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Ballground, Ga

Sr. Accountant – Financial Reporting, Insurance & Benefits• Managed all financial functions to include Month-end reports, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, payroll, invoicing, project reporting, budgets, cost analysis and cash management.• Review and reconcile accounting entries to prepare month-end financial reports.• Complete and file monthly Georgia Sales and Use Tax Returns.• Complete and file annual County Property Tax Return.• Oversee gift store operations and annual gift store inventory.• Track bank accounts' activity. Execute transfers. Reconcile monthly.• Audit QuickBooks accounts.• Reconcile Merchant Services accounts.• Develop annual revenue and expense budgets.• Manage Accounts Payable and Payroll Administration.• Manage commercial and personal insurance to ensure proper coverage is kept in force.• Manage insurance claims.• Manage Workers' Compensation claims.

Greater Atlanta Area

Manage the planning, forecasting, monitoring and control of expenses, and development of long-term cost containment efforts for VMG Recruiting.• Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.• Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports, perform month-end close.• Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.• Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.• Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.• Performs payroll function and federal and state quarterly reporting.Skills and Qualifications:Develop Budgets, Month-End Close, Legal Compliance, Tracking Budget Expenses, SFAS Rules, Accounting, Manage Processes, Report Research Results, Management Proficiency, Coordination, Motivate Others, Attention to Detail

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed $45M corporate year-end expense accrual/reversal process. Met with department managers, reviewed year-end accrual requests for GAAP compliance.• Tracked monthly multi-departmental year-end accrual payments and prepared adjusting journal entry.• Analyzed and documented monthly balance sheet fluctuations for quarterly reporting and audit reviews. • Performed balance sheet account reconciliation to include over 70 intercompany payable and receivable accounts. Provided analysis to affiliates for monthly close process.• Reviewed account reconciliation procedures, made process improvements, cleared up $1M in discrepancies. • Reviewed, revised and edited account narratives and account reconciliation procedures.• Coordinated $235M monthly A/R and A/P process between NSI corporate and affiliates. • Worked with internal and external auditors on balance sheet account interrogatories.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Performed depreciate rate activities for triennial filing with FCC. Tested new depreciation system resulting in high praise from FCC for Bell Atlantics thoroughness and complete compliance.• Headed reorganization team and successfully combined two districts.• Developed plans and strategies for recovery of depreciable assets: estimated depreciation expense included in the company’s Business Plan, Commitment View, and Infrastructure Plan.• Tracked and analyzed $4.6 billion in capital assets with annual depreciation expense of $306 million. Updated investment, reserve, and historical records.• Prepared Form M schedules for external reporting, reconciling subsidiary records to general ledger.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed corporate construction program, developed $82 million capital budget to include sixteen departments, analyzed department requirements, conducted justification meetings, presented semi-annual budget view to Capital Management team, tracked and published quarterly results.• Provided direct staff support to Vice President – Administration, coordinated yearly objectives set by VP and Department Heads, developed presentations, coordinated internal communications meeting, analyzed and published operating results.• Developed, tracked and analyzed operating expense budget.