Accounting Assistant - QuickBooks & Excel

GRANAPH CHINNAKANNU

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

W***N**22 Peppertree Dr S, Sussex, WI 53089 262-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic and energetic Accounting Assistant with an MBA and specialized technical training in computerized accounting. Proficient in QuickBooks and MS Excel, with strong expertise in financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, data analysis, and payroll processing.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Accounting Skills: Bookkeeping, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger Entries, Financial Statement Preparation, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Expense Reports, Invoice Processing

• Technical Skills: QuickBooks, MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Functions, Data Validation), MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook

• Core Capabilities: Financial Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Professional Communication, Process Improvement, Audit Compliance

• Compliance & Internal Controls: Financial Recordkeeping, Audit Preparation, Cash Flow Monitoring, Policy Adherence, Variance Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kohl's — Sussex, WI

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate (Seasonal) Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

Fostered teamwork and integrity while collaborating efficiently with supervisors and peer team members.

Delivered excellent customer service, resolving client inquiries promptly while adhering to store safety and operational policies.

Managed daily operational tasks efficiently within strict timeframes to meet store throughput goals.

Maintained high precision in POS register transactions, cash handling, and daily drawer reconciliations while adhering to store financial controls.

Perfetti Van Melle — India

Accounting Assistant Nov 2017 – Oct 2019

Prepared and maintained accurate financial records, ledgers, and periodic reports in compliance with accounting standards.

Assisted senior management in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Monitored and managed incoming customer payments (Accounts Receivable) and ensured timely invoice generation.

Processed vendor invoices (Accounts Payable), ensuring precise account coding, verification, and timely payment disbursements.

Performed monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial integrity and timely audit reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTING PROJECTS

Comprehensive Accounting Principles Project

Applied core accounting principles, including accrual/cash accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.

Developed and analyzed core financial statements (Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements), driving a 15% improvement in reporting accuracy through detailed data analysis.

Payroll & Financial Software Application

Conducted payroll accounting procedures in compliance with regulatory standards, achieving zero discrepancies in audit checks.

Gained hands-on experience in QuickBooks to manage accounts, generate custom financial reports, and reduce financial recording errors by 25%.

Data Entry & Financial Analysis Project

Managed large datasets in Microsoft Excel using advanced functions, pivot tables, and data validation techniques to ensure data integrity.

Created structured documentation and reports in MS Word, visual presentations in PowerPoint, and streamlined communication via MS Outlook.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Computerized Accounting Specialist — Technical Certificate

Waukesha County Technical College, WI 2024

Business Professionalism — Credit Course

Waukesha County Technical College, WI 2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — HR & Marketing

Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, India 2008 – 2010

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

St. John's College, India 2005 – 2008

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