Accounting Data Entry

GREGORY E. SARPLAH

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ACCOUNTANT

Accomplished, diligent, and detail-oriented Accountant with 9+ years experience in accounting and auditing including financial statement reporting, operations and financial performance. Ability to analyze and solve accounting problems with timeliness and accuracy.Recognized for the ability to prioritize work to affect an orderly flow of accurate information in the Finance Department. Ability to work with computerized accounting systems including spreadsheets proficiency.Develop, analyze and evaluate operations and planning, and budget development. Ability to adapt quickly to new softwares and processes. Have the ability to work effectively and independently based on initial direction. Have excellent work habits, including the willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SKILLS

Corporate Reporting● Financial Compliance ● Research & Analysis ● Verbal & Written Communication

● US-GAAP ● IFRS ● QuickBooks ● MS Office-Spreadsheets,Pivot tables,V-lookups ● XBRL Certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VANGUARD GROUP INCORPORATED, Fairfield, Iowa

Accountant, Feb 2013 – Dec 2014

Prepare payroll tax calculation for clients .

Prepare quarterly payroll reports for both state and federal agencies.

Develop payroll deductions and net payroll calculations.

Manages all account payables and account receivables transactions.

Reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly and supporting schedules in other areas such as fixed assests,prepaid deposits and other close areas.

Posting of journal entries.

Assist with various special accounting projects as assigned.

GENERAL AUDUTING COMMISSION, Monrovia, Liberia

Senior Staff Accountant, Nov 2007- Jan 2013

Creation of journal entries

Review and verify reliability and integrity of financial data/ accounting systems and respond to accounting deficiencies

Prepare initial draft reports for regulatory agencies and or/ granting agencies

Prepare reports and attach necessary backup documentation to schedules for multiple audits

Compile and analyze capital budget status

Process budget transfer data entry, including updating of various funds for special projects

Compile required documentation for submittal of reimbursement invoices

Monthly update of reconciliation schedules of selected accounts, including but not limited to Accounts Receivables, Deffered Revenues, Grant Proceeds/ Revenue and Capital Expenditures

Participate in forecasting and budget processes

Fixed assets data entry, which consists of the review of fixed asset listings, identification of fully depreciated assets and follow-up with custodians to determine current assest status

Participate in month end close

MONTSERRADO GROUP OF COMPANIES, Bushrod Island, Liberia

Staff Accountant, Feb 2005- Oct 2007

Maintain the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; reviews entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with the company’s and established accounting principles.

Develop and maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems.

Review reconciliations to ensure that they are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.

Reconciles bank and investment accounts, and prepares related journal entries.

Maintains and balances accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.

Assist in the preparation of periods and year-end reporting.

Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and coordinating with external auditors as appropriate.

Provide other accounting functions and responsibilities as deem necessary by the chief accountant or comptroller.

Assist with various special projects as assigned.

Prepare reports and attach necessary backup documentation to schedules for multiple audits

EDUCATION

Maharishi University, Fairfield IA, MBA (Accounting), Feb 2013 – June 2015

University of Liberia, Capitol Hill, Monrovia, Bachelor of Accounting, 2005

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