Senior Accountant

Chinazom Ogbonnaya +1-713-***-**** ********@*****.*** Houston, TX

SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and process improvement. Expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), intercompany accounting, fixed asset management, and system implementations. Adept at leveraging ERP systems and automation tools to optimize accounting processes. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial Reporting & Analysis (GAAP, SOX Compliance, SEC Reporting)

• Month-End & Year-End Close (Journal Entries, Accruals, Reconciliations)

• General Ledger & Internal Controls (Audit Readiness, Risk Mitigation)

• Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting (Depreciation, Capitalization, Asset Lifecycle)

• Intercompany & Consolidations (Eliminations, Multi-Entity Accounting)

• Process Improvement & Automation (ERP Optimization, Standardization)

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Partnering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, Hyperion Essbase Accounting & Business Tools: QuickBooks, ADP, SharePoint, CFSS, Integra Microsoft Suite: Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Access, Word, Outlook PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS)

Senior Accounting Associate Nov 2024 – Present

• Lead month-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Manage cash flow reporting, revenue recognition, and variance analysis.

• Support ERP system enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Carriage Services Houston, TX

Senior Corporate Accountant Aug 2022 – Nov 2024

Corporate Accountant Feb 2019 – Aug 2022

Fixed Asset Accountant Oct 2017 – Feb 2019

• Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Managed software capitalization, prepaid amortization, and intangible assets accounting.

• Spearheaded the implementation of OneStream, enhancing financial consolidation processes.

• Conducted intercompany reconciliations, cost allocations, and eliminations.

• Partnered with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.

• Assisted in SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K), SOX compliance, and audit preparation. Halliburton Houston, TX

Business Analyst May 2015 – May 2016

• Analyzed ERP system enhancements and presented key insights to executive leadership.

• Provided financial modeling, variance analysis, and ROI assessments for IT contracts.

• Served as a liaison between accounting process owners and technology teams. Capital One Bank Houston, TX

Assistant Manager June 2012 – March 2015

• Managed a $600K+ branch vault while ensuring compliance with cash management regulations.

• Achieved a 40% increase in deposit and investment balance growth.

• Led a 15-person team, overseeing financial reporting, risk management, and customer service. First National Bank Texas Houston, TX

Assistant Manager Oct 2005 – May 2011

• Improved loan review audit procedures, reducing financial risk by 22%.

• Implemented training programs, increasing staff satisfaction by 65%.

• Strengthened community outreach, boosting student account enrollment by 37%. Education

BA – Business Management/Accounting University of Houston-Downtown

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