Accounting Accounts Payable

Jan Fauni, CPA ~ *** E ***th Street, Carson, California 90745 ~ 424-244-

**** ~ ***.*****@*****.***

Objective

To utilize knowledge of accounting and internal controls to effect

operational change leading to the heightened success of the business as a

whole; while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, cooperation,

and synergy between accounting and all other departments of an

organization.

Work Experience

Senior Accountant ~ 1/2010 - Current AIDS Healthcare

Foundation, Inc., Los Angeles, California

. Trained, mentored, and supervised staff on processing invoices, cash

receipts, journal entries, daily cash reports, and various ad hoc

projects.

. Performed monthly financial analysis on the organization's main lines of

business.

. Collaborated with accounting team members and across departments to

improve processes.

. Reconciled cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and long-term debt in

connection with monthly close process.

Consultant ~ 7/2008 - 1/2010 Vibrant Accounting and

Consulting, Inc., Torrance, California

. Advised small business and nonprofit clients on entity structuring and

regulatory compliance.

. Created and implemented accounting systems, business process controls,

and policies and procedures.

. Provided audit, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and tax planning

services.

Senior Accountant ~ 12/2007 - 7/2008 Playboy Enterprises,

Inc., Los Angeles, California

. Mentored and supervised the work of accounting staff.

. Performed monthly financial analyses and assisted with MD&A for yearly

and quarterly financial reporting.

. Collaborated with other accounting personnel and departments to identify

opportunities for improvement and implement new policies and procedures.

. Analyzed new and existing business contracts to ensure accounting

treatment consistent with GAAP.

. Reconciled cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, and

liability accounts in connection with month-end close.

Senior Assurance Associate ~ 1/2005 - 12/2007 BDO Seidman, LLP,

Costa Mesa, California

. Motivated, mentored, and provided on-the-job training on topics such as

professionalism, audit methodology, accounting and client operations to

new and experienced audit staff.

. Coordinated and performed financial audits of public and private midsized

companies.

. Collaborated with engagement team members, client executives, and other

client personnel to understand and assess the effectiveness of clients'

internal controls.

Accounting Assistant ~ 1/2004 - 1/2005 Good Companies, Carson,

California

. Prepared and posted journal entries in connection with month-end close.

. Reconciled accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid

expenses, fixed assets, liabilities, and inter-company.

. Coordinated with department managers provide timely and accurate

accounting data for monthly financial reporting.

. Provided support to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll

departments.

Accounting Assistant ~ 1/2003 - 1/2004 Werner Publishing Corp.,

Los Angeles, California,

. Processed accounts payable, including invoice entry, invoice allocation,

and check matching.

. Processed cash receipts, including payment application and deposit

preparation.

. Maintained fixed assets register and cash registers.

. Maintained schedule of independent contractors and reported to California

EDD as needed.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration - Accountancy ~ 5/2005 California State

University, Long Beach

. Beta Alpha Psi

Skills

Excel, Word, MAS200, AS400, Epicor, QuickBooks

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