Senior Accountant
Resume:
Ann M. DeStefano
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SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS
Experience – Diligent accountant who produces audit-ready work products within a fast paced environment
Team Player – Independent, yet thinks globally. Shares knowledge and continues learning.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills – Upholds positive working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Decision Making Skills – Develops and implements new ideas to increase productivity and cost savings.
Planning and Organizational Skills – Self-motivator with prioritizing and multi-tasking aptitude to meet deadlines.
Problem Solving Skills – Detail-oriented with the ability to think both creatively and analytically.
EXPERIENCE
May 2013 – ASPEN INSURANCE US SERVICES, Rocky Hill, CT
June 2015 Dept Head, Ceded Reinsurance Accounting
Managed quarter close for ceded reinsurance accounting dept of three legal entities
Provided leadership to one Junior and two Senior Accountants
Reconciled general ledger accounts; handled cash & collections in the millions, aged recoverables
Maintained clear and concise support for auditors and regulators, adhering to SOX & NAIC requirements
Analyzed actual vs. plan variances; presented results to Senior Finance Management Team
Coordinated with UK and Bermuda offices for accurate elimination on consolidated financial statements
Prepared GAAP reports and STAT regulatory schedules; contributed to MI pack, 10Q, and annual statement
Major accomplishment: Self-learned all dept processes and systems after a 100% turnover in staff
Sept 2008 – TRANSATLANTIC REINSURANCE CO., New York, NY
May 2013 Senior Accountant, Ceded Reinsurance Accounting and Analysis
Managed quarter close for ceded reinsurance dept
Created GAAP journal entries, wire requests, and support for audits
Reconciled payables and recoverables to general ledger for home office and nine global branches
Analyzed, charted, and explained variances in quarterly and yearly comparison periods
Prepared footnotes pertaining to reinsurance for 10Q and annual statement
Major accomplishment: Secured collateral to reduce company's Schedule F penalty by $18M. Earned an "Excellent" rating from Internal Audit for zero issues involving ceded dept processes
Mar 2006 – HEALTH NET OF THE NORTHEAST, INC., Shelton, CT
Sept 2008 Supervisor, Broker Commissions, Licensing & Compliance
Oversaw licensing of new brokers and assured compliance to state DOI regulations; supervised staff of 11
Ran Access queries and set-up Excel spreadsheets to manage data, pay broker fees, and calculate accruals
Major accomplishment: Applied a pre-existing auditor's compliance plan resolving 11 issues within 2 quarters
Oct 2003 – ODYSSEY AMERICA REINSURANCE CORP., Stamford, CT
Mar 2006 Accounts Specialist, Assumed Reinsurance Accounting
Verified accuracy of reporting; approved wire requests; researched and cleared suspense cash
May 1992 – D.W. VAN DYKE & CO. OF CT INC., Westport, CT
Sept 2003 Accounts Processing Assistant (Bookkeeper)
Paid operating invoices and expense reports; balanced bank statements; audited accounts
EDUCATION
Dec 2010 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY – JOHN F. WELCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting - Graduated Summa cum Laude (3.878 GPA out of 4.0)
PC SKILLS MS Office: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups), Word, Power Point, Beginners Access
Accounting/General Ledger/Annual Stmt Systems: SAP, Sun, CODA, Wings, Booke
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