ADEM ECET
Wallingford,CT
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background gained through internships across various fields, showcasing a strong ability to navigate challenges and adapt to change. A unique blend of energy, analytical skills, organizational abilities, and creativity enables effective problem-solving while positively contributing to team objectives. Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels fosters collaboration and enhances communication. Eager to embrace new challenges that promote personal growth and drive company success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Element Solutions INC
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided support during audits, facilitating efficient examination of financial records by external auditors.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to enhance resolution times for accounting discrepancies.
- Ensured timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, leading to improved financial statement reliability.
- Contributed to a streamlined year-end closing process by diligently reviewing account balances for accuracy throughout the year.
- Managed fixed asset records to uphold compliance with depreciation standards and facilitate efficient asset disposals.
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Conducted detailed account reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial records.
Accounting Specialist
ATLAS SEA GROUP
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in month-end close procedures, enhancing reporting efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records to maintain financial integrity.
- Validated and approved invoices submitted to the system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Executed combination of accepted invoices and order and delivery forms, ensuring proper entry into the system.
- Executed thorough processing of personnel expenses, ensuring timely and accurate account entries for relevant staff.
- Analyzed and verified daily bank transactions against internal records to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance.
- Executed systematic processing of import declarations and ensured timely delivery of cost reports to purchasing management.
- Achieved compliance through meticulous review of export declarations each month. Enhanced accuracy of VAT declarations through effective support in preparation processes.
- Facilitated arrangement and submission of monthly BA/BS forms to support revenue administration processes.
- Facilitated invoice preparation for product returns to ensure accurate supplier transactions.
Accounting Assistant Specialist
ATLAS SEA GROUP
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in monthly reconciliation of financial statements to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained organized records of invoices, receipts, and financial documents.
- Supported audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Provided support for monthly financial close activities, ensuring accuracy of reported results.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
Accounting and Finance Intern
ATLAS SEA GROUP
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted data entry and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Supported audit preparation by organizing documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Entered and reconciled financial data in internal systems with accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial operations.
- Supported the implementation of new accounting software for improved accuracy.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Collaborated with team members on financial projects, resulting in more efficient workflows and timely completion.
Marketing Intern
STAFF AKADEMI
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in developing content for social media campaigns to enhance brand awareness.
- Coordinated with team members to execute marketing strategies and promotional events.
- Engaged with customers through various channels, gathering feedback to inform marketing tactics.
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Collecting quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns.
- Doing market analysis and competition research.
- Supporting the marketing team in daily administrative tasks.
Finance Intern
IRON FORKLIFT MACHINES INC
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Oversaw daily management of bank accounts, ensuring accurate recording of payments and collections in the system.
- Executed credit card transaction monitoring and processing to ensure accurate financial records.
- Coordinated and streamlined support activities for diverse financial processes.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Supported financial forecasting efforts, enhancing accuracy of budget allocations.
Education
Bachelor of International Business - Finance And Accounting
HALIC UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, Turkey06-2021
High School Diploma -
Cumhuriyet High School
Istanbul Turkey, Turkey06-2016
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Internal / external audits
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Fixed asset management
- GAAP
- Intercompany transactions
- Balance sheet analysis
Certification
- Harvard Business School - Financial accounting
- Financial Management
- Quickbooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Communication
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in facilitating a successful company transition over six months, supporting the new owner in achieving seamless month-end close processes and operational continuity.
- Collaborated with the team to transition from manual reconciliations to automated software solutions.
Languages
English
Turkish
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Traveling
- Writing
- New Language
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Element Solutions INC
10.2024 - Current
Accounting Specialist
ATLAS SEA GROUP
01.2023 - 04.2023
Accounting Assistant Specialist
ATLAS SEA GROUP
01.2021 - 12.2022
Accounting and Finance Intern
ATLAS SEA GROUP
06.2020 - 12.2020
Marketing Intern
STAFF AKADEMI
06.2019 - 09.2019
Finance Intern
IRON FORKLIFT MACHINES INC
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of International Business - Finance And Accounting
HALIC UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
Cumhuriyet High School