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Montgomery, Tx, Us

Financial Accounting: Managing full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and analysis, and general ledger review. Data Analysis: Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data for financial and operational reporting using advanced Excel dashboards, Pivot tables and charts, and currently learning Power Bi. Process Improvement: Implementing and maintaining internal controls, streamlining operations, and leading process improvement initiatives.Core Accounting: Overseeing international inventory, AP/AR, royalty & commission reporting, and expense management processes. Back-up/assisting controller with balance sheet reconciliations. Financial Close: Backup/assisting controller with budgeting, month-end/year-end close, and reconciliations. People Management: Recruiting, developing, and leading accounting teams to achieve business objectives, as well as managing payroll and benefits.

Active contributor to continuous improvement activities, including drafting policies and procedure manuals.Invoicing, posting payments from multiple sources, following up on discrepancies, accounts receivable aging, generating statements and letters, managing RMA and loaner gear credits, compiling credit checks, providing AR support, and generating reports. 3-Way matching of received inventory to purchase orders in Fishbowl ERP and posting invoices, paying inventory and regular monthly bills, managing prepayments, reconciling vendor statements, providing AP support, and generating reports. Monthly credit card entries and reconciliation. Managing human resources functions related to onboarding, orientation, and offboarding. Assisting with recruiting for multiple roles. Placing job ads in multiple locations, ATS, sourcing through LinkedIn recruiter, recruiting, phone screening, and participating in in-person and virtual interviews.Vacation, benefits, and Cobra administration, and distribution of HR information. Providing exceptional service and support to staff members and management.Coordinating venues for external meetings and events. Negotiating costs, maintaining budget, arranging event services, and managing event flow. Booking flights and accommodation. Managing expense reports.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Performing general accounting activities for a privately held financial services and investment firm that specializes in the acquisition, recovery and servicing of performing and non-performing loans. Supporting the controller and legal department with projects as needed.Reconciling credit cards and FedEx statement for reimbursement from the various entities to the management company. Financial statements for use in management and external reports.Preparing procedure manuals for the assistant controller and controller roles. Using QuickBooks Desktop, Collect!, The Mortgage Office, Excel, and Access for management and reconciliation of 41 entities. Generating 1099's and W-2's using CFS Tax Software.

Using accounting software, QuickBooks, for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, distributions, performing bank reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing financial statements.Tracking time and costs, preparing billing from time sheets, and preparing WIP and financial reports with Time Slips by Sage. Reconciling QuickBooks to Time Slips.Processing tax returns, preparing organizers and engagement letters, compiling letters for tax notices, and using Lacerte tax software for invoicing.Tracking due dates with File in Time software.Making monthly payroll tax liability payments, preparing quarterly payroll tax reports, and generating 1099's and W-2's using QuickBooks and Adams Tax Form Helper Online.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Working in the accounting department, as an accounts payable clerk Using Microsoft Dynamics AX to verify accuracy of purchase orders to invoices and follow up on any discrepancies, or credits. Processing up to 200 invoices per day using 3-way matching, and posting once verified. Processing tool warranty invoices, and posting to the payments journal once completed. General journal entries for adjustments and corrections.Assisting with the preparation of check runs, credit card payments, and reconciling of statements. Following up with purchasers on receiving and processing of direct ship invoices. Using Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Answering mail or telephone inquiries regarding billing, statements, shipping, or procedures.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Tutored up to 40 students per week in financial accounting, managerial accounting, payroll, and QuickBooks.Developed a multidimensional perspective through working with both local and international students with diverse cultures. Assisted and taught students accounting principles including journalizing and posting, preparing the trial balance, adjusting entries, closing entries, accounting for merchandising operations, inventories, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation, accounting for partnerships and corporations, long-term liabilities, investments, cash flow reporting, analysis of financial statements, and payroll.Evaluated and supported student progress in job-order costing, process costing, CVP analysis, master budgets, flexible budgets, cost allocation, short-term business decisions, and capital investment decisions.Advised students on how to use QuickBooks to create a company, work with vendors and customers, perform banking, handle employees and payroll, generate reports, work with inventory, correcting errors, and customizing within the program.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Associate of Applied Science, Accounting:Knowledgeable in financial accounting, such as journalizing and posting, preparing the trial balance, adjusting entries, closing entries, accounting for merchandising operations, inventories, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation, accounting for partnerships and corporations, long-term liabilities, investments, cash flow reporting, and analysis of financial statements.Managerial accounting subjects covered are job-order costing, process costing, CVP analysis, master budgets, flexible budgets, cost allocation, short-term business decisions, and capital investment decisions.Demonstrated the use of a computerized accounting system, QuickBooks, to create a company, work with vendors and customers, perform banking, handle employees and payroll, generate reports, as well as correcting and customizing within the program.The ability to calculate FICA, SUTA, FUTA, Federal and State income taxes for payroll.Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Calculated costs of materials, overhead and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists. Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements.Learned to classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data, such as income and expenditures, to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.Operated computers programmed with accounting software, such as QuickBooks, to record, store, and analyze information.Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.Compiled statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.Performed general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence. Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and the supplier's reputation and history.Purchased the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, and deliveries.Reviewed catalogs, internet sites, and retail stores, and consulted with Wardrobe Manager to locate necessary goods and services.Conferred with Wardrobe Manager, actors, producers, and vendors to discuss goods or services and determine if corrective action was needed.

Reviewed catalogs, internet sites, and retail stores, and consulted with the Art Director to locate necessary goods and services.Interviewed vendors and visited suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.Monitored shipments to ensure that goods came in on time and resolved problems related to undelivered goods.Managed projects, supervised art department staff, and provided training and orientation to new staff.Collected and deposited money into accounts, disbursed funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, kept records of collections and disbursements, and ensured accounts were balanced.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Associate In Business General Requirements, Transfer Requirements For University

Associate In Applied Science, Accounting

National Diploma, Textile Design & Technology