Summary

Talented accountant currently seeking an Accounting position with a company. I bring forth 13+ years of experience in performing accounting responsibilities and business analytical functions. My expertise is in completing monthly close procedures, including account reconciliations, journal entries and Financial Reporting. I have many skills that will contribute to the continued success of your company, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Aging Reports, Accuracy, analytical, attention to detail, Balance Sheets, cash receipts, Business Awareness, Analytical, Accounting processes and Accounting Principles.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting 2015

Mercer University (Atlanta, GA)

Professional Experience

Senior Accountant Apr 14- Jan 15

Credit Union Service Corporation (Duluth, GA)

Ensures the Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are fully balanced to accurately account for the accrued tax and to guarantee this tax is included in the invoices

Responsible for the monthly journal entries

Balances the entire general ledger and sales journals for the regional credit unions

Incorporates the elaborate accounting spreadsheets formulated in Microsoft Excel into Peachtree Software so that invoices can be properly determined and distributed

Forecasts the amount of money expected to be received on a monthly basis through the submission of invoices to the regional credit unions

Financial Accountant Jun 13- Dec 13

WellPoint, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)

Entered invoiced into SAP system and audited paid claims for overpayments using various techniques including system-based queries (Qcare Database, BDO Sytems Access, and Excel)

Closed month end accounts receivables reconciliations through Oracle Software

Provided divisional accounting assistance to improve timely and accurate reporting of data for Corporate

Posted cash recovery cash applications and reconciliations through Qcare database

Maintenance of general ledger functions such as close periods, security set up and structure, opening and closing accounts, cost centers

Performed collection activities to ensure the recovery of overpayments and maintenance of unprocessed cash and accounts receivables

Audit of daily check deposits from various providers to BlueCross BlueShield, Empire, Anthem

Financial Insurance Agent Feb 09-Mar 11

American General Life, Accident and Health Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA )

Communicated policy information to clients in an effective and thorough manner, both verbal and written

Reconciled all accounts and activity through Bank of America Business Account weekly and monthly

Specialized in writing insurance policies for Life, Accident and Health and Retirement accounts

Responsible for managing agency budget of over $100,000 in revenue.

Coordinated with Senior Auditor to perform monthly auditing reports and SOX review.

Analyzed Profit and Loss statements and reports to summarize current and projected income.

Associate Accountant Feb 07- Jul 08

Kraft Foods Corporation (Norcross, GA)

Entered return authorization invoices into proprietary Matrix Database

Assisted with the month-end close including general ledgers, journal entries and account reconciliations

Assisted in the transition from QuickBooks to SAP database

Prepared and compiled monthly, quarterly and annual auditing review in compliance with SOX regulations

Generated discrepancy reports through Matrix Database for debits and credits for internal and client refunds

Authorized and determined if returned items were debited or credited to vendors

Supported financial controller in the development and reporting of key performance indicator

Professional Associations

Member, Who's Who among American Students 2014- Present

Attends monthly meetings

Member, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) 2001- Present

Attends monthly meetings

Military

Mental Health Technician, United States Air Force 2006

Certification

Life, Accident and Health Insurance Certification 2009-Present

Skills

Program Knowledge: Vista Accounting, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, ACT, Lotus Notes, Quark, Explorer, QuickBooks, SAP, Sage MAS 500, MAS 400, MAS 90; PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Ariba, Contract Management Tool, RPL, MMAT Accounting System, Peachtree Accounting Software, Great Plains Accounting Software

Languages: Bilingual- Proficient in English and French

References

1.Mr. Herber Woo

Senior Controller/Vice President of Accounting and Finance

Credit Union Service Corporation

Direct Report/Manger

1 year

1-800-***-****

2.Jamal Williams

Financial Accounting Manager

WellPoint, Inc

Manager

2 Years

404-***-****

3.Candice Green

Student Admissions Enrollment Associate

Mercer University

Manager

4 Years

678-***-****

4.Monica Leverette

Financial/Auditing Accounting Manager

Macy’s Systems and Technology

Manager

1 Year

904-***-****

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