Accounting Accountant
Resume:
PAULA MORALES
San Antonio, TX 210-***-**** adhyiq@r.postjobfree.com
Accountant
Accomplished, well-rounded Accounting professional with 18+ years of experience across multiple organizations, in public and private accounting, leading teams in the implementation of financial and tax related initiatives. Extensive experience managing monthly close process, system implementation, staff training, analysis and documentation, audits and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic goals.
Core competencies/areas of expertise include:
Property Tax Reporting Business Process Improvement Benefits Administration
System Reconciliation/Conversion Revenue Recognition Communication Strategy
Cross Team Collaboration Financial Auditing Leadership/Training/Mentorship
Month End Close Process GAAP Guidelines Payroll Management
Tax Planning/Preparation Internal Controls/Procedures Client Representation
Professional Experience
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL 2017 - 2019
Financial Consultant
Consulted with multiple organizations providing accounting expertise to support organizational strategic goals.
Marathon Petroleum – Logistics – Natural Gas
Senior Accountant
Performed revenue reconciliation and analysis between business units.
Prepared and reviewed analysis reports of revenue and expenses at month end close, intercompany recons
Provided analysis and documentation for Internal Audit for current year
Review and maintain contract data, update daily OPIS pricing
THE NIELSEN COMPANY 2011-2017
Finance Manager/Capex Coordinator
Provided oversight and management of accounting staff and essential financial and accounting functions including monthly close process, and review and analysis of accounts.
Performed capital expenditures review and approval and review of accounting entries to appropriate accounts.
Facilitated internal and external audit documentation and review, as well as year-end tax support documentation.
Managed staff performance including documentation and training as needed.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL 2005-2011
Financial Consultant
Consulted with multiple organizations providing accounting expertise to support organizational strategic goals.
THE NIELSEN COMPANY
Senior Accountant
Prepared and reconciled general ledger and journal entries from Excel spreadsheets for financial transactions and entered into accounting system
Accounted for fixed assets- reconciliation to purchase agreement and annual depreciation
Managed system conversion to include General Ledger set up, customer set up and vendor set up.
Trained staff including accounting clerk on accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and system implementation.
Prepared month end journal entries, balance sheet account analysis and reconciliation.
Performed revenue reconciliation and analysis between business units, and cash management including sweeping account transactions and transfers.
Managed accounts payable transition from manual check process to ACH process.
Provided analysis and documentation for Internal Audit for current and prior year.
Analyzed and prepared Corporate Tax Return for multiple Business Units.
Provided procedural training to outside agency staff to assume all accounting functions for Nielsen in India.
Integral part of “live” transition of all accounting procedures in India utilizing remote access and review of all procedures and processes
DFM/TRANSPAK INTERNATIONAL 2005-2008
Accounting Manager (Contract)
Managed all aspects of accounting including preparing and reconciling general ledger and journal entries from Excel spreadsheets to financial transactions, and entered into accounting system, ensuring compliance with all applicable internal controls and procedures.
Facilitated training of accounting clerk including accounts payable, bank reconciliations and system implementation.
Accounted for fixed assets, reconciliation to purchase agreement and annual depreciation.
GUCKENHEIMER ENTERPRISES 2005-2008
Payroll Accountant
Accountable for accurate processing, reviewing, and coordinating of multi state payroll activities for approximately 1200 employees ensuring compliance with all related regulatory standards.
Prepared of journal entries and general ledger for payroll related accounts.
KALMAR RT CENTER, LLC 2005-2008
Senior Accountant
Handled day to day accounting processes including assisting with annual audit preparation, and reconciliation of accounts receivable and government contracts for two fiscal periods.
Designed and implemented internal controls for cash applications and accounts receivable.
SBC COMMUNICATIONS 2005-2008
Senior TAX Accountant
Performed tax preparation including multi state appointment, and prepared multi state annual reports.
CITY OF POTEET 2005-2008
Senior Accountant
Created general ledger accounting, as well as year-end adjustments and financial statements for three fiscal years.
Prepared annual audit for current and prior years.
Supported system conversion for accounting and utility billings and staff training.
Reviewed and corrected payroll tax returns.
Previous Work Experience
Superior Court of California, Monterey County, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
Wayne L. Clouse C.P.A, Senior Accountant
Soren, Ahern & Christiansen, Senior Tax Accountant
Education & Affiliation
CPA Candidate
Cal State San Bernardino
Current member of National Association of Women Accountants
Technical Skills
SAP, MAS90, Quickbooks, AS400, ACCPAC, ADP – EZ Labor, MS Excel, Lotus, PeopleSoft, Peachtree, Lacerte Tax Software, Pro System, Go Systems, Computax, Dynatax, Creative Solutions, STW Municipal Software
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