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San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Prepared journal entries related to fixed asset depreciation /intangible amortization schedules, asset additions, asset disposals, project loans, project accruals, prepayments, and work in progress accounts.• Reviewed the balance sheet and income statement for projects valued around $300M and evaluate whether account balances are in line with expectations.• Assisted in the user acceptance testing for the new D365 accounting system• Reconciled forty accounts using Blackline software• Performed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis over $2M for internal management reporting using Hyperion reporting.• Recommended automated postings of depreciations/amortizations for fixed assets/intangibles.• Responded to data requests to support the annual/quarterly audits and income tax filing requirements.• Worked closely with the Engineering and Construction team to gather information related to project accruals, completion schedules, punch list items, project budgets

Oakland, California, Us

Rotated within Energy Accounting and Technical Accounting, i.e. Gas Transmission and Distribution, Electric and Gas procurement, and Electric transmission.• Prepared monthly journal entries for cost of electricity, cost of gas and mark-to-market calculations (SFAS 133) on swaps and options averaging around $100M/month. Prepared account reconciliations for A/P, A/R and accrued expenses. • Explained significant variances over $10M in the general ledger accounts. Prepared quarterly and annual external reporting schedules related to electric procurement and transmission matters.• Led and initiated discussions with internal business partners to resolve accounting issues and set expectations on deliverables, i.e. identified accounting implications on new transactions through presentation of process flowcharts, agreed on timelines related to ad hoc requests.• Accelerated journal entry and account recon preparations. Consolidated two or more journal entries into one and setup recurring automated SAP entries. Consolidated two or more interrelated account recons into one recon. Achieved time savings in the process by at least 30-40%.• Ensured smooth flow of internal/external audits through proper documentation of account reconciliations, correct recording of transactions, timely adjustment of reconciling items, and compliance with internal controls.• Performed and documented SOX testing for key SOX controls in corporate accounting. • Evaluated and reviewed within six months forty contracts valued between $20M to $100M in line with the new lease standards per ASC 842.• Reviewed and evaluated forty contracts, valued between $20M to $100M in line with the new lease standards per ASC 842.

San Francisco, California, Us

• Prepared recurring entries for suspense cash accounts. • Prepared A/R aging report and reconciled suspense cash accounts.• Resolved reconciling items through discussions with internal business partners and prepared adjusting entries as needed.

• Helped reduce credit and financial risks for the company by reviewing commercial terms and conditions related to contracts averaging around $10M for customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.• Optimized cashflow from projects, i.e. regular follow-ups on receivables, prepared milestone billings as per contract.• Minimized financial statement adjustments by reviewing monthly journal entries, the division’s income statement and balance sheet.• Supported management in the review and validation of budgets and forecasts and proposed changes to the numbers as needed.• Explained income statement variances amounting to at least $1M between actuals versus budgets and forecasts. Identified and proposed solutions on issues resulting from the analysis.

• Industry Experience: Airline, Manufacturing, Oil, Financial services, and Non-profit entities.• Discussed and requested approval from clients of any audit adjustments above $100K. • Performed external audits and review engagements and drafted financial statements and income tax returns. • Reviewed and evaluated internal control system of clients prior to actual field audit.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science In Commerce, Accounting