Temple City, CA *****
*****@*****.***
Career Summary Accomplished, highly qualified professional with extensive
financial reporting and SEC reporting experience, combined with
strong analytical and computer skills and solid knowledge in
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Significant Possess diverse professional accounting experience with private
Qualifications and publicly-traded companies and SOX related compliance
Successful track record working on large international
companies with hands-on consolidation, intercompany
eliminations, financial reporting and SEC reporting
Highly adept at performing numerous accounting functions
including cash flow management, review of journal entries and
year-end accrual estimates, analyze financial data for
reasonableness, and preparation of financial statements, cash
flow statements and schedules, and related footnote disclosures
Proven experience motivating and training teams of accounting
staff to enhance work performance and inter-departmental
cooperation
Highly analytical, team-oriented professional with keen
interest in corporate accounting and reporting
Professional PKF, Certified Public Accountants, Glendale, CA
Experience November 2002-April 2010
Audit Supervisor
Planned, coordinated and managed financial statements audits of
companies with over $500 millions in revenue and companies with
foreign subsidiaries
Participated in audits of SEC registered companies and reviewed
10K and 10Q filings
Assisted clients with consolidation and preparation of
financial statements, cash flow statements and schedules, and
footnote disclosures in compliance with GAAP
Researched GAAP standards and latest pronouncements to
determine and apply proper accounting treatment for identified
accounting and reporting issues
Recruited to special project to provide consulting service on
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance to companies with $2 billions
in revenue
Reviewed journal entries and calculations of year-end accrual
balances
Ensured general ledger balances agree with corresponding
subsidiary ledgers and addressed variances noted during
reconciliation
Analyzed financial data and actual vs. budget variances in
light of industry trends
Evaluated internal control structures and provided
recommendations for cost reduction and to improve business
processes and accounting policies and procedures
Supervised multiple engagements and teams of accounting staff
simultaneously and ensured efficient completion
Motivated and trained staff to boost work quality and
performance and improved cooperation among departments
Worked closely with upper management at the firm to streamline
audit approach and strategies and improve engagement budgets,
staffing assignment
Recruited by upper management to assist with ad hoc projects
and special reports.
Proficient in using MAS 90/500, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and
knowledgeable about Great Plains
Arthur Andersen LLP, Los Angeles, CA
January 2002-May 2002
Tax Associate
Prepared over 100 federal and multi-state tax returns for
high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and various trusts
Identified and researched various income tax and investment
issues to help clients reduce tax liabilities
Acquired technical knowledge of CCH ProSystem fx Tax, A-Plus
Tax, and numerous research applications
Education / University of Southern California
Professional December 2001 Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Affiliation
AICPA Member
Computer Proficient in the use of ProSystem fx Audit and Tax, GoSystem
Skills Audit, PPC e-tools and online research, Quick Books, BNA Tax
Research, Oracle, MAS 90/500, PeopleSoft, and MS office (Word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Advanced Excel skills