Experience

Mariani Landscape

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Supervisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

• Senior Accountant

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States



Paylocity

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2021

  Schaumburg, IL - Fixed Assets: Additions, disposals, reconciliations and roll forward, evaluate cashflow & tax impact - Leases: Transition to Lease Accounting ASC842. Identify leases within existing contracts, Initial and ongoing entries, ROU amortization, rent payments, document process - Inventory: Review and post timeclock shipment and returns batches, post COGS & fixed assets entries, determine assets to be written off, inventory valuation and supervise physical inventory counts. - ERP… Show more - Fixed Assets: Additions, disposals, reconciliations and roll forward, evaluate cashflow & tax impact - Leases: Transition to Lease Accounting ASC842. Identify leases within existing contracts, Initial and ongoing entries, ROU amortization, rent payments, document process - Inventory: Review and post timeclock shipment and returns batches, post COGS & fixed assets entries, determine assets to be written off, inventory valuation and supervise physical inventory counts. - ERP Implementation to Oracle NetSuite, UAT, process documentation, train inventory team - Transition to Revenues Accounting ASC606, amortization entries and reconciliation - Contract review to identify leases, Fixed Assets, SaaS, and prepaid items - Maintain SOX compliance surrounding entries and reconciliations. Complete post close review & analyze variances, prepare flux commentary. - Analyze T&E reimbursements, compare actuals to prior quarter accrual and adjust as needed. - Coordinate with Channel Marketing group & legal team, calculate partner revenue sharing payments per executed contracts and send out partner reports. - PBCs & other audit requests, walkthroughs, Census reporting, Incentives filing for State training credits

• Staff Accountant II

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2018

  Arlington Heights, IL • Close duties for growing company which has gone public recently, with focus on revenue accruals including unbilled revenue, analyze and follow up with billing team after close. Revenue deferrals such as advance W2 billing generated throughout the year • Led integration of inventory records from Excel to GreatPlains, document all processes and train TLM staff, trouble shoot and resolve issues. • Work with commissions team to setup new sales staff on external software based on… Show more • Close duties for growing company which has gone public recently, with focus on revenue accruals including unbilled revenue, analyze and follow up with billing team after close. Revenue deferrals such as advance W2 billing generated throughout the year • Led integration of inventory records from Excel to GreatPlains, document all processes and train TLM staff, trouble shoot and resolve issues. • Work with commissions team to setup new sales staff on external software based on employment contract, test new commission plans for setup and calculations, post manual adjustments affecting both sales revenues and commission payouts. Grant/remove employee access to software, compile monthly reports.



Protiviti

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consulting - US Cellular

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Chicago, IL Senior Accounting Role at Corporate HQ of Global Wireless Company. Year end close and audit work to support PWC requests. Month end close, reconciliations, analysis of accounts and trending. Lead meetings with other business units and gather feedback on variances. Process improvement, procedures documentation and training. Data sampling and risk analysis projects.



Pico

• Financial Controller & Assistant General Manger

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

  Schaumburg, IL Promoted from Accounting Manager. Transition Accounting function from Atlanta branch, software conversion of MAS90 to Quickbooks Create procedures, document and train staff on accounting protocol and QuickBooks use Manage Accounting staff and Project Managers. Responsible for banking, payroll, HR, T&E, Corporate Card, oversee AP & AR functions Month end journals & close, financial statement preparation & reporting of MD&A package, review accruals, reconciliations, variance… Show more Promoted from Accounting Manager. Transition Accounting function from Atlanta branch, software conversion of MAS90 to Quickbooks Create procedures, document and train staff on accounting protocol and QuickBooks use Manage Accounting staff and Project Managers. Responsible for banking, payroll, HR, T&E, Corporate Card, oversee AP & AR functions Month end journals & close, financial statement preparation & reporting of MD&A package, review accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis Revenue & Cost recognition for projects, cash flow reporting, forecasting and budgeting, Inter-Company, FX Year end close, prepare tax package for external CPA firm in accordance with IFRS, lead contact for audit Manage and drive collections efforts, cost reduction, push for GP based goals Show less



Minuteman International

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  Pingree Grove, IL Reporting & analysis of Consolidated Financials using SAP, monthly Flash report, compile detailed quarterly package Taxes – Sales & Use, Franchise, Income. Assist with year end tax package, annual audit and PBC requests for auditors Lead for Texas Audit - reduced liability $100k, resale certificate compliance Cash forecasting, A/P aging review and payables approval, close duties, account analysis and review Restructure commissions process, Government reporting, streamline and… Show more Reporting & analysis of Consolidated Financials using SAP, monthly Flash report, compile detailed quarterly package Taxes – Sales & Use, Franchise, Income. Assist with year end tax package, annual audit and PBC requests for auditors Lead for Texas Audit - reduced liability $100k, resale certificate compliance Cash forecasting, A/P aging review and payables approval, close duties, account analysis and review Restructure commissions process, Government reporting, streamline and document accounting procedures Weekly AR Aging review, drive A/R team to collect over $500k in past due accounts Compile Annual budget, provide recommendations to Senior Management. Assist CFO/Controller with projects Show less



D.R. Horton

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant - Contract role

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Cambridge Homes HQ, Libertyville, IL Compile Annual budget, provide recommendations to Senior Management. Assist CFO/Controller with projects



Diversified Capital Management, LP

• Accounting Manager

  • Mar 2002 - Sep 2004

  Northbrook, IL All accounting functions, monthly close and reporting to investors, forecasting, ROI models for trading, NAV calculations and Hedge fund analysis, prepare year end tax package for external Accountants Conversion from Quicken to QuickBooks, create chart of accounts, supervise/train as needed



Brunswick Corporation

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Dec 1999 - Mar 2002

  Lake Forest, IL Project manager for online business, establish accounting protocols, maintain GL accounts, bank reconciliations Responsible for Inter-company accounting (100+ divisions), monthly reconciliations and close, year end close Manage summer interns. Assist Consolidations team, fill in for payroll manager and A/P as needed



Baxter International Inc.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Coordinator

  • May 1998 - Mar 1999

  Roundlake, IL Financial Planning & analysis duties, reporting with Hyperion, maintain Fixed Assets and depreciation Month end close, account analysis, assist with Quarterly Divisional Q&A report for Wall Street conference call



Weekenders International

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • May 1996 - May 1998

  Vernon Hills, IL Multi-state Payroll, ADP software conversion. Sales tax filing, bank reconciliations, cash flow, fixed assets 1099 process for 3,000+ contractors, assist Controller with month end close, budget & projects, override AS400, issue refunds



Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company

• United States
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Junior Accountant

  • Jul 1994 - Apr 1996

  Glenview, IL Promoted from Commissions Representative GL and month end responsibilities, journal entries, commission calculations, IRS levies, garnishments Responsible for 1099 process for over 1500 annuity holders, assist internal and State Auditors as needed.