Alissa O. Carpenter

225-***-****

accycw@r.postjobfree.com

Project Analyst

Project Management...Operational Analysis...Database Administration...

Research... Report Generation...Budgeting...P&L Variance... Accounts

Payable... General Ledger...

Relentless Accounting professional with rapidly growing responsibilities on

a financial analysts team. Often called upon as a resource based on strong

technical knowledge of both software and account details. Proven strengths

in research and database utility, analysis of general ledger variances, and

project management. Has the capacity to maintain and achieve working

requirements in a fast-paced environment. Consistently reviewed as a hard-

working, team player who multi-tasks effectively and requires little direct

supervision. A fast learner, who takes initiative when called for.

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, in particular Word, Excel, and

Outlook. Knowledgeable of Sharepoint and Cognos applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arthur J Gallagher September 2013-Present

Financial Analyst

. Prepare and compile reports used by the Senior Analyst for forecasting

and budgeting

. Analyze sales and revenue trends month over month and YTD

. Research P&L Variances

. Mentor Account Managers on monthly revenue activity and changes

. Assist in the implementation and development of standard procedures to

streamline the Financial Analysts monthly tasks

. Handle special projects for the department

. Bata test new website software for accurate financial reporting and

efficiencies for the end users

Arthur J Gallagher 2010-September 2013

Senior Accountant

Originally hired on as an Accounts Payable Specialist and was rapidly

promoted to this more senior role based on performance. Learned

appropriate software quickly, leading to Elite knowledge of insurance

software program, EPIC

. Beta-test project definition/scope to assure proper functionality of new

software & ensuing updates

. Follow through with project implementation by training end users

. Prepare, review and finalize SOPs for the Accounts Payable division and

the offshore processing team

. Assist Financial Analysts in production analysis by researching and

resolving variances

. Prepare detailed reconciliations of the general ledger accounts

associated with the A/P Department

. Research client account discrepancies to assure accuracy and validity

. Mentor and train new hires in all aspects of the A/P functions and

processes

Education

Louisiana State University August 2010

Bachelor's Degree Business Finance/Marketing

Bishop Sullivan High School; Baton Rouge, LA Graduated May 2005

Earlier Work History

Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation Baton Rouge, LA

2008-2009

Development Intern

. Assisted with data collection to generate databases for annual donation

mailings.

. Developed a good understanding of the importance of establishing and

maintaining deadlines.

. Solicited and analyzed quotations for company events.

. Gained insight into project organization and coordination for projects of

all sizes.

. Performed research and analysis of data collected.

Risk Management Services, LLC Baton Rouge, LA

2006-2007

Accounting/Auditing Assistant

. Used Excel to formulate experience mods to compare and analyze data.

. Improved my public relation skills and developed great customer

relationships.

. Worked efficiently and effectively under pressure on projects with tight

deadlines with little direct supervision. Researched and analyzed data

for year-end contract renewal and rates.

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