Accountant

Lana Korolova

*** * *** ******, *********, New Jersey, 07072

Phone: 201-***-****, E-mail: *******@*****.***

Skilled and dedicated Accountant with proven success in general accounting, including

accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control, and general ledger experience. Worked for high profile companies and had been given positions of increasing responsibility as a result of advanced organizational and analytical abilities. The objective is to effectively translate my knowledge and experience into a challenging accounting position to assist in the continued improvement of the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accounting:

Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate financial data and to draw meaningful conclusions from the obtained information

Ability to control expenditures within limitation of approved budget

Assisting in preparing and analyzing financial statements and cost reports; providing explanations of significant monthly variances

Ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods in the assessment and improvement of financial management issues

Knowledge of auditing techniques/methodologies in the implementing enterprise risk management capability and internal control process

Strong knowledge of spreadsheet applications

Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, including GASBs, FASBs, SEC regulations, AICPA pronouncements

Time management:

Well organized, reliable, competent and able to get the job done

Able to prioritize tasks effectively achieving long- term and short- term goals

Proficient in managing multiple tasks; thrived within detail-oriented, deadline-driven environments

Ability to work proactively in a complex and busy office environment

Communication:

Communicate well in writing and in person

Interact professionally with all levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality

Known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues

Foster an open, transparent culture that encourages people to communicate information about potential risks and concerns

Customer service:

Highly motivated; strong interpersonal skill

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Computer Skills:

Advanced user of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

SBT, MBNA, MAS200, ACCPAC, QuickBooks, P21, Smart Client.

Ability to learn new computer programs and applications quickly.

EXPERIENCE

Stauff Corp. Waldwick, NJ 10/05 – 03/19

Accountant

Providing financial accounting advice, analysis and assistance to the company management meeting GAAP standards and corporate directives.

Responsible for the total budgetary operations of organizational segment including budget formulation and execution; gathering, comparing, and correlating information about projected costs of current and future programs and activities; analyzing the relative costs and benefits of alternative program plans; providing guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition and use of funds for program and administrative purposes; presenting budget estimates to leaderships.

Performing monthly bank reconciliations and cash flows reporting

Conducting cost of sales analysis and develop a sale forecast

Generating payments to vendors and suppliers, investigating discrepancies and providing variance explanations.

Managing payroll postings

Preparing and recording journal entries for month-end close

Maintaining fixed asset schedules and recording of all related entries

Assisting in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements as well as quarterly and annual review/audit schedules for external auditor. Drafting Management Discussion and Analysis informing about future prospects of the company.

Execute Corporate credit card reconciliation and posting

Inventory reconciliation

Atlantic Hardware E. Rutherford, NJ 06/04 - 10/05

Bookkeeper

Recording daily cash receipts

Preparing and maintained payroll

Keeping track of all payment status, following up

A/R collections, A/P processing

Bank deposits and bank reconciliations

Researching tax laws and filing the company’s Sale and Use tax returns.

Preparing cost reports and monthly financial statements

Burger Maker, Inc. Carlstadt, NJ 12/03 - 04/04

Bookkeeper

Cash receipts, bank deposits and bank reconciliations

A/R collections, customer service

Credit adjusting, closing journal entries

System input, data corrections

Bill Yee Associates, Inc. Rochelle Park, NJ 03/00 - 11/03

A/P - A/R Specialist

Accounts payable billing, inventory control

Recording daily A/R checks, customer service

Preparing bank deposits and bank reconciliations

Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial information for the company.

Assisting in preparation of financial statements

Performing day end processing and system backups

System back-up & general office duties

EDUCATION

Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ 11/2001 - 04/2002

Computerized Accounting

Kiev College of Technology Kyiv, Ukraine 9/1980-5/1984

B.S. in Accounting

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