Manager, Accounting

Aleina Lee

Northbrook, IL *****

847-***-**** ******.***@*****.***

Accounting/Finance leader with fifteen years of experience in Financial Analysis/Reporting, Software Revenue Recognition, Consolidated Reporting, API connection for internal software, GAAP, Audit, Sales & Use Tax, Income Tax, Multi Entity Accounting, Payroll, E-Commerce, PCI Compliance, 401k, employee benefits, and supervision of staff. Has strong work ethic, ability to solve problems, analytical skills, team leadership and forward thinking. Always focus on value-added efficiency development and willing to participate in special projects and work with other departments. Served as a Treasurer with voting right for non-profit community organization for three years overseeing two million dollars. Received community service awards for volunteer work. Bi-lingual, English and Korean.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coates US Inc, Chicago, IL

Coates US Inc is the digital merchandising solutions provider delivering innovative digital hardware and game-changing Content Management Software

Manager, Accounting March 2018 – Current

Lead team of 3 accountants overseeing all the accounting activities; shortened month-end closing from WD12 to WD4. Developed control framework within accounting-relevant processes ensuring an effective control

Manage tax matters including advices and returns for multi-national entities; assist in transfer pricing

Closely work with Business Systems to ensure ERP is optimized for efficient company operations

Liaise with other departments on compliant and efficient operation setup

Senior Accountant November 2016 – February 2018

Joined when company first opened the Chicago office and managed all the accounting, banking, employment, insurance and tax matters for multiple legal entities

Set up company’s first 401k and health benefits; administered compliance for both. Implemented US payroll system

Managed sales & use tax setup for all the 46 jurisdictions with state registration and Avalara software

Set up Accounting team and implemented ERP system to support 250M contract which was the largest contract in the company history

Kaufman Hall & Associates, LLC, Skokie, IL

Kaufman Hall & Associates, LLC is the industry leader in management consulting services and EPM software for the healthcare industry.

Senior Accountant April 2015 - August 2016

Budget vs. Actual financial reports analysis and ad-hoc analysis

Lead consolidation of acquired business unit and legal entity accounting

Implemented software consulting team’s time tracking for efficiency/cost evaluation

Manage software subscription, implementation and hosting deferred revenue schedule and reconcile discrepancies

Manage API connection between ERP, CRM and Sales Tax Softwares

Set up and manage E-Commerce for conference registration and book sale

Manage sales tax and handle states’ correspondences

Implemented and manage Nexonia, expense reporting system including setting changes for better reporting and analysis

Automated payroll journal entry coordinating with payroll processor and HR department

Month-end and year-end close; record personnel expenses including bonus accrual and benefits, unsubmitted travel expenses accrual, bank reconciliation and other GL accounts reconciliation

Process time and material billing working closely with software consulting team

Staff Accountant November 2014 – March 2015

GL accounts and bank account reconciliation for month-end

Implemented new accounting system, Intacct during company transition from GreatPlains

Set up Avalara for sales tax automation and manage

Process monthly billings and renewal payment

Audit and process expense reports; reconcile company credit cards

Full charge in A/P; responsible for weekly check run and yearly 1099 reporting.

Assist in annual audit

Cartridge World North America, Spring Grove, IL

Cartridge World is the world’s largest franchisor for remanufactured and recycled ink and toner cartridges with $300M in sales through 650 stores in the Americas and 1700 stores worldwide.

Staff Accountant January 2012 – October 2014

Month-end closing within 6 working days; responsible for A/P, A/R and marketing fund accounting

Analyze store sales trend and accrue estimated rebates revenue

Audit and process expense reports; reconcile company credit cards

Full charge in A/P; responsible for weekly check run and yearly 1099 reporting

Review and approve expense reports for directors and board members

Assist in annual audit and 13 week cash forecast

Set up and manage E-Commerce activities and PCI compliance

Implemented Avalara for sales tax calculations and returns for 44 jurisdictions

American Library Association, Chicago, IL

The American Library Association (ALA), founded in 1876, is the oldest and largest library association in the world.

Staff Accountant June 2007 – December 2011

Responsible for preparing month-end journal entries and month-end close

Reconcile bank accounts, corporate American Express accounts, returned items, deferred revenues, billings, and donations. Brought up all the reconciliations up to date

Review bi-weekly payroll, ensure accuracy of pay data and payroll journal entries

Review and approve check requests up to $1,000

Review and approve expense reports for directors and board members

Supervise Accounting Representative

Assist in annual audit and implementation of new accounting system

Payroll Accountant May 2006 - June 2007

Processed bi-weekly payroll for multiple states

Reconciled payroll related accounts and prepared journal entries

Reconciled employee advances and accrued accounts receivable

Audited members and staff’s expense reports

Served as Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager backup, reviewed and approved invoices

Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements

Accounting Representative April 2005 - April 2006

Prepared daily lockbox transactions and reconciliations

Reconciled internet payment transactions and refund account

Audited expense reports, billings and processed credit card payments

Served as Payroll Accountant backup, processed and reviewed bi-weekly payroll

Responded to credit card inquiries quickly and politely

Entered journal entries into accounting system without errors

Distributed financial reports and daily mail

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea August 2003

Various Accounting Courses, College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

CPA Candidate; eligible to sit

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Salesforce, AvaTax, Intacct, NetSuite, Great Plains, QuickBooks, ADP, UltiPro, Concur and Nexonia

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

Board member at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, Wheeling, IL, January 2009 – December 2013

Treasurer & Accounting Mgr at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, Wheeling, IL, January 2009 - 2011

Community Service Award from Korean American Association of Chicago, August 2010

Grade 9th – 12th part-time math teacher at Canaan Jisanga School in Glenview, IL, November 2005 – May 2011

Good Teacher Award from Midwest Korean School Association, February 2009.

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