Senior Accountant

Brandon Phan

Sr. Accountant Accounting Manager Bookkeeper

*********@*********.*** 818-***-**** West Hills, CA US Citizen

Professional Summary

Accounting professional with over 20 years of experience with reputation of leading and managing teams as well as grow the department.

Excellent computer skills and have strong knowledge of computerized accounting software such as QuickBooks, ADP Payroll, Excel skills (Hlookup, Vlookup, Pivot tables, Formulas, VBA programming), Word, MS Power Point, and Outlook.

Possess exceptionally strong quantitative, analytical, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day and week.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and possess the ability to calmly and efficiently address situations from routine to emergency.

Knowledge of PC troubleshooting and basics of computer networking

Accounting Skills

General Ledger (GL), Account Payables (AP), Account Receivables (AR), Bank Reconciliation, Inventory Reconciliation, Cash Reconciliation, Balance Sheet, Income Statement – Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Pension Accounting, Asset Listing, Schedule of Income & Expense, Payroll Processing (HR Systems), Business Tax Returns, W2, 1099, 571 L, Sales Tax, Secretary of State Filings, Purchasing Orders (POs), Budgeting, Journal Entries, Audit Trail, Job costing, Billing History, Document Management, Property Tax, Bookkeeping, CPA Reports, Worker’s Compensation Insurance payroll-based reports and audit

Computer & Software Skills

MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Vlookup, Pivot tables, VBA, Quickbooks, Peachtree, SAGE, ADP

Achievements & Accomplishments

Achieve 98% cost reduction by eliminating redundant processes.

Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information

Maintain accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

Contribute to a 90% increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

Increase profitability by 95% by eliminating redundant accounting management procedures.

Professional Experience

Conejo Complete Inc., Westlake Village, CA (February 1997 – Present)

It is a corporation which executes the plans provided from landscape architects and signs contracts in large scaled projects with commercial and residential customers.

Role: Sr. Accountant / Accounting Manager

Oversaw and executed on all financial cycles from revenue, payroll, expense, equity, and month end close.

Revise and streamline inefficient work procedures with automation software.

Build up networking with accounting operating system for multi-users

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.

Manage accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.

Process an average of 500 invoices per month for a large-scale organization.

Conduct month-end balance sheet reviews and reconcile any variances.

Engaged stakeholders in financial overview of Company through review of management financials and KPIs.

Increase efficiency and alleviate workloads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.

Process payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.

Process journal entries, online transfers and payments.

Prepare and submit taxes monthly, quarterly and yearend.

Manage office staff in an effective/respectful way.

Provide staff training for meeting business goals.

Accounting Skills Utilized–

Account receivables, Account payables, General ledgers, User-roles, Inventory, Payroll, Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Cash flow, Advanced Find, Reports, Reminders, Graphs/Pie charts, Audit trail, Batch transactions

Computer Skills & Software Used –

QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, ADP, Excel, VBA in Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, FileMaker Pro, Windows Server

Destination World, Woodland Hills, CA (March 1994 – January 1997)

It offers a complete selection of travels, tours, accommodation, flights, cruises, rail, travel Insurance, car rent and provided very committed service in hospitality industry.

Role: Senior Staff Accountant

Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.

Set up networking with multi-user accounting software and trained the staff to utilize effectively.

Restructured and analyzed to improve budget and forecast reporting.

Reduced entry input time by 95% and decreased errors by 100%.

Accounting Skills Utilized –

Account receivables, Account payables, Bank reconciliation, General ledgers,

Journal Entries, Reports.

Computer Skills & Software Used –

Peachtree, SAGE, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Publisher, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS-DOS.

Educational Qualifications

AA in Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Direct Marketing from Utrecht University

ECABO – Economic & Administrative Career Education: Application Programmer

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