Kelly Zou
Senior Manager of Accounting at Connections Education- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPA
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Experience
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Connections Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Manager of Accounting
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juin 2013 - - aujourd’hui
Successfully implemented automation of payroll entries by work with internal departments and outside consultant. Shorten time of process from 2 days to 15 minutes. This improvement helps month -end close more accurately and efficiently.Improved accuracy of accrual of benefits by understanding the policies of the company and working closely with HR department. At year end true-up, variance was reduced to less than 1%.Manage staff to make sure tasks are done timely and accuratelyDevelop staff to senior position role Develop relationship outside of the accounting department
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Controller
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nov. 2003 - juin 2013
Prepare expected cash reports based on various assumptions to project six month cash flow forecast Guidance to accountancy staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained to carry out their responsibilities effectivelyProvide recommendations on financial accountancy issues to managers and staff as required Develop and implement necessary financial policies and procedures such as revenue recognition, accounts receivable flow chart and payroll process to ensure the provision of an effective financial management service and employer/government compliance with all relevant regulationsRevamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules from Peachtree to Great Plains and created financial reports such as balance sheet, income statements and statement of cash flow to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.Manage all business insurance Maintain day-to-day control of all accounting systems to ensure the complete and accurate processing of financial data in accordance with internal proceduresReconcile various balance sheet accounts during month end closePrepare annual grant budget report in accordance with government guidelinesPrepare Daily Cash position report for CEOResponsible for two subsidiary companies including preparing journal entries all account reconciliations and monthly financial statements for the boardManage all 9 bank accounts and maintain good relationship with the bankAudit payroll to ensure accuracy and free of fraud Produce semiannual marketing report by calendar year and fiscal year Produce monthly analyses of income and expenditure to assist managers in the budget monitoring procedures
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Drexel University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business and Investment Management -
1999 - 2003
Goldey-Beacom College
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
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