Gina Elepano

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Saugus, CA 91350 aczh1t@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results- and team-oriented accountant with strong work ethic and over 20+ years of experience.

Adept to managing multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls over financial reporting processes

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Wesco Aircraft, Valencia, CA 2008 – Present

Publically traded provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry (NYSE: WAIR; $1.5B Revenue)

Accountant

Actively participate in the monthly closing process by compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as commissions, prepayments, cash, accruals and fixed assets.

Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts accurately by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies as necessary.

Prepare daily bank reconciliation and report daily cash balances of the corporate location and all its subsidiaries.

Monitor expenditures to ensure that departments and facilities remain within budget.

Calculate and prepare Sales and Use Tax forms for the State Board of Equalization and various States on a monthly and quarterly basis

Instrumental in the implementation of both the SAGE Fixed Assets System (FAS) and then the JDE fixed assets module.

Maintain the fixed asset database and implement automated processes to improve the recording, maintenance, and reporting of fixed assets for the corporate and all North American locations.

Classify and account for fixed asset additions accurately by reviewing invoices and consistent and accurate application of the company’s fixed asset policy.

Perform periodic audit of fixed asset inventory.

Maintain and update SOX process documentation on internal controls around areas assigned within the financial close and reporting and fixed asset processes.

Assist in the preparation of PBC schedules required for the annual audit of the company’s financial statements and other periodic external audits, as needed.

Perform special projects and assist in the preparation of ad hoc operational and financial analyses as required by management.

Provide training, mentoring, and coaching for new associates during the onboarding process.

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FANFARE MEDIAWORKS, INC., Valencia, CA 2005 - 2007

Accounts Payable Manager

Managed the Accounts Payable department, including trained and supervised staff of four

Prepared and submitted all local tax returns, business licenses, annual reports, property taxes and quarterly estimated taxes.

Reviewed daily cash float and monthly disbursements schedule to monitor performance to plan.

Performed special projects for the CFO and Finance Director

LANGDON WILSON, Los Angeles, CA

Accounting Manager 2003-2005

Oversaw the day-to-day accounting function, including supervising accounts receivable and accounts payable, for 3 office locations.

Prepared monthly financial reports, including month-end closing reports for the partners’ use

Prepared the daily cash flow, and cash receipts reports.

Prepared the bank reconciliations for local and international accounts.

Processed payroll for up to 85 employees through ADP.

Maintained the SAGE FAS fixed assets system and ensured that assets were accurately classified

Prepared annual 1099 forms

Uni-Com Supply, Inc., Los Angeles, CA 1993 - 2002

Accounting Manager

Oversaw the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, general ledger, and financial reporting to President and Vice-President

Implemented Quickbooks accounting software

Processed payroll up to 10 employees

Prepared annual sales report for management

Responsible for Cash Management including bank deposits and credit cards

Prepared monthly sales and use tax returns for California

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

St. Bridget’s College

CERTIFICATION

Revenue Recognition Topics

Internal Control and Accounting and Reporting Hot Topics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Systems

MS Office, JD Edwards, FAS, Blackline, OneStream, Access, proficient in Excel including performing Pivot tables and Vlook-ups

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