Establishes and enhances accounting systems and processes by aligning them with business needs to optimize operational success; Streamlined balance sheet reconciliation and established best practices for enhanced accuracyImproved efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes by creating detailed journal entry schedules, resulting in a 15% reduction in error ratesGenerated timely and accurate financial and progress reports; Translated insights into tactical and strategic plans to mobilize decision-making processesLed the hiring, training, and development of accounting teams to ensure high-quality performance and productivity Offers thought leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives; Identifies opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency while implementing innovative solutions to achieve optimal results

Spearheaded initiatives to successfully facilitate in-house financial systems upgrades and conversion; Efficiently managed financial reporting, including prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accrualsImplemented improved accounting processes through the creation of journal entry schedules to optimize efficiency and the quality of documentationSupervised a team of 3 employees to ensure adherence to established practices and accounting protocols, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved tracking processesImplemented internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations, safeguard company assets, and minimize the risk of fraud and errorsSuccessfully controlled company expense reimbursements by enforcing spending policies, resulting in a 10% reduction in policy violationsOptimized financial resources to support business operations and meet financial obligations by leveraging expert oversight in treasury and cash management

Managed and maintained the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry, data integrity, and system functionality to support smooth business operationsLed successful implementation of new ERP systems, tailored to accounting requirements and user needs, while providing support in the system builds, testing, and delivering key project milestonesMigrated data from the legacy accounting platform; Imported high-quality and accurate data into the new accounting platform to enable process automation, resulting in the removal of manual tasks and efficiency gains in daily operationsValidated existing data against quality standards to eliminate irrelevant or unusable information for the new ERP System decreasing the GIGO rate by 25%Identified and resolved defects by developing test strategies, testing tools, and test scriptsCollaborated with subject matter experts across the company to validate data input, data transformations, and system process flows to drive alignment with expected operational and financial outcomes

Compiled general ledger entries within tight deadlines to achieve a 100% record; Successfully managed month-end and year-end finances, including fixed assets and related data reportingProvided valuable insights by collecting and reporting monthly expense variances; Collaborated with project management teams to achieve expense plans, and partnered with auditors to ensure accuracy and address any discrepanciesFostered strong relationships and engaged in collaborative efforts to harmonize cross-functional efforts and ensure seamless support for deadlines, deliverables, and overall business requirements

Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.Prepared balance sheet account reconciliations..Filed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.Provided accounting support to internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end reviews relating to compliance and financial statement audits, including preparation of supportingdocumentation.Ensure general ledger appropriately reflects all financial transactions in accordance with GAAP