Senior Accountant Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT / ACCOUNTING MANAGER / SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Project and Performance Management ~ Analytics ~ Account and General Ledger Reconciliation ~ Recordkeeping~ 10Q, 10K, SEC Reporting ~ Cash Control ~ Payroll, Benefits, and Budget Administration ~ Accounts Receivable and Payable ~ Journal Entry

Accounting System Maintenance ~ Financial Reporting ~ Staff Supervision and Training ~ Regulatory Compliance

Summary of Qualifications

Goal-driven, dedicated, and highly analytical and professional accountant with accomplishment-laden experience in all facets of financial management, controls, and operations, backed by proven expertise in accounting and consulting. Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California. Ready to contribute teamwork collaboration with meeting timely, accurate, and efficient month-end closing cycles for the company.

Professional Experience

DUNN AND ASSOCIATES ACCOUNTANTS/Jonathan Dunn, CPA, Torrance, CA

Accountant (04/24–09/24) .

Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Accounting for up to 50 clients. Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and sales tax return and deposits and processed monthly payroll deposits and quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.

Drafted financial statement compilations. I interacted extensively with clients including sole proprietors, corporate executives, and non-profit administrators.

Achieved timely filing of financial statements, tax planning, and all other financial documentation.

Showed a tireless and enthusiastic workload backed by strong team playing skills.

ROMAC GROUP, INC./CPA Firm, West Covina, CA

Accountant (02/24 –4/24) .

Spearheaded compilation and tax planning for small businesses using QuickBooks and Tax Program. Produced financial statement work papers and reviewed trial balance. Implemented bank reconciliation and prepared journal entries. Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax return and deposits. Processed monthly payroll deposits and quarterly and annual payroll reports.

Drafted financial statement compilations.

Achieved timely filing of financial statements, tax planning, and all financial documentation on behalf of clients.

Established positive relationships with clients during site visits and meetings.

Professional Accountant supporting small to large sized business projects.

Project Engagements - Long Beach to LAX / Hybrid – Remote & Onsite Opportunities

Accounting Consultant (01/23 –01/24) – temp service projects for small to midsized companies .

Implemented and monitored internal controls to ensure financial integrity, resulting in a 25% improvement in compliance with GAAP standards.

Assigned online client training for MS Dynamics 365 with client accounting software transition.

Supervised floor inventory count merchandise for retail business: Thrasio (Amazon distributor seller) with team of 8 members in Carson, CA – reconciling floor inventory to books.

Fill-in for Medical Accounting Services, Inc. for small CPA Tax firm in support of tax filing 1040 tax forms.

Coordination of cash applications for manual product returns; credit returns; and performing account reconciliation for Skechers retail business in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Support Cash and Account bank reconciliations for Senior Accountant on medical leave.

Review and provide support on Cash Deposits.

Access use on Oracle accounting system; applying strong excel skills to assist with month-end closing.

Work closely with a team of 5 in the Accounting Department and 3 other members in the Financial Group.

Good RX, Santa Monica, CA / Hybrid

Senior Accountant (10/22 –12/22) .

Prepare disclosures and underlying support for quarterly financial filings with the SEC, earnings releases, and other internal and external financial reporting; complete tie-out procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported information

Prepare quarterly GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists

Assist with preparing the form and content of periodic SEC reports, including Form 10-Qs

Assist with preparing quarterly reporting packages as part of the debt covenant process

Perform financial reporting, technical accounting and implementation research utilizing NetSuite to access processing of current trial balance and other research to the GL; assist in the preparation of accounting position memorandums within a broad range of topics, including leases, business combinations, stock-based compensation, revenue, new accounting pronouncements and SEC financial reporting updates

Review service organization reports covering the operating effectiveness of internal controls implemented by third-party vendors relevant to the company’s operations

Maintain internal controls and assist in the documentation and evaluation of financial and business processes in support of the company’s SOX compliance requirements, including coordinating with internal and external

Collaborate with others to research, resolve and communicate findings on accounting and financial reporting related questions regarding business transactions and other non-routine matters

Provide accounting support to various business partners across the organization; participate in other projects

Next Level Apparel, Torrance, CA

Senior Accountant (01/22 –09/22) .

Collect and create data files to provide support for Sales and Operations functions.

Focused on identifying production orders’ account reconciliation to ensure system has captured processes flowing in the proper modules for Inventory procedures.

Design key performance indicators (KPIs): inventory flow, discount process, pricing, product mix to capture proper flow of the inventory process and reconcile any items pending that need to be cleared-off.

Work functions closely with Sales and now Inventory.

Utilize D365 ERP in 1/2022 to collect data and create schedules for reconciling accounts; potential to add on Dynamics WMS vs. staying with a 3PL; last system used was Full Circle.

Perform ME close, balance sheet recons, fixed assets, AP, AR.

Work with inventory, manufacturing, CPG or ecommerce.

Skilled with using D365 ERP systems and Excel to perform month-end close.

Rock, Mill, Tile & Stone, Gardena, CA

Controller/Accounting Manager (10/21 – 12/21) .

Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.

Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.

Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintain financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, and appraising job results.

Prepare reports utilizing Sage 100, ERP system and month-end closing processes.

Oversee department workflow; review work of AP & AR to follow department policies and procedures.

Assists, as needed, with general accounting functions as needed, i.e., A/P or A/R.

Reconcile bank accounts utilizing Bank statement reconciliation on excel.

Process commissions for sales staff on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Prepare and issue bi-weekly payroll for 42 employees.

Murphy, Murphy, Murphy, Inc. CPA Firm Cypress, CA

Senior Tax Accountant (01/21 – 05/21)

Reviewed all 2019 Lacerte Federal and State tax returns for POD 1 in the conversion to Ultra Tax Program.

Performed verification and validation of data against the Conversion Checklist for each Lacerte 2019 tax return.

Data collected from Lacerte through the General Info Page, Form 8879 (F) & (S), State Adjustment Schedule, State Tax Summary, Federal Tax Summary, Depreciation Schedule 2020 (F) & (S), Basis worksheets, and Form 8582 for Passive allowable losses, to name a few.

Research and thorough knowledge in the analytics process of the 2019 Lacerte data to validate all relevant items to the Conversion Checklist were accurately and completely transferred and checked-off to the 2020 Ultra Tax program.

Completion of 50-100 simple to complex tax return reviews per week prior to scheduling current client tax returns.

MK Diamond Products, Inc. A Saw Manufacturing Company, Torrance, CA

Controller (04/19 – 12/20)

Update daily cash flow to determine availability of cash for daily operations.

Utilize manufacturing experience and cost accounting applications to perform processes of transactions.

Submit bi-weekly payroll & create journal entries to upload to Epicor financials.

Close-out month-end all modules: AP, AR, Inventory, COGS, Subaccounts and GL.

Review income from sales and recognize revenue when products have been shipped.

Maintain accurate revenues recognition and matching principles.

Record accruals for both income and payables for month-end.

Regal Medical Group, Northridge, CA

Senior Accountant, Regal Medical Group – Northridge, CA (08/18 – 04/19)

Onboarded to perform month-end close & to shadow processes in this healthcare management services organization focused on contractual calculations & determining analysis for specialty capitation; performed complex calculation for MSO fees allocation & accrue for stop loss insurance on maximum claims liability coverage.

Shadowed work of Senior Accountant to fill-in role while on temporary medical leave.

Take charge on reviewing work of staff and completing month-end close with 20-35 journal entries: extracting data from Sage 100 financial reporting by utilizing Access to retrieve data (conversion of EZ Capitation check disbursement automation system running millions of claim checks for Professional claims, Specialty Capitation and Miscellaneous claim related items) to update schedules and reconcile accounts for supporting documentation backup reports to journal entries; utilizing Excel skills: Pivot tables, V-lookup function and various formula skills to update reporting schedules and perform reconciliations.

Find efficient ways to streamline work where possible; consolidate the work for GCMG (Greater Covina Medical Group) to RMG (Regal Medical Group) via JEs to Sage 100 for month-end; close month-end for three companies: Regal Medical Group (RMG); United Care Medical Group; and Greater Covina Medical Group.

Additional Experience

Accounting Professional Accountant (8/2015 to 8/2018) Robert Half, Inc. Los Angeles County, CA

Accounting Manager (11/2013 to 7/2015) Cosworth, LLC, Torrance, CA

Controller (1/2007 to 9/2013) Norma Investment Real Estate, Gardena, CA

Senior Accountant/ Accounts Payable Manager (1/2000 to 12/2006) Health Care Partners Medical Grp, Gardena, CA

Accountant (1/1993 to 12/1999) Bezich, Rose & Associates, CPA Firm, San Pedro, CA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Southern California § Los Angeles, CA

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel [Macros, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP]) Great Plains Sage 50, Sage 100 Epicor NetSuite Blackline Account Reconciliation MAS 200 / 500 / 90 ERP QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Pro IBM Cognos Impromptu Reporting SAP Universe Oracle IQT (Infonet Query Tools) MBA Program Asset Keeper Depreciation FDAS Encore FAS CPAID Depreciation Ultra-Tax Lacerte Tax Services CCH & RIA Tax Research CEO (Banking DDAs) FRX Sage/Platinum IRIS AFS

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