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: <<SummaryFlexible accounting professional who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies. with over 8 years of experience  with account receivables and general accounting.
HighlightsMicrosoft Office, including Excel, (pivoting and V-lookup) Word, PowerPoint and Access ERP: JD Claire, Business Objects, AS/400, PeopleSoft, Oracle 11i,  Cognos and Siebel.
EducationDeVry University,Expected in––Bachelors of Business Administration:Accounting-GPA:Accounting
ExperienceJacobs Engineering Group Inc.-Project AccountantGallup,NM,11/2014-07/2015Researched and reconciled aged receivables on the balance sheet.Utilize available data to reach sound conclusions while making necessary adjustments, journal entries and recommendations.Prepared depreciation and amortization schedules for auditors.Bristol Myers Squibb-AR AnalystIndianapolis,IN,02/2013-07/2014Managed accounts receivable, processed non-cash clearance of receivable items, posted credit/debit memos to the sub-ledger; deduction adjustments, Reconciled Accounts Receivables against the ledger for month end close Invoicing, Aging reports, performance reports for management, processed refund checks Analyzed financial statements for credit worthiness as well as Dun & Bradstreet report.Set-up new accounts, monitored customers' accounts for payment trends Analyzed sales and used tax, provided support for W-9 and tax exemption certificates.Researched short payments.Assisted AP with check runs Project work--conducted ad-hoc research when assigned and provided support to external audits.Accor Hotels-Revenue AnalystLos Angeles,CA,10/2012-02/2013Researched Credit and Accounts Receivable portfolio valued up to $10M for leading global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions and document management systems.Evaluated contracts to help resolve billing/invoice issues, set-up new accounts Validated deductions to resolve short payments on invoices Researched system to clear missing payment /billing issues Processed monthly accounts receivable statement Provided an exceptional level of customer service and support Provided support for W-9 & tax exemption certificates.Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.-Sr. Accounts Receivable AnalystCommerce,TX,05/2007-09/2011Managed all aspects of Account Receivable portfolio valued up to $5M for leading innovator in the supply chain and data management sector Managed Accounts Receivable portfolio, conducted daily collection calls, managed aging reports: Invoicing; month end reconciliation against general ledger, Collaborated with various departments to reconcile customers' accounts Facilitated resolution of contested/disputed invoices Provided an exceptional level of customer service and support Created credit memos, processed refunds, provided support for W-9 & tax exemption certificates Researched short and missing payments, resolved PO discrepancies Analyzed and interpreted contracts with customers, monitored expiring renewal agreements, terminated contracts and accounts: Prepared contract buyout letters for early terminations Significantly reduced write-offs and increased cash flow to meet revenue goal.Ross Stores, Inc-Credit AnalystCamarillo,CA,04/2005-06/2006Assessed and determined prospective clients' credit worthiness Processed all credit applications and established credit limits Managed credit limits of existing customers Mitigated credit risk through surety letters and credit holds Conducted extensive credit analysis of financial statements to assess risk mitigation and utilized Dun & Bradstreet, Experian and Equifax reports as well as bank and trade references Built and maintained superior customer relationships, resulting in maximum levels of service and satisfaction.Response Media Products-STAFF  ACCOUNTANTCity,STATE,01/2002-03/2005Oversaw Accounts Receivable portfolio of $2-3M for direct marketing company, ranked among the top10 brokerage firms in the country.Managed AR portfolio of $3M, made collection calls, reviewed and managed aging reports on open invoices.Created credit/debit memos; provided support for W-9 and tax exemption certificates.Processed all credit applications for new and existing clients, placed and released credit holds.Invoicing Prepared and post journal entries, reconciled Accounts Receivable and prepared bad debt analysis.Established credit limits and provided an exceptional level of customer service.Researched short payments, bank reconciliation, invoicing and prepared check deposits.Cash application, lockbox clearing and allocation of payments; interfaced with sales and other relevant parties in reconciling accounts.Troubleshoot and resolved customers' credit inquiries and ensured policy compliance.Key Contributions: Exceeded goals through increasing cash flows over 100% and reduced bad debt.Proactively realized optimal collection efforts by ensuring on-time payment of invoices.
SkillsAccounts Receivables, Accounts Receivable, ad, AP, AR, AS/400, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, billing, Business Objects, cash flow, Cognos, contracts, Credit, credit analysis, credit risk, clients, customer service, data management, debit, direct marketing, document management, Dun, ERP, external audits, financial statements, general ledger, imaging, Invoicing, JD Claire, ledger, letters, Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, office, PowerPoint, Word, month end close, Oracle, PeopleSoft, reconciling, research, assess risk, sales, Siebel, sound, supply chain, tax, Troubleshoot>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit