Senior Finance Manager
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Valencia Smith
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Chicago, IL 60617
SUMMARY
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in financial analysis and account reconciliation. Proven track record in managing the CapEx process and fostering effective communication across departments. Adept at delivering accurate monthly reporting and enhancing vendor management, driving operational efficiency and compliance.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
CapEx process
Financial analysis
Compliance auditing
Effective communication
Account reconciliation
Journal entry preparation
Monthly reporting
Vendor management
Data analysis
Client relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant
Robert Half/ Nov 2023 to Current
Company Overview: Salaried Professional Services: Consultant- on bench
Assignment #1 - Chicago Skyway - 14-month assignment focusing on monthly close and accounts payable. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the preparation of all monthly journal entries, reconciliations for all bank accounts, as well as all balance sheet accounts. Review and post all invoices and manage the CapEx process and accounts.
Assignment #2 - Archer Daniels Midland - Reconciliation Project, 3 months. Assist the client with the backlog of balance sheet reconciliations and provide recommendations on the necessary entries needed.
Assignment #3 – Gallagher Insurance – Reconciliation Project 6 months. Contracted to complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for multiple branches within the organization.
Accounting Manager.
East Chicago, USA
Ameristar Casino/ Feb 2022 to Nov 2023
Company Overview: East Chicago, IN
Responsible for the monthly close process, including submitting monthly expense accruals, expense analysis, communication with Corp centralized GL department and the refresh of monthly financials.
Monitoring monthly expenses in department checkbooks.
Leading monthly Financial P&L review meetings with departments.
Review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage CapEx process, submitting request for project approvals, approving CPR & PO request in Coupa, monthly cash spend on projects, leading bi-monthly CapEx update meetings.
Monthly inventory, working alongside purchasing dept in the monthly inventory count.
Technical Accounting Specialist IV
Chicago, USA
Blue Cross Blue Shield/ Sep 2014 to Feb 2022
Company Overview: Chicago, IL
Responsible for monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations related to ASO receivables.
Resolve reconciling items via research and communication with team members to determine action plan.
Provide analytical support regarding monthly financial activity.
Considered SME (Subject Matter Expert) as well as point person for all ASO related activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
Involved in the training and development of new hires to ASO financials.
Senior Accountant
Chicago, USA
PERFORMICS/ Oct 2011 to Mar 2014
Company Overview: Chicago, IL
Responsible for managing accounts payable and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Efficiently and accurately performed monthly GL account reconciliations, ensuring fiscal soundness.
Composed monthly expense analysis and contributed to monthly close process.
Managed all media inventory, including uploading media inventory into billing system & resolving any billing discrepancies.
Compiled & reviewed monthly audit binder documents ensuring accuracy & ease of accounting procedures.
Created analysis of media vendor payables per client to ensure timely payment & to research outstanding A/Ps over 90 days.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Chicago State University
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