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: <<SummaryCapable Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes.Insightful and self-directed with seven years of experience delivering quality. Employed critical thinking skills to examine issues and develop best practice solutions. Currently working towards becoming a CPA.
ExperienceSenior Accountant,09/2014-CurrentGraco Inc.–North Canton,OH,Founded in 2010, Panda Power Funds is a private equity
firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, which has the ability to develop, acquire,
construct, finance and operate large-scale, natural gas-fueled power generation
facilities. PPF raised a $6 billion fund and operates 6  power plants throughout the United States.​Prepared financial statements for different projects on monthly, quarterly basisPrepared journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations and internal reporting in a four day financial closeReconciled sub-ledger to general ledger account balancesAssisting with budget preparation and preparing the monthly budget/forecast variance analysis to the P&LMaintained and reconciled fixed assets schedulesAssisted in writing accounting policies for the key accounting
processesAssisted in implementing EPICOR fixed assets module to replace
Excel depreciation schedulesDirectly responsible for coordinating and managing payroll for over 50 employees on bi-weekly basis including resolving problems and issues with the payroll manager ADP.Project Accountant,04/2013-09/2014Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc.–Mechanicsburg,PA,Prepare monthly draw report for various projects - Brandywine, Liberty and Patriot.Monthly preparation of budget forecastingProvide support to project management monthly variance analysis for budget forecast.Prepare journal entries related to prepaid expenses, adjustments, accruals and inter-company transactions.Responsible for booking and reconciling the inventory, supplies, payroll and cash reconciliation.Align with corporate and operational initiatives with supporting financial and accounting documentationPrepare and reconcile monthly financial statements on timely basis.Responsible for all projects Accounts Payable process.Resolve vendor request on any discrepancy matters.Assist in month end closing and year end closeProcess ADP Payroll for Temple and Sherman O&M & backup payroll specialist for PGS.Staff Accountant,09/2010-03/2013Watermark Retirement Communities–Vacaville,CA,Maintained full accounting records for a multiple range of clients in the service, wholesale and retail industries.Computed taxes owed and prepared tax returns ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.Responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for up to 30 corporations.Handled responsibilities of analyzing month end financial reports and performed account reconciliations.Comprehensive knowledge of General Ledger.Assisted in preparing IRS Forms 1120 and 1120S.Entered invoices and managed accounts payable ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.Performed the tasks of posting checks, tracking General Ledger accounts, and posting Journal entries.Prepared closing Journal entries at year-end.Ensured filing and compliance with Sales and Franchise Tax deadlines for over 50 clients.Analyzed, prepared and input Payroll data.Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll reports including 941, 940, TWC, W-2/W-3 &1099.Resolved issues for clients on daily basis.Established relationships with client personnel at different levelsAdministered online banking functions.Trained new staff on various different functions.
Education and TrainingMaster of Science:Accounting and Information Management,Expected in2012-University of Texas at Dallas- Naveen Jindal School of Management-,GPA:Status-Accounting and Information Management GPA: 3.7/4.0 Magna Cum Laude GraduateBachelor of Science:Accounting and Information Management,Expected in2010--,GPA:Status-Accounting and Information Management GPA: 3.8/4.0 Magna Cum Laude Graduate
SkillsAccount reconciliations, accounting software, accounts payable, Bank Reconciliations, filing, financial reports, Financial Statement Preparation, financial statements, Forecasting, General Ledger, General Ledger accounts, General Ledger Accounting, month end closing, Quick Books, Sales, tax returns, monthly variance analysis>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit