JUDE EWANG
Email: ***********.******@*****.***
Mobile: 678-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly organized, enthusiastic, self-motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional; adept at initiating and implementing efficient accounting procedures with a commitment to maintaining meticulous accounting records with commitment to quality, accuracy, and efficiency can be utilized, in order to facilitate business stability and assist in expansion .
CORE QUALIFICATIONS & SUMMARY
Detail oriented, efficient and organized professional with experience in accounting functions.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
An effective team player and equally capable of working independently with highly efficient Task Prioritization skills
Solid knowledge of Generally accepted accounting practices and principles (GAAP)
Remarkable knowledge on auditing practices and principles.
Strong ability to maintain accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office packages, QuickBooks
Multilingual with fluency in English and Turkish and the ability to learn languages quickly.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Arab Shipping Company-Atlanta
Account Receivable Specialist
MARCH 2016 – July 2017
Responsible for credit collections by contacting customers through phone, e-mail on a constant basis.
Respond to internal and external issues in a timely manner, including disputes from customers.
Performing different tasks that include posting cash receipts, updating cash flow reports, researching charge backs and making final decision for write-offs.
Processing and managing over the phone credit card payments.
Identifying discrepancies and ensuring proper posting through troubleshooting.
Managing the collection of delinquent accounts, preparing and examining accounting records, bank and other financial statements,
Collecting most of the old 2013-2015 debts by constantly contacting customers.
Preparing Journal entries for payments received through credit cards, cheques, and ACH and wire payment.
Update current reporting system to see actual balance for each account on weekly basis
Currently managing over 300 accounts
Collects about $6million dollars monthly
Reduced outstanding balance by 73%
Ensure compliance to all federal and local regulations for collection process
lutron Electronics-Virginia
Accountant.
April 2015 – January 2016
Applied accounting, financial principles and techniques while handling basic bookkeeping activities.
Supported and reported prior/current period adjustment and maintain bank reconciliation.
Handle tasks related to cash disbursement for petty cash and updating the cashbook regularly.
Managed customers transactions by ensuring proper invoicing, whilst issuing receipts for all payments
Resolved complex accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Monitored and reviewed accounting and system generated reports for accuracy and completeness
Maintained correspondence across departments regarding charges, payments, and delinquent accounts
Adhered to the month end checklist to ensure all month-end procedures were fully completed
Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial statements
Assisted in preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly and annual internal financial statements
Liaised with all levels within Cash Management, Accounting and Finance department to ensure accurate accounting of Accounts Receivables.
Assisted the financial manager in internal audit of financial processes, integrity of the General ledger, monthly management reports, budget input and monitoring and production of financial reports.
Performed daily audits to ensure the accuracy of funds
Philip Morris-Virginia
Junior Accountant.
January 2014 – February 2015
In charge of reconciling the company's statement and that of the bank while performing daily audits to ensure the accuracy of funds
Liaised with Cash Management, Accounting and Finance department to ensure accurate accounting of Accounts Receivables.
Researched and prepared reports for departmental and field leadership to identify and resolve aged active accounts while working closely with Account Manager, serving as a liaison in researching and responding to inquiries to solve routine accounting issue.
Process purchase order invoices, check requests for contract payments, travel reimbursements, and recurring monthly expenses
Maintained vendor files for all payments and established new vendor numbers as needed using correct addresses.
Solicited and reviewed quotations for purchased material including preparing, processing, and approving purchase orders
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Girne American University-2010
Cyprus-Europe