Accounting Quality Assurance
Resume:
Sylvia M. Wells
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Professional experience
GWF Power Systems
Senior Accountant
. compile and analyze financial information to
prepare financial statements including
monthly and annual accounts
. ensure financial records are maintained in
compliance with accepted policies and
procedures
. ensure all financial reporting deadlines are
met
. prepare financial management reports
. prepare accurate and timely monthly,
quarterly and year end close entries
. monthly account reconciliations
. establish and monitor the implementation and
maintenance of accounting control procedures
. resolve accounting discrepancies and
irregularities
. prepare financial audit reports
. ensure accurate and appropriate recording and
analysis of revenues and expenses
. Monitor and analyze department work to
develop more efficient procedures and use of
resources while maintaining a high level of
accuracy
07/2005 - 08/2009
Quebecor World, Inc.
Accounting Manager
. Execute monthly close process
. Review, prepare and analyze account reconciliations
. Review, prepare and post journal entries.
. Identify process, control improvement opportunities, and work with Plant
Manager and Regional Controller to implement appropriate modifications.
. Provide support to internal and external audit activities including
preparation of audit schedules.
. Supervise, train and support members of Accounting staff
05/2004 - 07/2005
Bryluen International, Ltd.
Director, Finance & Operations
. Maintain the financial records, including general ledger, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, and other accruals, payroll journal, and
general journal.
. Establish, manage and perform accounting functions necessary to achieve
accurate and timely monthly financial results and reports
. Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process.
. Prepare and review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.
. Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
. Process payroll using Peachtree Payroll system
. Maintain Corrigo work order database
. Reconcile multiple bank accounts on a monthly basis
. Manage banking and cash management activities
06/2001 - 05/2004
Britesmile, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA
Senior Accountant
. Coordinate MAS 200 general ledger month-end closings for multiple
companies
. Manage and update standard monthly reporting packages as well as ad hoc
reporting requests
. Prepare and analyze financial statements for domestic and international
companies
. Maintain Fixed Assets database for multiple companies
. Reconcile multiple bank accounts on a monthly basis
. Manage banking and cash management activities
. Perform year-end audit and physical inventory reconciliation processes
. Supervise assigned accounting personnel and coordinate general accounting
services with other departments and functions
. Assist in the budget and forecast process
. Review month-end accounting information to ensure adherence to accounting
procedures and accuracy
. Recommend systems and report development to better support the company's
informational and operational needs.
. Participate in systems development projects.
. Work with IT to build tools and reports to enhance internal controls and
improve company efficiencies
04/1990 - 05/2001
John Muir Health System Walnut Creek, CA
Senior Accountant
. Establish, maintain, document, and enhance policies and procedures of the
accounting department
. Coordinate general ledger month-end closings
. Prepare and analyze financial statements
. Prepare actual to budget variance analysis
. Prepare Accounts Receivable Reserve analysis
. Analyze financial data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to
GAAP and OSHPD.
. Prepare external audit and tax schedules and provide support to outside
accountants
Financial Analyst
. Assist in preparation of annual budget
. Develop procedure manual for completing budget package
. Perform transfer of data to the Trendstar computer system including
quality assurance and resolution of errors
. Develop and maintain databases
. Produce and electronically transmit management reports
. Maintain records of all lease agreements
. Assist with various ad hoc report requests.
Staff Accountant
. Compile and analyze financial data necessary for preparation and data
entry of period end journal entries
. Review general ledger to ensure proper posting of revenues, expenses, and
journal entries
. Assist in preparation of internal financial statements using spreadsheet
software
. Balance and analyze patient revenue and receivables, physician rental
income, and government funded research projects
. Prepare reports for monthly and quarterly sales tax returns and
supporting schedules and for the financial activity of Cancer Research to
governmental agencies
. Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Education
May, 1994
San Diego State University San Diego, CA
Bachelor's degree in Management
Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA
AA degree in Business Administration.
Skills
. Excellent analytical and systems skills
. Good understanding of accounting concepts and practices
. Strong organization skills, able to multi-task and manage projects
. Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and manage well at all
levels of the organization
. Able to work independently, analyze problems and make decision with
minimal management supervision
. Excellent problem solving skills
. Able to research opportunities, create options, recommend solutions
. Able to prioritize tasks based on accounting close cycle
. Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, Access, FAS, MAS 200, Crystal
Reports
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