David Sones, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

❖ Responsible areas include Statement of Cash Flows and LTI Expense❖ Reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations, and other work of Senior Accountants (2) & Accounting Specialist (1)❖ Continuously identifies opportunities for enhancement through process improvements that result in increasing efficiency and reducing timeliness of month-end close and other accounting procedures❖ Manages month-end close to ensure deadlines are met via a close checklist and daily check-ins with Senior Accountants❖ Reviews Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies while utilizing OneStream account reconciliation software❖ Performs P&L and Balance Sheet analysis during month-end close❖ Collaborates with external groups and global business partners to ensure proper accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls are followed❖ Prepares and distributes weekly sales reports ❖ Reviews and approves weekly invoices & ACH batches❖ Maintains and distributes monthly FX rates to global business partners❖ Provides accurate and timely deliverables to the internal SEC reporting team, internal audit team, and external auditors

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

❖ Responsible for operational expense areas of the P&L, which included selling, general & administrative expenses primarily LTI Compensation❖ Spearheaded the overhauling of multiple LTI expense files for a more detailed view of calculating amortization and forecasting expense❖ Continuously identified opportunities for enhancement through process improvements that result in increasing efficiency and reducing timeliness of month-end close❖ Peer reviewed Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies while utilizing OneStream account reconciliation software❖ Performed P&L and Balance Sheet analysis during month-end close❖ Prepared accruals, reclassifications, allocations, amortizations, and other adjusting general ledger journal entries necessary to perform month-end close while utilizing JD Edwards and OneStream ERP systems❖ Collaborated with other groups and multi-national business partners as necessary to achieve desired results❖ Prepared Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies while utilizing OneStream account reconciliation software❖ Successfully transitioned responsibilities from previous accounting manager, senior accountant, and accounting specialist while utilizing telecommuting via Microsoft Teams❖ Provided accurate and timely deliverables to the internal SEC Reporting team and external auditors

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

❖ Responsible for operational expense areas of the P&L, which included warehouse/delivery, selling & advertising, and general & administrative expenses❖ Assisted in effectively and efficiently relocating the accounting functions of Interline Brands, Inc. from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA❖ Implemented continuous process improvements for better efficiency, and accuracy that resulted in a reduction of two days from the month-end close timeline❖ Displayed leadership skills through training new associates and mentoring interns❖ Peer-reviewed Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies❖ Performed P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis❖ Assisted in a general ledger system integration from JD Edwards to SAP❖ Prepared accruals, reclassifications, allocations, amortizations, and other adjusting general ledger journal entries necessary to perform month-end close while utilizing JD Edwards ERP system❖ Prepared Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies while utilizing Blackline account reconciliation software❖ Served as Blackline Administrator for multiple modules (Reconciliations/Tasks/Journals/Variance Analysis)❖ Collaborated with other groups and business partners as necessary to achieve desired results❖ Prepared Ad-hoc reports and other process changes while meeting established deadlines

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

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❖ Served in the associate capacity on multiple public clients and gained experiences in planning, quarterly review, interim and year-end phases of the audit❖ Established stellar relationships with client contacts, interacted directly with client management to increase understanding of business processes and audit supports, and improved knowledge of the client and industry❖ Developed understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting standards updates (ASU)❖ Demonstrated creative thinking and individual initiative daily ❖ Cultivated teamwork dynamics as a member of the audit engagement team❖ Demonstrated flexibility in prioritizing and completing detailed tasks❖ Exercised professional skepticism in gathering, reviewing, and analyzing client information❖ Built solid relationships with team members by proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback

Hattiesburg, Ms, Us

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❖ Performed audit procedures using PwC’s Aura Navigator Audit software❖ Participated in select phases of auditing financial statements❖ Demonstrated creative thinking and individual initiative daily ❖ Cultivated teamwork dynamics as a member of the audit engagement team❖ Exercised professional skepticism in gathering, reviewing, and analyzing client information❖ Built solid relationships with team members by proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback

❖ Prepared individual income tax returns using CCH ProSystems Fx Tax Software❖ Tracked critical deadlines using CCH Axcess Workstream software❖ Demonstrated proficient document and workflow management using CS Professional Suite❖ Portrayed excellent time management skills with meeting deadlines for clients❖ Displayed a willingness to go above and beyond the expected job parameters ❖ Achieved superior recognition from all partners in the firm

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Masters In Professional Accountancy, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Accounting