Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Wilter Asiago

Minneapolis MN

Summary:

• Experienced Accountant with expertise in preparing financial statements efficiently and effectively

• My diverse experience includes general accounting, taxation, government, Healthcare, and reporting

• Proficient using accounting & ERP systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Great Plains

• Effective leader and innovative problem-solver with an analytical approach and strong attention to detail.

Accountant Jan 2025-Present

Creative Financial Staffing, Bloomington, MN

• Ensure compliance with regulatory filing requirements and maintain accurate records

• Implement accounting standards to resolve complex issues and address audit discrepancies

• Reconcile expenses and invoices for accuracy and following up with any discrepancies

Work Experience:

City of Minneapolis, MN Dec 2023 – Dec 2024

Accountant II Lead

• Identify, prepare, and review monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliation, profit and loss, owner’s equity, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, financial reporting, and closing the books

• Prepare, adjust, and review general ledger account reconciliations during the month-end close process and make sure they are timely and accurate

• Respond to internal and external questionnaires and complete special assignments, including analysis, reconciliation, and financial reports, meeting deadlines

• Assists and collaborates with external and internal audits for sufficient evidence

• Guided and supervised the payable accounting team in the accounting unit for the day-to-day payment activities in a timely and efficient manner

• Maintains and reviews payroll, calculates taxes and deductions for accuracy

• Assume accounting responsibilities for business departments, including budgeting, grants, fund accounting, project accounting, and other related accounting functions

• Continuous training on accounting principles and skills that are transferable to my career

TAJ Technologies and HealthCare, Bloomington, MN Nov 2019 – Oct 2023

Senior Accountant

• Analyzed revenue and expenses to ensure proper recording in the financial statements complies with governmental and regulatory agency requirements and GAAP

• Adjusted and reviewed payroll, calculated taxes and deductions for accuracy

• Reviewed and managed employee benefit packages for accuracy and timeliness

• Prepared and reviewed Account Reconciliations and created journal entries

• Prepared and analyzed auditing paperwork and liaised with auditors for audit requests

• Reviewed financial documents, including financial forecasts, while maintaining accuracy

• Promoted a culture of trust, inclusiveness, and continued improvement

• Recorded and filed sales taxes, use taxes, and payroll taxes monthly, quarterly, and annually, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and accuracy

• Prepared and maintained fixed asset depreciation schedule and lease schedule outlining the terms of the lease agreement, payment, and usage accurately and timely manner

• Supervised Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll specialists; maintained positive team relationships through consistent communication and performance management

• Worked closely with the HR team to set up benefits and annual enrollment and answer questions from other accountants and the administration team

Clifton Larson Allen, HR Block, Minneapolis, MN Mar 2014 – Oct 2019

Tax Accountant

• Bookkeeping and filing taxes for small businesses following GAAP

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable on behalf of clients

• Prepared and maintained fixed asset depreciation schedule and lease schedule outlining the terms of the lease agreement, payment, and usage accurately and timely

• Month-end reconciliations and other month-end tasks

• Reviewed, analyzed, and maintained General Ledger accounts monthly

• Reclassified/categorized and coded bank transactions

• File taxes for individuals and small businesses

Lutheran Social Service, Golden Valley, MN Sep 2010 – Mar 2014

Accounting Support

• Budget variances, Journal entries, Financial Reporting, and invoicing

Education:

• BS Accounting, Metropolitan State University, St Paul, MN

• MIN MBA, University of St Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Specialties:

• Yardi & MRI databases

• Advanced Excel

• Prime, Comet/Cognos Analytics

• SAP, Chempax/ERP

• QuickBooks Online

• NetSuite, MS Office

• Great Plains

• Paychex-Flex

• PeopleSoft

• SharePoint

• Sage Intacct

• Comet/IRIS/Data Analytics

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