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Apex, Nc, Us

Wilmington, North Carolina, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Direct working relationship with project manager, team personnel, and outside parties to coordinate, facilitate, budget, record, analyze, and report on all financial aspects of projects. Heavy relationship development and trust. Go to person to pull together information, answer questions, and monitor progress of the project. Keeper of project detail to determine if the project on track, within budget, and profitable.

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for accuracy of general ledger and financial reporting. Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and preparation of associated journal entries and monthly close. Assist in preparation of board book and internal and external financial reporting. Support and preparation for external review and valuation requirements including audit schedules. Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed assets. Use cost allocation and financial analysis to determine accuracy of expenses and budget preparation. Perform other projects as assigned by Controller or CFO. Utilize excellent communication skills to work with peers at all levels.• Extensive use of Microsoft Excel • Mastery of Sage Construction and Real Estate software

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Monthly journal entry preparation and reconciliations for cash, investments, flex benefit plan and fixed assets. Fixed asset management including analysis of accounts for fixed asset additions. Quarterly use tax and semi-annual sales tax refund returns. Annual audit assistance and rollforwards. Preparation of annual budget workbook templates for 50 departments using excel. Assist budget holders with budget preparation providing all necessary data and meeting for working sessions. Budget consulting and forecast review on advisory level monthly, in person meeting with budget holders quarterly. Small business accounting and reporting for five collage campus ministries using QuickBooks Online including reconciling cash, annual budget preparation, and quarterly budget vs. actual reports. Assist on special projects and advise in accounting matters as necessary. • Extensive use of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookup• Mastery of Financial Edge nonprofit fund accounting software

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Utilize strong analytical and critical thinking skills to reconcile and close out capital projects. Work with all aspects of capital project budgeting, reporting and accounting for university capital projects. Compile, examine, and reconcile complex financial data across three disparate systems (general ledger, subsidiary ledger, and state CAPSTAT system). Identify substantive issues, accurately research and draw conclusions that result in written findings, reconciliations, and journal entries following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other applicable accounting guidelines. Obtained working knowledge of budgets, allotments, fund transfers, and the relationship of budget to accounting transactions. Full working knowledge of PeopleSoft requistions, purchase orders, vouchers, and receipts cycle.• Extensive use of Microsoft Excel• Mastery of FRS and PeopleSoft accounting systems

Coprorate and Individual tax return preparation. Small Business write-up services. • Ultratax CS• QuickBooks 2013, 2012, 2011

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Small Business Compilation and write-up services and associated partnership and corporate tax returns. Individual tax return preparation.• CCH ProSystem fx Tax, Practice Management, Fixed Asset and Engagement• QuickBooks 2013, 2012, 2011• Creative Solutions Accounting

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

In charge of Accounting function including: Accounts Payable process, bank and credit card reconciliations, bank transfers, preparation and analysis of month and year end general ledger and financial statements, and year end 1099 prep. Utilized specialized insurance policy software for billing and accounts receivable including: cancellation of policies, re-rating policies, re-writing policies, and all associated journal entries. Direct accounting contact for communications with Director of Finanancial Administration, President & CEO, superviors and staff.•Mastery of Peachtree accounting software•Completed training courses for Microsoft Office Excel, levels 2 & 3

Accounting Squared manages the accounting function for businesses ranging from 5 to 50 employees. Worked with 4 clients, provided daily operations for bookkeeping and accounting services including: accounts receivable function and invoicing, accounts payable, payroll and payroll returns, W-2’s, and 1099’s, reconciled bank and credit card statements, recorded associated journal entries and prepared and analyzed quarterly and year end financial statements. Direct contact for communication with accounting department.*Quickbooks*Excel

Created small business client's books from source documents using Creative Solutions virtual office paperless environment. Reconciled bank and credit card statements, recorded associated journal entries to prepare compiled quarterly and year end financial statements. Prepared individual federal and North Carolina state income tax returns using Ultratax CS. *Creative Solutions Professional Suite: Accounting, FileCabinet CS, Fixed Assets CS and Practice CS, Client Bookkeeping Solution and Ultratax CS 2008.

Lakewood, Colorado, Us

Solely responsible for all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping function and maintenance of company books using QuickBooks. Managed daily cash flow including bank deposits, posting A/R payments, and reconciliation to bank and PrintSmith. Recorded invoices and charges, paid bills and reconciled to statements. Calculated employee hours to report to ADP and recorded all resulting payroll entries. Maintained employee records, loans, and SAR/SEP. Responsible for month end reporting of labor, paper, and profit centers. Performed monthly account analysis including adjusting journal entries. Reviewed and finalized monthly financial statements for management analysis and the uploaded results to corporate office.*Excel

Parsippany, Nj, Us

In charge of monthly bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, general and subsidiary ledger journal entries and analysis, and meeting monthly deadlines. Helped interview, train, and supervise staff accountant. Prepared supporting schedules and fielded questions for external auditors. Compared actual data to budget and investigated differences with department heads. Worked in conjunction with finance, accounts payable, and accounts receivable departments.Developed proficiency using Microsoft Office Excel and Outlook.

Independently performed monthly write-ups for approximately forty-five small business clients including: bank reconciliations, general ledger account analysis, and preparation and review of compiled financial statements. Generated payroll checks for five clients per week including calculation of withholdings and monthly deposits. Prepared quarterly payroll and sales tax returns. Handled IRS and state tax correspondence. Prepared corporate and individual income tax returns.

Maintained and analyzed general ledger, prepared in-house financial statements, and performed monthly bank reconciliations. Investigated variations from operational budget. Prepared quarterly reports, statistical analyses, and surveys. Maintained books of related companies. Assisted external auditors at year end and assisted Controller in preparation of year end state report filings. Prepared annual tax returns (990 and 1120). Responsible for month end closings and account analysis.

Analyzed and compiled client's records to prepare tax returns and financial statements. Prepared supporting schedules requiring detailed analysis and research. Reconciled and provided support for account balances. Assisted Senior Accountant in performing substantive tests and test of controls for audit engagements. Prepared annual time budgets and coordinated busy work flow assignments. Communicated directly with business owners in problem solving activities including responding to tax notices and researching tax issues. Trained co-workers and clients in use of accounting software.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration/Accounting

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program