Collaborated with process owners in reviewing, changing and updating processes and/or controls via a formal review protocol.Performed annual walkthroughs of controls. Documented all Sarbanes Oxley procedures using Visio.Developed test procedures for testing controls and determined which controls were key, operational, fraud and compliance. Tested key controls and was in charge of the compliance testing that was run annually at the request of the compliance department. Acted as the informal liaison with other internal departments within the company. Participated in enterprise risk assessment interviews annually. Wrote the presentation given to the Board of Directors for the enterprise risk assessment project in 2009. On the team that implemented our new audit tool, Aline. Communicated any exceptions found during testing to process owners and worked with them on remediation plans and testing. Worked with external auditors in assisting them in acquiring the documentation they needed for their audits.

All general ledger responsibilities within MRI for assigned group of properties including closing the books on a monthly basis.Prepared and review the following specific accounting entries and related analysis: straight line rent, accounts receivable and related allowance for doubtful accounts, depreciation, amortization of leasing costs, prepaid rent, accrued property tax and the related expense, prepaid insurance and the related expense, other accrued liabilities and other account reconciliation.Reviewed lease input information to ensure accurate revenue and liability recognition.Maintained supporting work papers and account analysis for assigned properties, including a monthly closing checklist.Performed or review Accounts payable/cash disbursements, cash receipts and fixed assets/Capital Projects for assigned properties. Reconcile monthly bank statements.Reviewed/prepared portions of property annual budgets, review forecasts and assist with operating expense recovery reimbursements.Prepared periodic wire transfers to affiliated companies for services provided.Worked with auditors to perform analysis and respond to questions and issues in an effective and timely manner.Assisted Property Managers by answering any questions regarding account balances /monthly transactions and to review variance explanations and prepare monthly accruals.Collaborated with the Financial Reporting Team in preparation of financial information for internal and external reporting as needed.

A real estate management firm investing and managing $6.6 Billion in real estate assets; Consolidated monthly reporting of 10 properties including budget variance analysis.Produced quarterly distribution schedules for investors.Reconciled personal loan accounts for 108 investors and annual operating expenses for 12 properties.Prepared annual budget including consolidated budget.Entered cash receipts for 8 multi-tenant buildings.Monitored quarterly tax estimates for over 50 properties.Trained junior staff members.

CPA firm that provides business advisory services, tax planning and compliance services, accounting and auditing; Prepared individual and business income tax returns.Performed monthly accounting work for clients including bank reconciliations, month end close entries, payroll tax reports, sales tax reports, and financial reporting.Processed financial statements, obtained financing, and projected cash flows for CPA firm.Developed the annual budget for CPA firm as well as special projects.

Processed accounts payable invoices for over 200 vendorsReconciled all general ledger accounts including inter-company accountsEntered cash receipts and reconciled 10 bank accountsAssisted with month end close including financial reporting

Ran payroll for 20 employees. Prepared and filed federal and state payroll tax reports and sales tax reports.Coordinated accounts payable and accounts receivable paymentsPerformed month end closing procedures