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 CPA who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technology. Adept at budget forecasting, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and ad hoc analysis.
EducationUniversity of St. FrancisChicago,ILExpected in2010––MBA:-GPA:Graduated with a 3.8 GPASt. Xavier UniversityChicago,ILExpected in2007––BBA:Accounting/Finance/Management-GPA:Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.Participated in the Honors Program for 2 years, member of Student Government Association (SGA) and Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE). Triple majored in Accounting, Finance, and Management graduating Summa Cum Laude in 3.5 years.
ExperienceCollins Aerospace-Cost AccountantFort Worth,TX,03/2012-CurrentTracked all capital spending against approved capital requests.Completed month end closing entries related to fixed assets and maintenance spend.Attended and provided finance support for daily operational reviews for business unit.Reviewed approvals for expenditure and entered capital line items into SAP for capital spend.Settled completed capital expenditures through technical completion and creation of assets in SAP.Apex Systems-Business Analyst 1Wichita,KS,03/2012-03/2013Provided financial analysis and support for cost reduction projects including facility relocations.Provided monthly support to facility managers through profit loss statement reporting and monthly revenue and expense forecasting.Assisted facility managers in obtaining capital through financial analysis of cash inflows versus outflows and processing requests for procurement of capital.Facilitated budget process and coordinate information between facility managers and support groups. Compiled and summarized global budget data submissions to present to executive team.Marmon Holdings, Inc-Accountant / Financial AnalystWagoner,OK,03/2010-03/2012Analyzed daily sales and margins and report results to company management. Worked with field in resolving billing and costing errors.Assisted with the Treasury function – daily cash funding, loan reconciliation, reconcile deposits to AR postings, etc.Assisted with the preparation of income and balance sheet statements.Prepared journal entries and reconciled various ledger accounts.Calculate and accrue and reconcile monthly commission amounts.Prepared, filed, and reconciled various tax accounts and tax returns.Assisted in the preparation of required monthly, quarterly and annual reports/audits.Apex Systems-Business Analyst 1Wilson,NC,2008-03/2010Managed sourcing studies that involved moving product around the globe to the most efficient facilities based on cost, quality, and delivery performance.One study in particular required travel to Japan and involved determining the most cost effective manufacturing footprint that would be aligned to support prime product strategy.Achieved 6 sigma green belt on +10 six sigma projects resulting in +$1M in annual savings.Provided baseline cost data and financial savings impact from project proposals.Provide financial analysis, accounting support, and approval for capital Requests for Investment.Acted in product accountant role providing support to product manager through preparation and presentation of monthly departmental expense and profit/loss statements.Provided analysis and business reasons for business plan variances, and identified cost reduction opportunities for the business.Worked with functional managers planning, monitoring, and analyzing budgetsPromoted to Business Analyst 1 from Accountant in January 2010
SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel – intermediate to advanced – pivot tables, vlookups, sumif, etc.Word – intermediatePowerpoint – intermediateAccess - beginnerERP SystemsOracle – FortitudeHyperionSAP - GL, WBS elements, AMM, PurchasingSRC (Business Objects)Crystal ReportsLanguagesPolish - intermediate>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit