General Ledger/ Staff Accountant

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER

Skilled in all aspects of Accounting through Trial Balance

Proactive in Streamlining Procedures - Adept at Multitasking

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Methodical, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Accounting professional committed to performance efficiency and thoroughness. Proven ability to complete high volume of work accurately while meeting critical deadlines; thrive both in independent and collaborative environments. Monitor and maintain daily transactions and recording of all financial activities.

- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and external regulations while maintaining the highest possible standards of excellence and transparency

- Expert in handling and drafting SEC reports, such as 10ksb, 10qsb, 8-k, for approval of PCAOB to achieve SEC transparency and compliance

- Handle Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and perform state audits

- Render strong analytical and technical skills in improving profitability and efficiency

- Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare clear and sound internal controls for informational auditing and operational use

- Extensive knowledge of general accounting principle and practices

- Able to convey information in a clear and concise manner and perform various functions with accuracy

- Superior organizational and problem solving skills coupled with keen attention to details

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

SPECIAL SKILLS

Accounting Management

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management / Forecasting

Budgeting / Cost Reduction

Journal Entries and General Ledger

Account and Bank Reconciliations

Expense Tracking and Reports

Client Relations

Integrated Accounting Software

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

Data Collection and Analysis

SOX Regulatory Compliance

Financial Reporting

Technical Applications:

Microsoft Excel, Word, and QuickBooks - Networking - POS Systems Store Set up

CAREER WORK PATH

Apr 2005-Present Controller / Finance Manager

Global Links Corporation, Las Vegas, NV

- Organize drafting of SEC reports, such as 10-KSB, 10-QSB, consisting of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management’s discussions and analysis; prepare periodic IRS forms 940, 941, 1099/1096, and W2/W3

- Keep abreast with new accounting pronouncements and identify accounting transactions accordingly to maintain appropriateness of accounting procedures within the company

- Perform general accounting functions including accounts receivable / accounts payable, beneficial conversion feature of debenture, payroll, account reconciliations, and cash management while ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP)

- Meet with and update the Board of Directors on the company’s financial standings

Highlights:

- Meticulously introduced and implemented new policies and procedures to capture and correctly classified reimbursements from tenants

- Applied new accounting procedures for stock-based compensation according to the SFAS 123R

- Reduced operating expenses as well as drove revenue growth by employing effective management as the key leader of the department, which lead to convincing the CEO to support quality vendors to cut operating costs

- Ensured completeness of audit work by systematically coordinating workflow of PCAOB, State and IRS field audits; identified weak internal controls by initiating several process flow charts within organization; and implemented compliance to SOX requirements

- Authored and published the company’s mission statement as showcased in the QSB

2004-2005 Analyst

Allegiant Airlines, Las Vegas, NV

- Performed multiple duties, such as financial reports preparation, budgets development, and variance analysis in accordance with business plan

- Collected and organized periodic financial reporting packages for senior management

- Spearheaded various teams in completing special projects

Highlights:

- Assigned to perform fuel budgeting and analyzed variances between differences

- Led and directed teams in numerous special projects the BYOOB (Buy your own on board) Program

2003 Casino Audit

Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV

- Assumed general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and accounts receivable / accounts payable

- Guaranteed compliance with standards of the gaming control board

Highlights:

- Employed strong analytical and problem-solving skills to capture time-critical deadlines and achieve corporate goals

- Provided leadership and oversight in the daily audit for slot machine

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

St. John’s University, Staten Island / Queens, NY

- Master of Science in Accounting and Finance, 1999

St. John’s University, Staten Island / Queens, NY

- Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, 1998

Career Development:

- QuickBooks Pro-Advisor Certification, 2008

- SEC Reporting Skills Workshop, 2005

AFFILIATION

- Intuit ProAdvisor Program

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