Siqi Wang

**** ********** ******, ******** ****, CA, 94040

Cell: 617-***-**** - acur7a@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Master of Financial Planning, 2015

Bentley University Waltham, MA

Member of Financial Management Association and Investment Club

BBA: Accounting and Finance, 2014

Northeastern University Boston, MA

Professional & Community Associations

Member, Boston Marathon Training Group

Member, Women's Tennis Club in Northeastern University

Member, Financial Investment Group

Skills

Oracle R12

Netsuite, Billing.com

SAP: Vendor, Purchasing

Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook

FP&A

Experience with 1099 and 1042 tax information reporting and filing

Experience with W-8 forms

Journal Entries/Accruals

Master Data Accounts

Experience

Specialized Bicycle Components, San Jose CA

Junior Financial Analyst April 2016 to Present

Prepare analysis and presentations for management meetings. Perform special strategic projects and other related duties as required.

Assisted in the preparation and analysis required as part of quarterly financial forecast and annual budget process

Performed monthly consolidation and expense analysis of actuals with comparison to budget and forecast including explanations for major variances

Monitored spend on global marketing activities, working closely with the product managers to understand over/under spend

Performed ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support the business including new initiatives, ROI and cost savings opportunities

Coordination and oversight of marketing cost centers across multiple entities (US & International)

Responsible for ensuring expenses are reported in accordance with US GAAP

Built/Expanded relationships with other related functional groups across the company to help leverage financial analysis area

DigitasLBi Boston, MA

Financial Analyst September 2015 to January 2016

Provided accounting and reporting expertise and leadership on investment related initiatives, representing Controllers with Portfolio Managers, Tax, Actuarial and other key internal clients/partners.

Participated in re-design, implementation, and maintenance of investment accounting processes and controls for various asset classes.

Oversee the daily recording of investment activity by the third party administrators; providing guidance proactively.

Managed a staff performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, processing cash activity, and other investment accounting activities.

Performed period-end closing procedures, including analytical reviews of income earned, derivative valuations, and other financial statement items.

Investigated unanticipated variances and provide detailed comments to TPA or asset management operations team for resolution.

Prepared and review others’ preparation of GAAP and STAT investment related schedules

Assisted with preparation of supporting schedules and footnotes for regulatory (i.e. SEC, NAIC) filings and audits.

Assisted with initiatives for implementation of: new accounting standards, process improvements, and accounting processes and procedures for complex, new investment types.

Key role in compliance with the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and NAIC model audit rule, including driving forward change and process improvements in execution of controls and procedures.

Performed frequent ad hoc analysis and assist with special projects, as requested.

Citi Bank Boston, MA January 2015 to September 2015

Tax specialist

Tax return preparation and review of trusts, estates, individuals, partnerships and corporations for various industries, including IRS audits.

Generated more than $10,000 net saving by resolving a sale tax audit that had remained unsettled for 2 years.

Researched GAAP procedures and utilized PPC Accounting and Auditing Guidance.

Prepared and reviewed specific tax forms (1099, 1042, 1040).

Maintained filing of valid W-8 forms for foreign vendors to include updating W-8 tracking sheet, contacting vendors for expired or invalid forms.

Determined 1042 tax withholding for Vendor payments and notified tax department for IRS filing.

Year end 1099 tax reporting to include proper tax coding, running SAP files for Clients and entities, adding manual entries and adjustments.

Followed compliance controls and provided documentation for internal audit testing and SOX compliance.

New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA April 2013 to December 2013

Accounting Clerk

Payroll: processed full-cycle payroll for 130 salaried and hourly employees.

Accounts Payable: performed role for full-cycle accounts payable with approximately 100 weekly checks.

Accounts Receivable: Handled full-cycle accounts including billing, cash applications, labor applications and general ledger entries.

Responsible for the maintenance of internal departmental accounting system electronically and via back-up paper copies.

Maintained accounting records by making copies and filing documents.

Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.

Maintained accounting databases by entering data into the computer and processing backups.

Verified financial reports by running performance analysis software program.

Determined value of depreciable assets by running depreciation software program.

Protected organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Accomplished accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Inventory Control: Tracked parts and finished goods inventory.

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