Accountant
Resume:
STEPHEN
JACKSON VEAL
Accountant
*********@*********.***
Houston, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vealaccou
ntant/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Accounting
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Accounting GPA: 3.3/4.0 / Overall GPA:
3.4/4.0
SKILLS
Attention to detail
Access & Excel
SAP
Variance analysis
GAAP accounting principles
General ledger reconciliations
Intercompany reconciliations
Financial analysis & reporting
Journal entries
Monthly close
Pivot tables
Expense tracking & analysis
Internal controls
SQL
R programming
Tableau
Big Query
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant Exam
Becker CPA Review, Exam Date: 2025
Google Data Analytics Certification –
02/2025
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Experienced and versatile accountant actively working toward completion of the CPA exam. Looking to double down on my experience with financial reporting and contribute to the established accounting culture.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Analyst - Remote
APPEN LIMITED
June 2020 - current Houston, TX
Leverage Tableau and SQL to redefine KPIs for marketing efforts, recommending strategies that increased landing page conversion rates by 38%. Implement strategic SEO initiatives, driving organic traffic growth by 25% within a three-month period.
Engineer data-driven approaches to elevate search engine ranking, enhancing CTR by 25% over six months.
Spearhead the update of 15+ manuals and SOPs across finance, sales, and operations, boosting team efficiency by 20%.
Senior Accountant
HOUSTON DISCOUNT MATTRESSES
November 2014 - May 2020 Houston, TX
Maintained company chart of accounts, general ledger, monthly close processes, and account reconciliations through 100% YoY revenue growth. Streamlined ledger operations and improved account integrity by 20% using QuickBooks, enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and minimizing discrepancies across all locations.
Uncovered key financial insights by evaluating revenue and expenditure trends, shaping budget frameworks for controlled growth.
Transformed complex financial information into clear accounting reports, enhancing accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making. Senior Accountant
CONSULTING SERVICES
July 2011 - August 2014 Houston, TX
Achieved a swift 3-day closing cycle, surpassing industry standards and boosting customer satisfaction.
Boosted program efficiency by 20% through meticulous oversight of collateral debt obligations within budget.
Executed meticulous reconciliations between operating bank accounts and the general ledger in SAP FICO, enhancing accuracy by 15%. Performed monthly bank reconciliations and GL account analyses for assets worth $100M+.
Implemented Vertex sales tax solutions, automating compliance and reducing processing time by 30%.
Staff Accountant
STANFORD GROUP COMPANY
August 2008 - April 2011 Houston, TX
Developed and delivered 12 GAAP-compliant financial statements, aligning with monthly budget targets and ensuring accuracy.
Spearheaded daily accounting and month-end closing for multiple entities, achieving a 20% efficiency increase.
Pioneered innovative procedures for health and life insurance allocations, accelerating completion by over 50%.
Team Accountant
HOUSTON ROCKETS
July 2007 - May 2008 Houston, TX
Monitored and analyzed game revenue trends, identifying a 20% growth in in- game purchases.
Conducted comprehensive audits of 250+ American Express transactions, uncovering 15% discrepancies to boost financial accuracy. Transformed the monthly close cycle in Great Plains, achieving a 30% reduction in processing time and amplifying reconciliation integrity.
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