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• Analyzed budget to actual variances for two cost center groups and forecast expenses • Prepared expense close template, gathered variance analysis, reviewed for clarity • Coordinated international pre-close meeting-held to address manufacturing and inventory issues prior to corporate close • Presented division variance analysis at pre-close and corporate close meetings • Utilized time difference with India finance team to enable more efficient close reporting • Calculated and accrued monthly… Show more • Analyzed budget to actual variances for two cost center groups and forecast expenses • Prepared expense close template, gathered variance analysis, reviewed for clarity • Coordinated international pre-close meeting-held to address manufacturing and inventory issues prior to corporate close • Presented division variance analysis at pre-close and corporate close meetings • Utilized time difference with India finance team to enable more efficient close reporting • Calculated and accrued monthly royalty expense estimates • Calculated, reported, and requested payment for quarterly royalty expenses • JE to true-up estimated to actual expense – reconciled related B/S liability accounts • Prepared division finance review presentation with trend analysis • Assembled quarterly Operations Review for division VP • Compiled Business Unit Review for Investor Relations used for quarterly earnings call • Created presentations of financial standing as needed for division executives Show less

• Accepted permanent position with flexibility and reduced responsibilities to complete degree • Set-up and terminated utility accounts as needed – researched and resolved issues • Managed vendor statements and calls - researched outstanding invoices and credits • Processed past due AP for rush payment • Assisted in maintenance of payables files to insure accountability and ease audit processes • Reviewed selected store AP for accuracy before importing into accounting system • Insured proper… Show more • Accepted permanent position with flexibility and reduced responsibilities to complete degree • Set-up and terminated utility accounts as needed – researched and resolved issues • Managed vendor statements and calls - researched outstanding invoices and credits • Processed past due AP for rush payment • Assisted in maintenance of payables files to insure accountability and ease audit processes • Reviewed selected store AP for accuracy before importing into accounting system • Insured proper coding as liaison between store managers and department heads • Assisted with close entries to meet deadlines • Processed check batches–insured material invoices were paid per contract for optimum cash management • Reconciled bank drafts through Fintech™ with payablesTemporary Staff Accountant 11/05-3/06• Covered accounting duties for regular accountant on medical leave • Entered AP, reviewed and approved petty cash transactions, reviewed daily deposits • Assisted in month end closing procedures for each restaurant within deadlines Show less

• Trained and managed AR/AP staff of five • Coordinated daily processing of up to 950 receivables and company AP • Maintained G/L accounts • Directed the reconciliation of 20 monthly bank accounts • Helped design and maintain accounting systems, internal controls and procedures • Assisted Controller in preparation and review of monthly financials • Booked daily deposits and prepared daily cash report for CEO and CFO • Completed weekly and monthly reporting and remittances to placement clients •… Show more • Trained and managed AR/AP staff of five • Coordinated daily processing of up to 950 receivables and company AP • Maintained G/L accounts • Directed the reconciliation of 20 monthly bank accounts • Helped design and maintain accounting systems, internal controls and procedures • Assisted Controller in preparation and review of monthly financials • Booked daily deposits and prepared daily cash report for CEO and CFO • Completed weekly and monthly reporting and remittances to placement clients • Assisted controller with multiple audits and other projects requiring in depth research • Backup to Controller on key duties Show less

Monitered CS reps for call center, wrote, presented and tracked training.

Mba, Accounting

Bba, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda - Adult Students Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta