Accounting Specialist/Staff/Senior/Payroll Accountant
Resume:
GANIAT BELLO
RIVERDALE, IL 60827
TEL: 630-***-****
E-mail: ******@*****.***
OBJECTIVES
To obtain a challenging accounting position in an accounting field that
will permit the use of my skills and knowledge to maximize company
potential while developing additional knowledge and abilities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Connect Search LLC, Chicago, IL
Staff/Senior Accountant
January
2014 - Present
1. Prepare monthly report on accounts payable and accounts receivable.
2. Handles special projects, as assigned and also work closely with the
operations team.
3. Monitor, reconciled and analyzed accrual accounts, including but not
limited to bank, payroll, deposits, prepaid
expenses, and various liabilities account to ensure all
balance sheet accruals are accurate reflection of outstanding
liabilities
4. Coded and sorted invoices, including cutting checks for invoices to be
paid.
5. Ensured all accounting entries comply with GAAP.
6. Prepare daily and monthly journal entries and general ledger.
7. Prepare monthly bank and trial balance reconciliation
8. Perform cash application and collections activities.
9. Prepare analysis of monthly expenses and revenues.
10. Monitor and analyze travel and expense accounts
Accountemps, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Staff/Senior Accountant /Payroll Accountant/Bookkeeper
May 2000 - December 2013
11. Prepared daily and monthly journal entries and general ledger.
12. Assisted with annual budget, plan process, and Support quarterly and
annual audits.
13. Prepared and analyze monthly trial balance, financial statements and
statement of cash flow.
14. Calculated and monitor monthly borrowing base and loan covenant
calculations for distribution to bank.
15. Provided variance analysis between projections and actual activity.
16. Monitored, reconciled and analyzed accrual accounts, including but not
limited to bank, payroll, deposits, prepaid
expenses, and various liabilities account to ensure all
balance sheet accruals are accurate reflection of outstanding
liabilities
17. Ensured all accounting entries comply with GAAP.
18. Handles special projects, as assigned and also work closely with the
operations team.
19. Assisted in the automation of reports using the ERP system.
20. Prepared monthly report on accounts payable and accounts receivable.
21. Coded and sorted invoices, including cutting checks for invoices to be
paid.
22. Performed cash application and collections activities.
. Allocated various payroll and tax expenses through journal
entries.
. Processed union dues and make ACH payments.
. Managed all wage garnishments.
. Responded to and resolved any employee complains in regard
to payroll.
. Analyzed tax data for accuracy, investigated questionable
data and take corrective action when necessary.
23. Processed weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly payroll, distribute
checks, initiate electronic filings,
and make payroll tax payment.
24. Prepared federal and state tax returns along with sales and use tax
returns and real estate tax.
25. Prepared and reviewed Clients sales and use tax returns for the time
sensitive SUT compliance cycle.
26. Analyzed tax data for accuracy, investigate questionable data and take
corrective action when necessary.
27. Responded to, resolved, and track notices from taxing jurisdictions
28. Performed outgoing wire transfers, inter-company transactions and
prepared inter-company invoices and manage
Inter-company loan balances and interest.
29. Prepared monthly fixed assets and operating expense report.
30. Prepared monthly inventory report and perform physical inventory
31. Prepared analysis of monthly expenses and revenues.
32. Prepared month end and year-end closing report.
33. Prepared year-end W2's and 1099's including quarterly and yearly tax
940 and 941.
34. Ensured timely and accurate posting of payroll general ledger
activities for multiple employers and ledgers.
35. Compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley internal reporting requirements.
36. Ensured strict confidentiality of payroll data.
37. Monitored, prepared payroll accruals, and ensure all balance sheet
accruals are accurate reflection of outstanding
liabilities
38. Performed testing of system changes and periodic reviews of Internal
Controls over financial reporting.
39. Performed periodic reviews of current procedures to ensure compliances.
40. Analyzed and reconcile vendor rebates and claims.
41. Reviewed sales deals and claims for accuracy.
42. Identified and implement improvements in vendor credit department.
EDUCATION
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
Salem International University, Salem, WV
Masters Degree in Business Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong oral and written communication and professional accounting skills,
and the ability to work in a fast - paced environment and manage multiple
tasks. Self-motivated and can evaluate complex cases and express ideas
succinctly and have a reputation for prosecuting difficult patent cases.
Strong computer experiences including Microsoft word 2010, Excel 2010,
Access, Power point 2010, QuickBooks Pro 2013, Mas90, Peachtree 2010, JD
Edwards, SAP, ADP, Timberline, Lawson, Deltex, Great Plains, Hyperion,
Ceridian, Kronos, Fiserv Vision, FAS System, Macola, Tenant Pro, Vendmax,
Tax slayer Pro, Proseries.
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