Manager Accounting

Marina Allen

**** **** **** **** | Apex, NC ***** | 925-***-**** | *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Employment with a well-established company that will provide opportunities for career advancement and application of management skills with emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Auditing and human relations.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Twenty three years of financial and cost accounting experience in varied industry area including month-end and year-end consolidated reports, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets maintenance, budgeting and variance analysis. Strong analytical skills and the ability to use those skills to see all sides of a problem. Highly effective communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (July 2010 – Present)

5601 Arnold Road, Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: 925-***-****

Senior Accountant

Manage accounting records and month-end closing of books using Microsoft Dynamics GP for Micro Dental laboratories and two other dental labs located across the United States

Generate financial statements using FRx Software, analyze and present meaningful analysis to management and investigate any variances from budget/management expectations

Review work of staff accountant and approve journal transactions for data entry

Reduced, as a team, duration of the month-end close cycle by 30%

Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations (entity level & consolidated level), resolving any sub-ledger discrepancies in a timely manner

Incorporate and research technical literature as needed, ensuring all accounting is in accordance with GAAP

Act as liaison for external financial statement auditors, facilitating any requests/questions

Support preparation of year-end financial statements and related schedules, including footnote disclosures and statement of cash flows

Responsible for monthly and quarterly State Tax payment and filings

Continuously work in conjunction with numerous departments within the company to achieve various duties

CELL BIOSCIENCES, INC. formerly ALPHA INNOTECH CORP. (December 2006 – June 2010)

3040 Oakmead Village Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051 Phone: 408-***-****

Senior Accountant

Manage accounting records using MAS200, month-end closing of books, bank reconciliations, receivables, payables and ensure that the company is SOX compliant

Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare lead schedules during quarterly and annual audit period

Manage daily cash requirements

Prepare financial statements and provide feedback to management regarding company’s financial performance

Prepare Sales Tax Returns for all States

Process payroll in the absence of the Payroll Manager

Assist with formulation of policies and procedures and other special projects as requested by the Chief Financial Officer

CORINTHIAN MEDICAL STAFFING (January 2004 – June 2006)

3195 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: 510-***-****

Accountant

Prepare financial statements and provide feedback to management regarding company’s financial performance

Manage accounting records, payroll, invoices, receivables, payables, and collections and prepare bank reconciliation statements using Quickbooks

Prepare and mail out correspondence with government agencies, customers and employees

Marketing of nurses by making visits with facilities’ Administrator or Director of Nursing

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE PHILS. INC. (June 1992 – July 2003)

Two World & Three World Square, Upper McKinley Rd, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines Phone: 632-***-****

Assistant-Manager - Cost and Brand Accounting -- April 2001 - July 2003

Provide financial reports and services to all levels of management in the areas of product financial management and product business development

Manage the monthly closing of books; prepare and release standard product cost estimates

Analyze and resolve manufacturing variances and labor/overhead spending for Surface Care Plant

Analyze and evaluate manufacturing entries in SAP to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions

Prepare reports highlighting risks/opportunities for Plant Performance Review with the Manufacturing Director and Plant Managers

Analyze Personal Care Category Financials based on actual, latest estimate and budget

Apply financial tools for new products launches and strategic plans

Coordinate with Category / Product Manager and review assumptions on volume, selling price, formula, packaging specs, advertising and other margin assumptions

Translate assumptions / various scenarios / activities into financial plan to meet departmental goals

Provide management with feedback on risks / opportunities that may affect the Category's financials

Assistant Manager - Financial Accounting Department -- June 1994 - April 2001

Analyze and generate monthly Financial Reports using SAP

Prepare company budget, estimates and other reports which may be required by the New York head office

Report to Finance Director and Asst. Treasurer long-outstanding bank reconciliation items of 15 bank accounts

Manage Accruals and Prepayments and analyze possible risks and savings.

Maintain and control Fixed Assets and Mechanical Work-In-Process (MWIP); coordinate closely with project engineers regarding status of existing projects.

Ensure compliance with New York reporting requirements i.e. quarterly capitalized interest and quarterly and Year-end Reporting Package.

Preparation of SL/GL reconciliation of different sections in Finance and ensure timely submission.

SAP Implementation Team Member (Financial Accounting representative) -- October 1997 - May 1998

Plan and lead conversion activities in Financial Accounting, e.g. loading of historical balances to SAP, ensure that subsidiary ledger balances loaded to SAP agrees with the general ledger balances.

Conduct effectively SAP End-User Training and Design Validation and User Acceptance Workshop

Conduct Product Testing in the area of Financial Accounting

Provide a responsive and focused post-implementation support service to SAP end-users

Financial Analyst - Accounts Payable -- June 1992 May 1994

Analyze and audit transaction documents prior to processing of payables to suppliers

Initiate and implement work simplification projects which requires working closely with the Information Technology Group (ITG)

Orient and train temps and newly-hired employees in the Accounts Payable processes

PHILSPORTS GARMENT CO., INC. (November 1991 – June 1992)

Quezon City, Philippines

Internal Auditor

Design and implement an audit program to safeguard the company's assets from all kinds of losses

Conduct physical count of cash, inventories and fixed assets

Audit and ensure the propriety of the company's transactions e.g. disbursements, movement of goods, recording of liabilities and income

Prepare audit reports and findings addressed to the Company President and General Manager

CARLOS J. VALDES & CO., CPAs - an Associate of Coopers & Lybrand (December 1988 – October 1991)

Aguirre Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines

Auditor

Audit of small to medium scale companies i.e. manufacturing, real estate, condominium, school, livestock, restaurant, foundation, trading and telecommunications

Review of client's accounting system and internal controls, prepare financial statements and income tax returns

Prepare audit strategies which include updating of audit program and time budget

Review of audit working papers and supervision of junior staff members

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS

SAP 3.0 and 4.6B (Systems, Applications and Products); Microsoft Dynamics GP; FRx Software; Sage MAS200; Quickbooks; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Outlook; Lotus Notes; AS400

EDUCATION

1983-1988 Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting and Economics, St. Scholastica's College, Manila

1988 CPA Licensure Examination; Rating: 82.43%

REFERENCES

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