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Chicago, Il, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

-Use Oracle NetSuite to manage all aspects of Accounts Payable, including processing invoices, entering and maintaining vendor records, researching payment history, and reviewing / managing employee expenses reports-Assist management and external teams test and implement OCR and automation technologies to improve accuracy and efficiency of AP invoice entry-Produce various monthly AP-related journal entries and accruals (such as amortizations and consulting contracts)-Reconcile various AP-related general ledger accounts (such as credit cards and prepaid assets) on a monthly and as-needed basis-Develop and document procedures related to all daily and periodic responsibilities for future reference, at times building entirely new processes and tools or fully reworking existing processes

-Used Oracle NetSuite to prepare and post journal entries to recognize cash activity related to retail sales, reconcile against the bank account, and make adjustments as needed as part of monthly close procedures-Supported AP by keying various invoices as needed in order to meet close deadlines-Worked closely with other team members to document daily procedures and identify or develop improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Set up and maintained financial projects using Oracle Fusion, including project creation, building project budgets, assigning project tasks and transaction controls, importing costs, and reviewing all financial projects for quality assuranceResponsible for various regular and ad hoc journal entries to update account balances related to projects and fixed assets, clean up clearing account balances, and resolve any cost discrepanciesClosed projects as completed and transferred costs to fixed assets moduleClosed the Oracle Fusion Projects module monthly

Solna, Stockholm, Se

Performed balance sheet account reconciliations and supported monthly and annual close processesWorked closely with Controller and team members to improve various processes related to monthly and day-to-day reportingFilled in for tax accountant to assist in completing and submitting monthly sales tax reporting to a variety of state and local entitiesMaintained fixed asset ledger and capital lease schedule, including preparation of monthly depreciation and reconciliation, as appropriate

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Prepared critical bi-monthly reports to present to management and external financial entities as part of compliance with standing credit agreementDaily interaction with Controller and CFOOngoing process improvement and documentation

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Maintained and regularly updated fixed assets, including monthly depreciation entries, setting up new assets in software, reconciling fixed assets to the ledger.Compiled key journal entries related to the impairment and write off of major assets, recognizing loss and adjusting the balance sheet as appropriate.Carried out regular monthly journal entries to for various closing activities, including rent entries, accruals and prepaids, fixed assets, and other entries when needed.Prepared and posted weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll journal entries.Supported quarterly statutory reporting in a variety of ways, including entering and reconciling non-admitted assets, populating reporting schedules, and reconciling premium and loss accounts.Regularly reviewed, improved or modified, and documented key processes and procedures for future training and reference.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Participated in monthly close activities, reconciled various balance sheet accounts, compiled and entered monthly journal entries, and worked closely with the controller and CFO to produce timely reports to meet internal company reporting standards.Collaborated with various teams, particularly sales and accounts receivable, to ensure the proper recording and distribution of royalty fees due to third party providers of content.Recorded revenue related to both consumer and institutional sales of monthly and annual subscriptions to various online services and research tools used to meet the educational needs of students throughout the globe.Main contact for international subsidiary accounting teams to transmit monthly revenue and cash data for consolidation with the US parent company.

Chicago, Il, Us

Recruited to relocate to Chicago by RSG to support implementation of new controls necessary to accelerate the close process on a quarterly and monthly basis to meet SEC deadlines.Completed various balance sheet account reconciliations (as assigned) on a periodic basis and recorded various monthly journal entries such as depreciation, amortization, bank account interest fees, accruals, and moreAssigned to a European subsidiary for over two months to help integrate financial reporting with the US parent company, document pre-existing internal procedures in various accounting functions, and create new or improve existing processes to improve overall department efficiency and accuracy.Conducted annual test of balances of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, composed all related technical memos and reporting documents.Conducted due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, leading the work for the largest acquisition by the company since 2013.Technical memo writing as part of the annual reporting procedures for management, internal audit, and external use.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Supported financial close including compilation, review, and recording month end journal entries related to revenues, cash receipts, payroll, and allocating shared expenses across multiple entities.Regularly reviewed bank accounts and reconciled activity to ERP.Worked with the entirely new accounts receivable and billing staff to improve transactional processes, improving timeliness of month end procedures, reducing errors, and minimizing rework.

Erlanger, Ky, Us

Audited and analyzed commodity prices on blanket purchase orders.Investigated and explained discrepancies from base line prices on purchase orders.Supported annual business planning and budgeting activities.Created business cases to evaluate the financial feasibility of proposed purchase order changes.

Erlanger, Ky, Us

Led a group of two full time and one part time team member in accounts payable specializing in Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) invoices.Supported monthly close by entering reclasses and accruals, expense account reviews, inter-company reconciliations, and bank account reconciliations.Continuously reviewed current processes related to MRO invoices to assess risks, improve controls, increase productivity, reduce data entry errors, and make optimal use of resources.Helped establish on-campus recruiting for A&F by participating in or leading career fairs, banquets, and other activities at local university campuses.Used Oracle to log MRO invoices, validate approved invoices, and follow up on past due invoices that are pending approval or waiting for POs to be received.Organized group volunteer activities, including a river clean up effort, donation drives for local charities, and part of the United Way Campaign committee that raised over $20,000.Selected for a long term assignment in Japan for training.

Ft Wright, Ky, Us

Used Creative Solutions Ultratax and FileCabinet to prepare individual tax returnsUsed Creative Solutions Accounting to enter trial balances and prepare adjusting entriesCreated and/or documented three procedures for future co-ops to use

Used various computer systems to research open invoices and resolve errors to ensure timely settlement of invoicesDeveloped Excel macros that streamlined the process for reporting and resolving vendor invoicing inquiriesWrote standard operating procedures related to downloading and using various reports and systems, researching and resolving vendor invoicing errors, and sending vendor follow up emailsUsed company policy and PeopleSoft to research, enforce, audit, and approve or deny travel and expense reports

Highland Heights, Ky, Us

Helped students understand concepts and applications in principles of financial and managerial accounting, principles of corporate finance, business ethics, and English grammarCoached students to develop good study habits they could use throughout their education

Bs, Accounting And Finance

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