Accounting Assistant Professional

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December 27, 2014

MICHEAL KAHIN

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly motivated, detail oriented professional with experience in analysis and accounting. Effective

communicator who works well with individuals of all professional levels to resolve variances, refines forecasts,

and identifies opportunities for improvement.

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Reengineering Month-End Close Process

Cost Analysis Monthly Reconciliations

Ad-hoc Analyses Technical proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,

Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FAIRWINDS Credit Union

Senior Accountant, May 2013- Present: Processes accounting records and prepares monthly financial reports.

Calculating, preparing, and entering various month end journal entries into the General Ledger. Displayed strong

attention to detail by analyzing, reconciling, and verifying items in the General Ledger accounts were accurate. Review

and verify proper accounting treatment for accruals, prepaids and allocation of investments.

Prepared, presented, and consistently followed up on any discrepancies with the appropriate area in a timely

manner.

Collaborated with managers in the strategic plan to improve the ATM replenishments and service schedules to

optimal levels resulting in significant reduction of expenses.

Accountant, September 2012- May 2013: Reconciled and monitored daily activity from Out-clearings (deposits).

Allocated income and expenses to branches and departments. Processed accounting records and prepared monthly

financial reports. Assisted in testing and migration to new software systems.

Lead Accountant in the check 21 group that generated the Cash Letter that was sent to the Federal Reserve.

Instrumental in the implementation of mobile deposits and no envelope deposits at the ATM of the credit union.

Increased communication skills by providing training to co-workers about wire transfers on Fed line Advantage.

Sr. Accounting Assistant, July 2008- September 2012: Posted transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts.

Served as wire transfer operator for the on-line Federal Reserve terminal.

Instrumental in identifying the optimum levels of cash to keep in the ATMs to meet variable demand.

Improved efficiencies by turning ATM reports into a paperless process.

Developed and implemented new internal control procedure for processing ATM deposits in-house resulting in

improved efficiencies.

Accounting Assistant, June 2007- July 2008: Reconciled and Balanced ATM and Debit card settlements and posted to

the general ledger.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Finance, December 2005

Minor in Entrepreneurship

University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida

Passed all three levels of the CFA Program, and may be awarded the charter upon completion of the required work

experience.