Accounting Manager

Parul Krieger

Feeding Hills, MA ***** 413-***-****

************@*****.***

Senior Financial Accounting Professional

Engaging, data driven professional with broad-based success leading teams that manage complex accounting and financial activities, drive change through process enhancements, and execute IT implementations.

Skilled leader, effectively delegating direct reports and other work team members to accomplish group and organization goals. Expert in the organization of work flows and structure; proven ability to leverage standard work to streamline processes. Excellent in handling all aspects of the monthly close process, including financial analysis and preparation of various month-end deliverables. Cooperative participant in cross-functional projects; experienced manager of successful IT implementations. Strong communicator; report findings at the appropriate level of detail for the audience, overcome objections, and gain buy-in for corrective actions. Proven ability to provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues. Maintain expertise in Corporate Taxes, SOX, and other applicable regulations.

Team Leadership

Data Analytics

Process Improvements

Coaching & Development

Reporting & Variance Analysis

IT Implementations

Resource Allocation

Accounting Skills

Standard Work

Strategic Planning

GL, Journal Entries, Payroll, SAP

Problem Solving

Persuasive Communicator

Corporate Tax Regulations

Regulatory Compliance; SOX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AAA Aircraft Supply, LLC, Enfield, CT

Senior Financial Accountant & IT Admin

2015 - 2018

Lead a team responsible for all accounting activities of the assigned entities within the region. Produce monthly management reporting and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Ensure accuracy of data within systems, supporting GL reconciliation, taxation, and payroll functions. Appropriately assign resources to ensure all financial duties are completed promptly and accurately. Confirm compliance with regulations, specifically SOX. Assist with external and internal audits.

Selected Accomplishments:

Project Manager for upgrade/implementation of ERP system; created seamless transition with no downtime.

Created a full and comprehensive set of standard work for all aspects of Corporate accounting.

Tighe & Bond Inc, Westfield, MA

Project Accountant

2014 - 2015

Worked on site with project management team for large projects. Oversaw accounting administration, subcontractor administration and purchase order contract administration for all assigned projects. Provided billing services on a project level. Leveraged document management systems to identify additional information required or documentation needed by individual clients. Reconciled subcontractor and supplier invoices with committed costs. Processed payables promptly. Worked with leadership to ensure project budgets are accurate and current.

Selected Accomplishments:

Created a comprehensive set of standard work, documenting a previously inconsistent approach and reducing waste in billing processes.

Provided budget analyses for Engineering Project Managers; optimized utilization of budgets on any given project.

United Technologies, Farmington, CT

Financial Accountant Analyst

2010 - 2014

Focused on international General Ledger (GL) activity, completing journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accurate, detailed records. Utilized a small team to perform both routine duties and ad hoc reporting; provided value-added analysis. Generated monthly financial reporting. Assisted other departments with budget preparation and financial trend reporting needs, including feasibility studies. Supported ongoing efforts to computerize manual procedures and promote efficient use of resources. Worked with project managers to implement process improvements that enhanced the functionality of financial technology.

Selected Accomplishments:

Identified deficiencies within the withholding process of the India expat; developed a solution to minimize penalties. Negotiated a payment of $2 million in back taxes to the India tax Authorities, waiving any remaining penalties and interest.

Recognized a $320,000 credit with the Canadian Tax Authority for UTC that was applied in the 2012 tax year.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Accounting University of Phoenix, (May 2009)

Associate of Science, Computer Systems Engineering Springfield Technical Community College, (May 2001)

Technical Proficiencies

Proficient in SAP; Black Baud (Financial Edge), Banner & BST; ADP Payroll package

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