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Blong Xiong

Appleton,Wisconsin

Summary

Operational accountant with extensive experience in financial workflows, reconciliation accuracy, and process optimization. Recently completed early operational buildout of an accounting startup, focusing on core systems documentation and service frameworks. This experience enhanced technical skills and reinforced workflow discipline, ready to contribute effectively in a full-time capacity.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Family Care Leave & Accounting Operations Project

Blong Xiong Accounting & Financial Operations

01.2024 - 12.2024

Designed foundational accounting workflows, pricing models, and financial templates.
Built scalable processes that improved reconciliation accuracy and formalized month-end close structure.
Strengthened client communication standards and compliance documentation.
Completed initial operational setup, including EIN registration, service framework, and core documentation systems.
Completed Operational Buildout

Staff Accountant

Xero Shoes

01.2023 - 01.2024

Completed weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and produced audit-ready documentation for external reviews.
Authored and standardized SOPs across the accounting department.
Managed full-cycle AR/AP, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
Reduced reconciliation discrepancies through structured weekly and monthly routines.

Accountant (Temporary)

Seek Careers

03.2022 - 12.2022

Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports and analyzed trends to support operational decisions.
Maintained general ledger accuracy through entry posting, account reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
Performed inventory analysis to support costing and valuation accuracy.

Cost Accountant

AP Nonweiler

07.2021 - 12.2021

Analyzed job costs and pricing structures to support margin improvement.
Partnered with Operations to manage purchase orders, control shipping costs, and strengthen inventory accuracy.
Maintained cost-allocation records through account reconciliation and entry validation.

Billing Coordinator / Job Cost Analyst

Lakeside Book Company

06.2017 - 07.2021

Tracked job-cost activity and validated monthly accrual accuracy.
Audited customer cost data to ensure clean, error-free invoicing.
Verified LTL freight rates and accessorial charges for accuracy.
Maintained ISO documentation and ensured compliance standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood

05-2015