Yu Chong Kim

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Profile

Growth-oriented and highly motivated accounting professional with strong background in accounting and financial analysis, process improvement, and transactional accounting for multi-million dollar companies across diverse industries.

Over 17 years of experience in accounting with excellent organizational and analytical skills and an ability to prioritize conflicting responsibilities and requirements for efficient and accurate results.

Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing environment with aptitude for learning and outstanding work ethics.

Job Skills and Other Qualifications

Analytical and critical thinking

Accurate and precise results

Adaptability and flexibility

Collaborative team player

Excellent work relationships

Practical problem-solver

Excellent organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Meticulous attention to details

Fast learner able to adapt quickly

Certified for Oracle Education, General Ledger for Release 11, April 1999 Completed and Certified for Quantum Leadership Training, February 2014

Proficient in the use of Oracle, Great Plains, Full Circle, and Microsoft Excel and Word Fluent in English and Korean

Professional Experience

LD PRODUCTS, INC. March 2016 – May 2017

Multi-Million Dollar Inks, Toners, and Cartridges Retail Company

Reviewed and prepared consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP for internal and external use and ensured an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.

Accounting Manager

Prepared monthly analysis and variance reports for the top management and assisted the CEO and CFO with specific projects and workflow process improvements.

Prepared daily cash flow reports and assisted the CEO and CFO with the financial forecasts and budgets.

Coordinated and supported external auditors in all phases of annual review process as well as local and state auditors by providing sufficient, timely and complete data successfully to all inquiries in a satisfactory manner.

Assisted and performed the physical inventory count on a yearly basis and reconciled the perpetual inventory by month for the financial reporting purpose.

Reviewed and prepared the financial statements of company’s subisidiary located in Arizona in accordance with US GAAP for internal and external use and performed the year-end physial inventory count and internal audit twice in a year.

Prepared bank reconciliation and journal entries for the month end close including accruals, reclassifications, adjustments, and reversals.

Assisted in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

Managed and supervised accounting staff and reviewed their work papers and journal entries relating to the general ledger accounts reconciliation.

Advised and provided training to new and existing staff as needed and ensured all financial reporting deadlines were met with timely and accurate results.

Collaborated with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.

Reviewed and filed sales tax returns to multi-state.

Monitored and managed the fixed assets with depreciation schedules and filed the property tax returns to multi-state.

LA JOLLA GROUP, INC. March 2015 – December 2015

Multi-Million Dollar Youth Lifestyle Manufacturing Company with brands such as O’Neill, Metal Mulisha, FMF, and Killer Dana

Reviewed and prepared consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP for internal and external use and ensured an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.

Accounting Manager

Prepared monthly analysis and variance reports for the top management and assisted the Controller with specific projects and workflow process improvements.

Supported budget and forecasting activities.

Assisted the Controller in the daily banking requirements and ensured the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.

Reviewed and filed sales tax returns to multi-state and VAT/TVA returns with handling foreign inter-company product transfers.

Monitored and managed the fixed assets with depreciation schedules and filed the property tax returns to multi-state.

Assisted in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

Collaborated with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.

Managed and supervised accounting staff and reviewed their work papers and journal entries relating to the general ledger accounts reconciliation including foreign exchange variance calculation.

Advised and provided training to new and existing staff as needed and ensured all financial reporting deadlines were met with timely and accurate results.

FASHION LIFE, INC. – Gardena, CA September 2002 – December 2013

Consulting: December 2013 – August 2016

Multi-Million Dollar Junior Apparel Manufacturing Company

Performed monthly close process for the company overseeing account reconciliations and financial statements preparation for internal and external use. Managed a product line with over $120 millions in annual sales for importation and distribution in the US.

Accounting Manager

Reviewed and prepared consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP for internal and external use and ensured an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.

Prepared monthly analysis and variance reports for the top management and assisted the CEO and CFO with specific projects and workflow process improvements.

Prepared daily cash flow reports and assisted the CEO and CFO with the financial forecasts and budgets.

Participated in the physical inventory count on a yearly basis and reconciled the perpetual inventory by month.

Coordinated and supported external auditors in all phases of annual review process as well as IRS, state, and local auditors by providing sufficient, timely and complete data successfully to all inquiries in a satisfactory manner.

Led successful conversion to Great Plains from QuickBooks includiing customization, implementation, and subsequent upgrade of integrated accounting system bring together all transactions related purchases, sales, and accounting and reporting on one unified system.

Prepared bank reconciliation and journal entries for the month end close including accruals, reclassifications, adjustments, and reversals.

Processed and filed the in-house payroll, sales, business, and property tax returns to the multi-state.

Monitored and analyzed department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Monitored fixed assets and prepared depreciation schedules

DAEWOO MOTOR AMERICA, INC. – Compton, CA June 1998 – August 2001

Multi-Billion Dollar Automobile Company

Prepared consolidated financial statements and management reports with an accounting manager on a monthly basis.

Senior Accountant

Performed and prepared monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

Reconciled the general ledger accounts and prepared analysis reports for the top management.

Prepared journal entries for the month end close and reconciled the bank accounts for 4 head region offices and 49 retail sites owned by the company.

Prepared and provided sufficient documentation and data to the external auditors in all phases of annual review process and IRS audits in a timely manner.

Participated in Oracle financial implementation with accounting team.

Reviewed ADP payroll reports and prepared payroll and tax journal entries (biweekly and monthly).

Performed ongoing GAAP financial statement analysis for monthly and quarterly closes.

Reviewed accounts payable and receivable transactions and prepared the necessary corrections and adjustments.

CHON & AN, AN ACCOUNTANCY CORP. May 1996 – February 1997

Public Company in North Hollywood, CA

Staff Accountant

Prepared financial statements and bank reconciliation reports for clients.

Provided consulting services and recommendations to clients for improving operational and accounting functions.

Prepared and filed various tax returns for clients.

Education

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHRIDGE – Northridge, CA

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, December 1995

Major: Accounting

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