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Austin, Tx

Direct all accounting functions and act as HR liaison on behalf of employees for an asset liquidation corporation.Supervise office staff and reconcile biweekly payroll reports by division. Oversee financial analysis, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Develop and implement internal controls to ensure proper management of company assets which improved operating efficiencies. Develop and manage financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, vendors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance. Prepare ad hoc reports for management as well as prepare federal tax schedules for external CPA.Key results:Reorganized office procedures and policies to improve productivity, individual accountability and staff morale.Organized G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to standardize reporting procedures.Improved D&B credit rating from fair to good status within twelve months ensuring better credit terms with external vendors. Implemented HR procedures to improve employee benefits awareness and streamline the payroll reporting function.

Performed several accounting functions including tax preparation; auditing; report preparation and performed monthly accounting duties for specific clients (monthly bookkeeping). Maintained monthly deferred revenue sub-ledgers, reconciled balance sheet accounts, prepared schedules, reports and special projects in a timely manner based on prioritization. Key results:Promoted to lead auditor on client review engagements for specific recurring clients.Entrusted with new staff members to train for audit and review engagements. Excelled in assurance engagements with key clients.Awarded responsibility of maintaining general ledger and prepare monthly reports for two long-term clients.