I am operating an accounting service that targets small businesses and new start ups. My goal is to help these businesses keep their finances on track monthly so they can make sound business decisions based on current financials. My fees are reasonable - much less than a CPA would charge. If you know of a new business that needs this kind of assistance, direct them my way!

As a Salaried Professional Services consultant, I was sent to various companies around the valley that needed an accountant/financial analyst temporarily.Completed bank and intercompany cash reconciliations and daily cash management tasks for a finance company while the accounting team was in training.Performed SOX internal control compliance testing; assisted external auditorsCompleted an attestation for a non-profit organization, alleviating management concerns Performed financial analysis for the water companyPrepared audit schedules and wrote desk instructions complete with flowcharts

I worked accounts payable for credit card capture for European and Asia-Pacific regions. •Calculated and tracked discount revenue and transfer pricing•Reconciled all payable accounts and ensured the accuracy of the ledger balances•Interfaced with internal and external customers in the regions I serviced.•Researched out-of-balances and made correcting entries on over 300 accounts per month.•Completed 6 SOX tests per month for Asia-Pacific accounts.

As an Accountant II, I managed accounts payable for credit card capture for European and Asia-Pacific regions. Improved process time for discount revenue and transfer pricing calculation by 10% by re-working Excel spreadsheets. Also worked with other team members to improve timing of tasks which improved the month-end close process, reducing stress and time by 15%.Researched out-of-balances and made correcting entries on over 300 accounts per month in order to reconcile all payable accounts and ensure their accuracy, helping the department meet its goal of all accounts in A status. Interfaced with internal and external customers in the regions I serviced by phone or email to research and resolve problems and issues that arose on a monthly basis.Completed 6 SOX tests per month for Asia-Pacific accounts.

I worked as a senior financial analyst at American Express, AEFA division, consolidation group.•Responsible for converting the UK business from UK GAAP to U.S. GAAP, enabling the consolidation of the balance sheet and P&L statement into the AEFA ledgers.•Reported on foreign exchange translation and ensured compliance with GAAP, specifically FAS52.•Provided ad hoc analysis on an as needed basis and acted as the liaison with the UK business.•Prepared reporting packages for internal and external customers.

Converted the UK business from UK GAAP to U.S. GAAP, enabling the consolidation of the balance sheet and P&L statement into the AEFA ledgers.Reported on foreign exchange translation and ensured compliance with GAAPProvided ad hoc analysis on an as-needed basis and acted as the liaison with the UK business.Prepared reporting packages for internal and external customers, including upper management.

I was responsible for the shoe department, including the seasonal re-sets. I helped customers and filled in for cashiers as needed. I also helped straighten up the store at closing and throughout the day.

Worked as an international accountant and an international finance analyst. I gained immeasurable knowledge working with various people within and outside of the corporation.; Reported the monthly $270M capital forecast for all international locations.Prepared the $27M G&A forecast for the Europe regional office, including variance analyses for both the capital and G&A forecasts.Developed a process to pay marketing and G&A invoices from European vendors when the responsibility was transferred to the U.S.

Finance Analyst Europe Region - May 2000-Mar 2001• Responsible for reporting monthly $270M capital forecast for all international locations.• Prepare $27M G&A forecast for the Europe regional office.• Prepare variance analyses for both capital and G&A forecasts.• Developed a process to pay marketing and G&A invoices from European vendors.International Accountant - Nov 1997-May 2000• Improved accounting and reconciliation processes and provided an in-depth analysis of company ledgers.• Achieved a thorough understanding of individual company ledgers.• Worked with external auditors for our Puerto Rico branch audit, prepared the trial balance and all supporting audit schedules with detail.• Supervised a staff of 5 people during the preparation of corporate income tax schedules for our international companies.Internal Auditor - Aug 1996-Nov 1997• Audited manufacturing plants, corporate internal departments, employee benefits company, and a research consortium.

Improved accounting and reconciliation processes and provided an in-depth analysis of company ledgers, increasing accuracy by 25%. Achieved a thorough understanding of individual company ledgers and ensured their integrity.Supervised a staff of 5 people during the preparation of corporate income tax schedules for our international companies.Worked with external auditors for our Puerto Rico branch audit, prepared the trial balance and all supporting audit schedules with detail.PREVIOUS EXERIENCESupervisor of 5 people in graphics department of Chrysler Corp. Supplied the graphics of over 20 service manuals electronically. Re-designed the process with the help of outside consultants to make the process more efficient and cost-effective. Reduced manual completion time by 25% by creating an electronic database of art.