Performed troubleshooting and resolution for company-wide technical issues.Supported software applications for Mac and Windows systems.Applied knowledge from COMPTIA A+ certification.Managed and supported the organization's LMS (Moodle).
Education and TrainingExpected in01/2002totoBachelor of Theology|TheologyInternational Baptist Bible College,Easley, SC,GPA:Expected in12/2006totoGED|Crosby High School,Waterbury,CTGPA:>>. The result is, No Fit

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