proficient, detail-oriented senior accountant exploring opportunity to contribute expertise toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven team member. areas of strength include:

 

ø  general ledger accounting

ø  record / systems automation

ø  financial reconciliations

ø  month-end closing

ø  audits & financial statements

ø  process improvement

ø  strategic & financial analysis

ø  teamwork & communication

 

key achievements:

ø  created enormous savings for canon financial services by successfully planning, developing and implementing new systems and procedures including:

  automated travel and expense reimbursement program

  monthly automated general ledger account reconciliation system

  automated purchase order module

ø  reduced month-end closing processing time by approximately twelve hours by automating the process using hyperion for the financial operations area at discover financial services

 

 

senior accountant, canon financial services, inc., mt laurel, nj                           2005 c present

  accurately maintain general ledger reconciliations and verifications with monthly average balances of 1m or more

  play an instrumental role in various ad-hoc projects which automated processes and procedures within the accounting department resulting in large revenue savings

  prepare timely general ledger entries, balance monthly schedules, and complete month-end general ledger entries

  uphold full-accountability for the monthly funding of approximately 5m in maintenance fees for canon subsidiaries and independent dealerships

 

staff associate, discover financial services, inc., new castle, de                            1997 c 2005

  maintained full-scope responsibility for the month-end close for the financial operations area, including general ledger entries preparation, monthly balancing of schedules, and month-end ledger account variance analysis; completed general ledger reconciliations and verifications

  ensured compliance with the sarbanes-oxley act of 2002 and increased efficiency by creating, updating and auditing the financial operations department s policies and procedures, including updating month-end desktops and procedures

  supported sales and marketing efforts by ensuring all new promotional offers and products were correctly mapped to the general ledger as an active participant in special projects related to the cash back bonus and rewards programs

 

staff accountant, rollins environmental, inc., wilmington, de                                   1996 c 1997

  managed all month-end closing activities, including closing duties for the operations centers; completed general accounting duties and reconciled general ledger accounts

  assisted with ap processing by coding and approving vendor invoices

  audited the employee mastercard program and approved time/expense reports

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b.s. c business management, wilmington university, new castle, de                                    2001

  magna cum laude / member of the sigma beta delta international honor society