Experience

The American Law Institute

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • May 2012 - Present

  SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Prepare and process monthly journal entries Reconcile company pre-paid accounts (paper, envelopes, postal meter) Calculate and record monthly deferred subscription revenue Bank reconciliations (main checking, VISA/MC, and AMEX accounts) Prepare weekly cash reports / analyze bank activity Thorough analysis of fixed assets and prepare capital expenditure reports Analyze company investment accounts and prepare monthly entries based on activity Assist with preparation of financial statements Assist internal auditors with any inquiries regarding fiscal year-end audit Main resource for help with Microsoft Great Plains accounting software Assist with special projects as needed Show less



CDI Engineering Solutions

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • Apr 1995 - Dec 2011

  HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS Implemented procedures to strengthen the monthly close process Use accounting and systems expertise to guide transition process from previously used software to Great Plains software Develop strong relationships with auditors, business unit managers, and fellow employees Maximize available resources in meeting monthly deadlines Thorough knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Calculate weekly and monthly rebates for CDI's largest customer and check accruals monthly for reasonableness. Work closely with Finance Director and Business Manager to manage the IBM accounts Train new employees in overall utilization of accounting system as well as specific tasks as requested by management Highly skilled in major computer programs (Word, Excel) and accounting softwares (HP Multiview, SAP, Great Plains) SUMMARY OF DUTIES Perform monthly GL to sub-ledger reconciliation Direct margin analysis Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements Produce monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis reports Prepare trial balances and other financial reports/analysis for annual financial statement audits, as well as any requested information from auditors as needed during the fiscal year Review fixed asset and prepare capital expenditure analysis Balance complex inter-company accounts Process, translate and revalue foreign currency trial balances Prepare and process monthly journal entries Confirm completion of all monthly and weekly system processes Familiar with payroll processing; uploaded processed entries for payment Show less