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Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Senior Accountant – Consolidations and Reporting (January 2012 – September 2013)Accountant II – Corporate Accounting (July 2011 – January 2012)International Accountant II (February 2009 – July 2011)- Take active role in the world-wide consolidation and analysis process for 118 legal entities in 36 countries. - Prepare quarterly and year-end consolidated financial statements for multiple legal entities to comply with bank and external reporting requirements.- Calculate month-end and average foreign exchange rates for foreign entities. Ensure accurate month end foreign currency translation and foreign currency transaction accounting.- Assist with transfer of accounting data from general ledger to Hyperion financial reporting system, including preparation of Hyperion supplemental schedules and ensuring integrity between systems.- Maintain appropriate internal controls and participate in analysis and documentation of controls and processes.- Assist with complex accounting issues areas such as provisions, purchase accounting, intercompany loans, short-term and long-term debts, debt refinancing, intercompany and equity eliminations in a multi-currency and multi-location environment.- Perform main accounting functions and month end close process for Corporate Accounting and international operations in Europe, China, Australia, Mexico, and Canada.- Prepare and ensure accuracy of statutory reporting requirements for European entities.- Complete quarterly and annual surveys for census reporting.

- Prepare complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.- Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyze accrual accounts to ensure proper accruals.- Collect and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports. Perform monthly variance analysis for financial statements. Coordinate preparation of monthly financial package and reviews for accuracy.- Participate in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.- Assist with the preparation of year-end closings. Prepare annual long-term and short-term financial statements in compliance with accounting guidelines and U.S. GAAP. Assist in the preparation of working papers for annual audit.- Provide guidance to other Finance personnel for proper internal and external financial accounting procedures and their application.- Assists with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas. Coordinate preparation of monthly combining entries to combine financial results.- Prepare quarterly consolidation report for consolidation.- Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls.- Prepare complex financial reports in a timely and accurate manner; and complete individual analytical projects in a satisfactory manner given abstract project guidelines.

- Perform month-end close for accounts receivable.- Reconcile balance sheet accounts for multiple entities on a monthly basis.- Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions on a daily basis.- Invoice, record, and collect monthly revenues equivalent to $30 million.- Suggest, implement, and maintain system and procedures to accurately track and provide real-time information on daily sales activities to upper management and to customers. - Review weekly accounts receivable aging reports, client balances, handle account balance inquiries, and resolve billing disputes.- Collect revenue by reminding delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments.- Prepare daily deposits, reconcile accounts receivable, and cash reconciliations.- Prepare and report monthly sales summaries for multiple entities to internal Tax Department for monthly and quarterly tax filings.- Process and evaluate customer credit applications; set up customer accounts and build customer relations.- Fulfill quarter-end and year-end audit requests under tight deadlines.

Accountant II, Regence BlueShield, Seattle, WA (October 2006 – June 2007)Accountant I, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Portland, OR (September 2005 – October 2006)- Prepare required monthly journal entries on a timely basis and to ensure accuracy and proper classifications.- Maintain and reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a timely basis and ensure their accuracy by preparing all necessary documentation for reconciling journal entries, including recommendations for process improvement.- Participate in quarterly and year-end audits and statutory filings. Provide external auditors with consolidated reconciliations and supporting schedules on a timely basis. - Responsible for miscellaneous invoicing. Research and investigate any unusual or fraudulent transactions. Coordinate with internal and external sources to resolve discrepancies.- Provide support to other staff, cross-train on a variety of jobs to provide back-up capabilities.- Perform monthly financial statement analysis for various balance sheet and P&L accounts and provide fluctuation explanations and solutions to discrepancies. - Accurately prepare components of basic corporate and subsidiary financial statements.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

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