Accounting Manager Financial Analyst

Charmange S. Watts

**** ******** **** *******, ******* 30094

678-***-**** (c)

*****************@*****.***

To secure a leadership position that enables me to effectively utilize my financial and management skills, while simultaneously bringing enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and an industrious work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Ability to coordinate projects, troubleshoot issues, and serve as vital information source

Consistently achieve objectives and deadlines in ever-changing and challenging environments

Exceptional initiative in training & mentoring through professional & alumni organizations

Exemplary leadership and time management skills honed through interaction with management

Positive contribution in assisting with planning and executing benefit plan government filings including audit preparation, audit testing, and filing requirements

Proficient in learning and executing new concepts expeditiously

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. – Atlanta, GA

Project Manager– Finance 2013 - Present

Formulate annual operating plan and track expenses for plan exceeding $700M.

Manage the plan; month end and year end close for four product lines.

Support the daily accounting operation for the MRO business unit of the Technical Operations division.

Develop accurate, timely comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership for my assigned product lines.

Manage headcount reporting and analysis for the division.

Manage labor credit analysis and reporting for the business unit.

Prepare monthly management variance reports tracking actual compared to plan/forecast and prior year.

Perform analysis, provide decision support and make recommendations to senior leadership for improved financial performance.

Retirement & Benefits Specialist 2011-2013

Managed the weekly funding for all the 401(k) employer/employee contributions (approx. $400M)

Managed the Annual Delta Retirement Plan audit valuation process.

Implemented changes/revisions to existing HR Retirement policies and programs.

Provided guidance to operating departments in the interpretation and implementation of the DB and DC plans.

Provided analytical support to Senior Management as it relates to the DB & DC Plans.

Monitored plan compliance with internal and external auditors as well as compliance with SOX regulations.

Ensured plan compliance with ERISA, Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service and state regulations by ensuring Summary Annual Reports, and Summary Material Modifications and Summary Plan Documents are maintained and up to date.

Financial Analyst 2008 - 2011

Accounting liaison for human resources, payroll and external auditors to ensure the timely preparation of financial statements and related government filings (e.g. 5500s, 990s and PBGC) in accordance with GAAP and SEC guidelines.

Worked extensively with auditors to ensure the timely completion of the audits for the benefit plans.

Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, actual to budget analyses for all the related 401(k) and pension accounts.

Managed the daily funding of all the domestic pension and 401(k) employer contributions.

Assisted with the annual defined contribution and defined benefit budgets (approx. $700M).

Assisted in drafting the disclosure for the pension note for the Forms: 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

Updated the pension and 401(k) documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

AT&T- Atlanta, Georgia

Accounting Manager 2005 - 2008

Managed the daily benefit accounting functions including the following: budgeting, accruals, costing, modeling and forecasting.

Developed, and analyzed annual health & welfare budgets; prepared routine actual to budget analyses and forecasts.

Responsible for analyzing all benefit plans, including participation analysis, funding and contribution analysis.

Ensured the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and related government filings (e.g. Forms 5500 and 990).

Partnered with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of the audits for all benefit plans.

Prepared monthly reconciliation’s on all health & welfare vendors.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY – Atlanta, Georgia

Accounting Manager 2000 - 2005

Managed the daily accounting, payroll and human resources functions at this non-for-profit association with approximately 50+ associates.

Responsible for all journal entries adjustments and month-end and year-end close functions.

Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts against budget.

Analyzed monthly P&L comparing against budget; research discrepancies – prepare analyses for Vice President of Finance and Operations to present to the Board of Directors.

Responsible for fixed asset and amortization schedule: make the any necessary adjustments.

Supervised two associates responsible for Accounts Payable and administration.

Implemented Microsoft Solomon Accounting Software: switched from cash accounting to accrual method of accounting; maintained both methods during conversion.

Streamlined overall accounting process accommodating growth from 35 to 55 associates without increase in staff.

Provided assistance to external auditors: responsible for completing required schedules annual audits.

Reviewed and approved all invoices for payment.

Responsible for payroll benefits accounting including: flexible spending accounts in accordance with the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, vacation, sick, and personal time, and COBRA Compliance.

Benefits Administrator: Direct liaison for health, dental, short and long term disability providers.

Reviewed, approved, and make any necessary changes to monthly insurance invoices.

Act as liaison between pension administrator and employees; assure all new employees are enrolled and any rollover or payouts are distributed in a timely manner.

Completed Worker’s Comp Audit; responsible for completing 401k Census.

Responsible for temporary personnel agency relationships, which include hiring, fee negotiations, terms of conversions.

EDUCATION:

TROY STATE UNIVERSITY – Troy, Alabama 2001

Master of Business Administration

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY – Atlanta, Georgia 1994

Bachelor of Arts – Finance

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in MS Office Applications

SAP, Essbase, Smart View, Hyperion Applications and Brio

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