Sales Customer Service

Senior Accountant

An organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. Experienced financier with strong analytical and problem solving skills. A multitasker that is successfully able to meet targets and resolve inconsistencies. A motivated professional that values teamwork and collaboration who is in the process of completing the CMA Certification.

Areas of proficiency include:

Sales and Use Tax

Month End Closing

Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation

Journal Entries

Internal Controls

Accounts Payable & Receivables

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diamond Hospitality Group March 2015 – October 2016

Senior Accountant

Monthly reconciliation of Revenue to Point of Sale Systems.

Prepared monthly sales commission statements.

Ensured integrity of financial information by collecting, reviewing, recording and verifying transactions.

Completed daily income audit and revenue journal from point-of sale systems.

Monitored all capital leases and ensured all depreciation expenses were consistently applied and recorded.

Responsible for preparing and distributing weekly accounting reports.

Responsible for tracking tax exempt forms and authorizations.

Managed Accounts Receivable Aging and collections and oversaw all Accounts Receivable invoices and cash receipts.

Completed over/short report investigated material variances and assisted profit center managers with resolution of significant items.

Reviewed and reconciled business units’ credit card statements.

Researched potential fraud transactions and credit card chargebacks.

Accomplishments:

Project Manager on ensuring all locations became EMV Chip compliant.

Improved the internal control system through segregation of duties for cash management.

Facilitated the efficiency of backdated financial statements within my first two months of employment.

Worked closely with regional, profit center managers, payroll, marketing and sales departments to ensure a more consistent flow of information.

Kennedy Information LLC (A Bloomberg BNA Business) April 2008 – February 2015

Senior Accountant

Responsible for filing multiple state Sales and Use Tax returns and ensuring compliance.

Pioneered web based filing of Sales and Use Tax returns resulting in improved efficiency and reduction in workload.

Performed month end closing procedures by balancing general ledger by preparing trial balance and reconciling entries.

Prepared journal entries for month end revenue recognition and ensured all subscription and event revenue was posted correctly in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciled subscription revenue for book and tax purposes.

Experience continued

Processed Accounts Receivable invoices and cash receipts transactions.

Monitored and recorded company expenses.

Entered invoices into accounts payable system after verifying a purchase order was received from ordering department and obtained Department Managers approval.

Prepared monthly sales commission statements.

Created a successful, positive and collaborative relationship with Sales Account Managers.

Prepared monthly sales analysis reports.

Assisted in the production of the yearly budget.

Assisted with the preparation of work-papers for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing.

Implemented Automated Clearing House and Electronic Funds Transfer transactions.

Attended CPE courses to improve Sales and Use Tax Nexus knowledge.

Cross trained and monitored two junior accountants.

Assisted with various human resources procedures.

Consultant February 2007 – April 2008

Accountant

Produced and distributed monthly internal management reports.

Performed analysis of expenses and reported all material variances.

Assisted in the preparation of annual sales budget.

Assisted with Accounts Payables and Receivables.

Created, coordinated and maintained new vendor accounts.

Provided customer service to vendors and account analysis.

Clinton Park Stables September 2000 – December 2007

Independent Business Owner

Responsible for all business procedures, processes and transactions associated with the successful operation of the business.

Managed a staff of four independent contractors.

Organized custom tours and provided services for various private functions.

BUISNESS SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Mas 200, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Salesforce.com, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATION

The Institute of Management Accountants: (2015 – Present) – Currently pursuing certification as a Certified Management Accountant with emphasis on strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, cost management, internal controls, financial statement analysis, decision analysis and investment decisions.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Accounting Principles (2006): The City University of New York – Baruch College New York, New York

Bachelor of Arts (1999): Accounting (Honors) Thames Valley University - London, England

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