Financial Analyst - Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
Resume:
Twanna Alexander
Southaven, MS 38671 *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A challenging position in the field of Accounting or Finance with strong analytical emphasis.
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE
Master of Business Administration (May, 2004)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance and Economics (August, 2002)
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Master of Accountancy (Expected Graduation May, 2010)
STRENGTHS
• Highly motivated, high-energy professional combines strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong leadership skills; works well with all levels of people.
• Always exceeds performance criteria and assumes additional responsibilities.
• Strong math, reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Skilled at using various programs such as PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office products, NVision, Hyperion, various AS400 databases and Visual Basic based programs.
• Astute in identifying areas in need of improvement, with the vision to develop and implement successful action plans.
• Both flexible and versatile, a well-rounded performer committed to continued excellence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HILTON WORLDWIDE Memphis, TN
Financial Analyst 2009 - Present
Ensure that financial results for various business units and departments are reported accurately in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with Hilton Worldwide accounting policies, and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Maintain the cash management system, set up cash sweeps for all Hilton managed properties, and ensure the posting of the system to the GL. Analyze and prepare multiple entries for the Treasury department, including the posting of all corporate wire transfers, ESI and ZBA uploads, bank fee charges, and allocations. Analyze and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy for the consolidated Hilton Worldwide financial statements. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries for the GL close process.
HILTON WORLDWIDE Memphis, TN
Treasury Analyst 2006-2009
Managed daily liquidity including funding disbursement accounts, cash concentration from depository accounts, determining working capital needs and short term investments. Maintained daily cash sheets for all full service hotels. Prepared monthly accruals for interest income. Maintained the cash management process including daily settlement of cash, short term forecasts and direct contacts with banks. Reviewed monthly bank account analysis statements for accuracy and to identify cost savings. Completed daily cash transfers via wires and ACHs. Assisted in the design, testing, and implementation of the new Treasury information system. Maintained communication with regulatory reporting to ensure efficiency between internal and external auditing. Maintained relationships between various banks and management. Evaluated new banking products and services.
CITIGROUP / CITIMORTGAGE O’Fallon, MO
Accounting Specialist 2005 -2006 Reconciled Treasury Funding accounts daily and prepared weekly forecasts. Audited and performed testing of financial transactions and processes in the department and coordinated End User Computing/Compliance initiatives. Performed monthly interest accrual calculations for various loan products and posted entries to general ledger accounts for month-end close. Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports for loan purchases. Prepared invoices, processed payments, and aged the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger for premium recapture. Verified and posted accounts receivable transactions to journals and ledger accounts.
A.G EDWARDS & SONS/WELLS FARGO St. Louis, MO
Margin Analyst 2004 - 2005
Audited and reconciled investor accounts to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Initiated account suspensions due to compliance violations. Resolved problems found on daily reports from communications with the branches and client correspondence. Approved payouts/checks from non-IRA client accounts.
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