Senior Accountant Assistant Controller Accounting Manager

Account Reconciliation Financial Statements Management General Ledger and Journal Entries

Mortgage Banking Individual and Corporate Taxation Financial and Cost Accounting Risk and Return Analysis

Qualifications Profile

Multifaceted, goal-driven, and analytical professional, offering broad-based experience in managing internal controls and financial operations; complemented with expertise in general accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, auditing, and tax preparation.

Recognized for strategic management approach and strong dedication to leverage well-rounded skills to drive organizations toward business growth and development. Effective at establishing strategic partnership with key stakeholders to guarantee efficient coordination of internal controls and processes, while maximizing business opportunities. Strict at ensuring compliance with company policies and other established financial guidelines and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).

Professional Experience

HomeStreet Bank Seattle, WA

Senior Accountant 2013–Present

Effectively carry out accounting functions in relation with the company’s mortgage banking activities, which include journal entries preparation and reconciliations with secondary marketing activities, mortgage servicing rights, derivatives, and repurchase reserves

Assume full accountability in creating and approving monthly reconciliations for a $2.4B loan portfolio

Handle general ledger and systems process for monthly close, which include revenue and expense allocations for single-family branches and departments

Work in collaboration with other accountants in addressing and applying corrective actions to any problems and questions regarding acceptable accounting practices and standards

Career Highlight:

Made significant contribution in the deployment and automation of the Loan Servicing Platform project for company’s general ledger, which enhanced the overall loan accounting procedures of HomeStreet Bank

Microsoft Redmond, WA

Financial Planning and Analysis Finance PM (Contract) 2010–2013

Provided expert oversight to all facets of procurement process, contract tracking and renewals, invoice tracking, and financial management reporting procedures

Conducted and created financial performance review for the Extended Leadership Team

Efficiently fulfilled expanded duties, such as financial planning, budget forecasting, mid-year planning, customer satisfaction measurement, link cost optimization and investments for business drivers, long-term financial model, and risk and return analysis

Thoroughly assessed results of online sales financial analysis and systems integration

Designed a marginal cost analysis model that identified new scaling and cost optimization opportunities

Performed scenario analysis to determine and maximize what-if and multidimensional opportunities

Assisted on the decision-making process through implementation of quantify cost optimization initiatives

Administered the integration of industry trends and competitive benchmarking in the development of financial analytical models

Coordinated with project managers in the preparation and presentation of budgets and forecast to leadership teams

Communicated information regarding customer requirements for account strategic planning to leadership team

Career Highlights:

Supported successful retail expansion of Microsoft through execution of gross margin study and management

Led the strategic efforts in the transition of manual to automated financial reports

Contributed in the development and implementation of central reporting portal for the team

Washington Mutual Part of Chase, Accounting Seattle, WA

Senior Accountant 2006–2009

Ensured the maintenance and close monitoring of automated accounting systems, while participating in testing and implementation of a new system within the organization

Utilized various computer systems in creating and reviewing periodic reports and financial statements

Spearheaded and completed assigned responsibilities and special assignments as needed which included:

Approval of business transaction details, journals, ledgers, and other records;

Authorization of posting, filing, calculation, balancing, and reconciliation of routine and special data;

Maintenance of appropriate accounting records, along with the control of various accounting functions;

Research and composition of accounting materials;

Reconciliation of various general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts;

Delivery of detailed information regarding different practices and procedures to executives.

Acquired broad knowledge of various aspects of the mortgage industry

Expertly managed account entries in accordance with all internal information from other departments and sources

Guaranteed the completion and accuracy of general ledger postings through keen transactions review

Executed thorough investigation on questionable entries to generate corrective actions and measurements

Defined similarities and differences between data and identified specific information by researching records in compliance with standard procedures

Handled the coordination and explanation of all internal procedures to new employees and management

Served as problem identification and resolution resource, in charge of assisting and resolving problems and questions related to acceptable accounting practices and standards in support to other accountants

Career Highlight:

Directed the smooth and successful transition of job duties from Chatsworth, California to Seattle, Washington

Efficiently handled the preparation and processing of financial reports for more than $131B Mortgage portfolio at Washington Mutual

Earlier Career

Konecranes Canada Inc. Accounting Burlington, ON

Junior Accountant

The HouseSitters, Accounting Toronto, ON

Accounting Administrator

Education

Master of Business Administration in Accounting, Dec 2010 § City University, Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Mar 2006 § City University, Seattle, WA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 2018

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Tools Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) Informa Software Mercury SmartDash Financials

MS Sales IO Creation MS Order MS Inquire FinWeb SAP Great Plains Microsoft Dynamics Peoplesoft

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