Assistant Controller

Irina McMahon

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Gilbert, AZ 85234

480-***-**** (hm)

602-***-**** (cl)

**********@****.**

Objective My goal is to use my analytical, accounting and computer science skills that I have acquired through my work experience and education in a way that will benefit my employer as well as my career.

Experience August 2008 to present Gold Canyon Mining & Construction Apache Junction, AZ

Senior Accountant

 Report and analysis of financial statements

 Month end close, review month end financial statements.

 Prepare, review, and assist with journal entries, general ledger accounts, and transactions.

 Assist with financial statement audit and tax schedules

 Fixed Assets accounting

 Prepare budget vs. actual analysis

 Payroll accounting

 Manage all transaction processing related to the following business cycle: Revenue/Billings, AR/Collections, Fixed Assets, Cash reconciliation, Sales/Use tax

2004 to August 2008 Affiliated Computer Services (Fortune 500) Tempe, AZ

Senior Accountant, Sprint

 Responsible for the accuracy and legitimacy of all accounting transactions that load and pay through the Peoplesoft system.

 Month end close, review month end financial statements.

 Prepare, review, and assist with journal entries, general ledger accounts, and transactions.

 Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, including intercompany account analysis.

 Assist with audits by providing records and supporting schedules.

 Produce reports for internal and external customers.

 Recommend solutions for improving accounting processes. Complete additional projects as assigned.

 Assist with other work related tasks / ad-hoc reporting as needed.

 Provide functional guidance and direction to less experienced accountants.

 Lead team of accountants and accounting assistants.

 Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX.

March 2006 to October 2006 Morrison Homes Scottsdale, AZ

Staff Accountant

 Prepared journal entries and post them to the general ledger, including: sales journal

for mortgage companies, cash receipts, wire transfers, forfeited earnest money, accruals, prepaids, and other miscellaneous entries.

 Reviewed sales voucher entries.

 Reviewed detail of job costs, option margin report, overhead, and sales tax.

 GL accounts and bank reconciliations.

 Reported weekly Cash Flow, cost analysis, weekly closing report to FATCO.

 Month end close, reviewed month end financial statements.

 Played an active role in preparation of financial statements, including Balance Sheet and Income Statement during the month end.

August 2002 to September 2003 Shade the Rays Thousand Oaks, CA

Office Manager

 Handled all of the accounting for a window tinting company

 Answered phones, managed four employees.

 Was a part of a team that increased sales 80% from the previous year.

Qualifications

Education

• Ability to multi-task in a fast changing environment while meeting critical deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively and positively with customers, suppliers and other employees

• Accurate and detail oriented

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

 Proficient in PeopleSoft 8.4, 8.9, SAP, ViewPoint, FAS and Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.

• Experience in public accounting

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School Phoenix, Arizona

 Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management

 Candidate for CPA

DeVry University, Keller Graduate School Phoenix, Arizona

 Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Omsk State University Omsk, Russia

 Master’s of Arts in Computer Science and English.

Omsk State University Omsk, Russia

Bachelor’s of Arts in Computer Science and English.

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