ERIC WANG

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Temple City, California 91780 ac7wxw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over 15 years of experience in the accounting and finance fields, as well as expertise in healthcare and retirement funds. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills. Detailed knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Ability to organize, interpret, and compare various complex financial data.

Select Accomplishments:

Restructured the monthly financial statements, with additional enhancements based on process efficiency, and defined benefit plan (Pension and Health) and non-for-profit organization accounting guidelines.

Served as Project Manager on successful Oracle financial accounting system upgrade and implementation of cloud-based reporting software both timely and within budget

Oversaw a $10 million annual operating budget preparation and conducted monthly budget vs. actual variance analysis. Budget had been managed within 2% lower than actual.

Led the accounting team to assist auditors to complete a successful annual financial audit, by assembling and compiling audit testing data, updating process procedures, performing audit inquiries, and preparing audit supplemental schedules in a timely and accurate manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Premier Healthcare Services, Los Angeles, California

Senior Accountant June 2017 - Present

Assist the Controller in compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare monthly and annual income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Prepare journal entries by maintaining records, reconciling accounts and researching discrepancies. Review monthly bank reconciliations and assist with cash management duties.

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts including investments, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and accrual liabilities. Analyze, reconcile and record all intercompany activities.

Ensure proper recording of purchases and disposals in the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules.

Investigate and explain Actual vs. Budget variances for management reporting.

Perform accurate and timely month-end close, year-end close and preparation of annual audit schedules.

Prepare and provide required financial data for auditors, assist the Controller with independent auditors, managers and others seeking accounting information.

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Maintain and administer electronic database for payroll and processing of paychecks, verify reports and timely filing of payroll forms, responsible for payroll related matters and serve as back-up to the staff accountants.

California institute of technology, Pasadena, California

Senior Accountant June 2015 – May 2017

Ensured accurate recording of transactions in accounting system, including general ledge journal entries and cost transfers, for activity such as asset acquisitions, capitalized interest, capital leases and the funding of capital expenditures.

Performed periodic reconciliations and analysis of the general ledger accounts. Independently identified, investigated and resolved variances, often working with multiple Institute teams.

Prepared periodic reports and related analysis for internal and external customers, and external financial audits.

Performed research and analysis as well as ad hoc reporting and made recommendations for appropriate resulting actions.

Provided a high level of customer service to internal and external customers, often answering inquires and providing independent analysis and financial reports to the Controller, the Budget Director, and the external financial audit team.

Prepared complex financial schedules to track funding of capital building and land improvement projects.

Participated in year-end close and annual financial audit. Prepared audit schedules and updated financial statement footnote disclosures.

Provided training, oversight and performance feedback for staff accountants.

Created and maintained procedure documentation.

Screen Actors Guild – Producers Pension and Health Plans, Burbank, California 2000 – April 2015

Accounting Manager 2008 - April 2015

Produced internal and external financial reports, including monthly financial statements and regulatory reports, to ensure accuracy and timely completion.

Maintained Accounting Department financial system, including set-up and updates to chart of accounts and standard financial reports; created custom reports.

Performed cash management and bank account reconciliation. Monitored cash position daily.

Verified, analyzed, and recorded investment transactions based on monthly custodian reports.

Supervised year-end closing process and coordinated annual financial audit. Maintained audit check list and conducted review of all audit schedules, including summary of SOX reports and updates of financial statement footnote disclosures.

Responsible for the monthly close process, including review of all journal entries and posting to the general ledger of activities from Accounts Payable, Projects and Fixed Assets modules (Oracle).

Oversaw annual government tax filing, which included Form 5500s, Form 990s, Form 199s, and Form 1099s.

Prepared annual operating budget and annual report. Reviewed budget variance analysis.

Supervised department staff in performance of their duties and assignments. Maintained and updated department personnel files and summary of job descriptions.

Assistant Manager, Accounting 2005 - 2008

Supported the Accounting Manager in all aspects of department administration, including establishment and oversight of staff job duties, executing cross-training programs, approving weekly timecards, and assisting with drafting employee staff evaluations.

Prepared monthly accounting close schedule, and reviewed and posted various journal entries.

Assisted the Accounting Manager with production of monthly financial statements. Produced supplemental financial schedules, graphs, ad-hoc reports, and prepared monthly analysis related to pension and healthcare benefits costs.

Performed complex investment, bank and general ledger account reconciliations.

Assisted annual financial audit and prepared audit schedules.

Prepared department budget and conducted budget variance analysis.

Maintained Accounting Department financial system, including set-up and updates to chart of accounts and standard financial reports; created custom reports.

Performed advanced research and analysis as requested by upper management.

Senior Accounting Analyst 2000 - 2004

Prepared monthly journal entries.

Performed monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.

Generated monthly financial statements, including graphs, charts, and cover letters.

Performed research and analysis on expenditure variances and conducted budget variance analysis.

Assisted annual government tax filing of Form 5500s, Form 990s, Form 199s, and Form 1099s. Prepared tax filing schedules.

Assisted with annual financial audit and prepared audit schedules.

Supported the preparation of annual operating budget and annual report. Prepared operating budget for ten expenditure items, and prepared financial schedules for the budget book.

Prepared financial graphs, ad-hoc reports, and special projects.

EDUCATION

California State University, Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced User), PowerPoint, Outlook

Oracle financial accounting system (Super User), Cognos, QuickBooks, Sage

AFFILIATIONS

Arcadia Unified School District: Volunteer - School Music Club and Volleyball Team

Toastmasters Club, Temple City, California: Former Vice President of Membership

LANGUAGES

English and Chinese

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