Accounting Assistant
Resume:
Lakmini Wasanthi Guruge
*********@*****.***
Staten Island, NY 10301 United States
EDUCATION
City University of New York-College of Staten Island
Master of Science In Accounting-Graduated December 2019
Cumulative GPA-3.88
Successfully completed the certification course- Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 at the College of Staten Island.
Successfully Completed the examinations of The Chartered Certified Accountants
(A.C.C.A-United Kingdom) in June 2011.
Berkeley College, New York United States
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Major GPA 3.88
GPA 3.82- Graduated Magna Cum Laude in September 2007
EXPERIENCE
January 2018
To November 2020
January 2009
to December 2012
College Assistant/tutor-Non-Teaching Adjunct
The City University of New York-College of Staten Island- SEEK Educational Program- January 2018 – November 2020.
Coordinated statistical research, collect, and process data and prepare reports.
Performed routine clerical work; answer and attend telephone calls; maintain students’ records and updating their grades.
Assisted in statistical and research activities; collects and comply data.
Entered and maintained departmental records such as rosters, directories, and schedules.
Operated computers, computer software and other electronic equipment in performing assigned tasks.
Processed confidential information & retrieve information from computerized databases.
Provided tutoring for Accounting, Finance and Economics classes.
Outreached students for different academic requirements.
American and Asian Supermarket, Bronx, NY
Financial Accountant
Prepared of financial statements in monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Policies-(USA)
Prepared of General Ledger entries for month end closing and performing other reconciliations in a timely manner.
Prepared of ratio analysis.
Negotiated with external sources such as auditors, bankers and tax authorities
Analyzed financial statements monthly and reporting on variances.
Provided assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statuary requirements.
December 2007
to July 2008
April 2007 to
September 2007
INTERNSHIP
July 2007 to
September 2007
Robert Half International -Accountemps, New York, NY
Billing Coordinator
Processed all pending revenue contracts into KBWorld
Reviewed for accuracy, general ledger coding, and other necessary information in contracts before processing
Maintained record book for contracts routed and obtained relevant signatures and made sure all those processed contracts were returned to finance department
Prepared & maintained Contract reports & files for clients
Assisted department personnel with questions regarding billing & invoicing
Processed credit memos & cancellation of billing
Printed invoices reviewed for accuracy and mailed to clients
Worked in a team environment, handled multiple tasks & assisted other finance personnel when required
Berkeley College-Academic Support Center, New York, NY
Tutored for Accounting and Finance classes.
The New York Times- Corporate Controller's Department- External Reporting Division
Edited and processed financial reports to monthly press releases and second quarter-end 10-Q filing
Reconciled general ledger accounts between PeopleSoft & Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
Ensured mathematical accuracy of numerous schedules used in external disclosures
Assisted the Financial Reporting quarter- end filing
Processed general ledger detail reports on PeopleSoft.
Awards and Achievements
Won the Achievement Award for Outstanding Intern The New York Times Internship Program- Summer 2007
President's list three semesters-2005-2007 (Berkeley College).
Dean's list six semesters 2005-2007 (Berkeley College).
Member of the Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society since April 2007 (Berkeley College).
Member of Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society since March 2020 (College of Staten Island).
SKILLS
Intermediate command of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, (Pivot Tables, formulas) Microsoft word (mail merge) and PowerPoint.
Type: 40 wpm
Comfortable with different software including Quick books, People Soft, Microsoft Out- Look.
Have an ability to learn any software application very quickly.
Sound mathematical and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
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