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ALYSSA MAHADAI

New York,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented accountant years of experience in managing financial operations, including general ledger accounting, fixed assets, payroll and benefits, and reconciliations. Proficient in preparing journal entries, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. Skilled in optimizing processes and providing accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Squarespace, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Executed daily and monthly operations to bolster the accounting team in meticulously processing financial transactions in adherence to GAAP standards
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of Fixed Assets, including recording journal entries, processing asset disposals, calculating and tracking depreciation schedules, and managing intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Manage and reconcile all cash transactions across multiple bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. Perform monthly reconciliation of cash accounts to maintain accuracy and consistency between bank statements and internal records, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in collaboration with the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams.
  • Oversee and manage the allocation of Customer Operations expenses, ensuring accurate and timely distribution across various departments. Collaborate with department heads to confirm the proper allocation methodology, review allocation reports, and make adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborated on documenting close procedures to ensure alignment with internal control guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage and maintain the amortization schedules for Goodwill and Intangible assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS). Perform detailed reconciliations to verify the accuracy of the amortization process.
  • Handle the preparation, review, and reconciliation of debt-related journal entries, including interest accruals, principal repayments, and other related financial obligations.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Madison Square Garden Sports
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Preformed accurate and detailed monthly/quarterly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss account analysis, including substantiation of account balances
  • Identified and recommended adjusting journal entries as needed
  • Maintained schedules for internal and external reporting and tax purposes
  • Worked closely with health and benefits accounts, analyze insurance claims and provide flux analysis for corporate employees
  • This includes managing and monitoring employee health and benefits plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing recommendations for cost-effective solutions
  • Manage monthly payroll processing using Financial Systems team to ensure accurate employee withholdings, costing, and payments.

INDIRECT TAX ANALYST

Grant Thornton
New York, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for preparing complex US sales & use tax returns, resolving tax-related queries and notices
  • Monitor, document, and apply any changes in tax rates, tax laws for sales and use tax return preparation.

WHOLESALE ACCOUNTING INTERN

Fanatics, Inc
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Prepared journal entries, month-end close activities, preparation and review of financial statements, monthly analysis and reconciliations, development and support of audit schedules, support key financial projects, document key accounting policies, document SOX controls, and assist with roll-out of electronic payments and P-card setup.

TAX INTERN

The Washington Post
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Managed aspects of tax compliance, including preparation and filing of Federal and state income tax returns using OneSource tax software
  • Utilized strong Excel skills to automate tax calculations and aggregate return data, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
  • In addition, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both internal departments and external vendors, while also conducting ad hoc tax research and analysis projects on various tax topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
04-2021

Skills

  • Oracle/NetSuite
  • Income Statements
  • Accruals and Provisions
  • Payroll Processing
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Team Work
  • Strong Communication
  • Looker

Timeline

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Squarespace, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Madison Square Garden Sports
03.2022 - 07.2023

INDIRECT TAX ANALYST

Grant Thornton
09.2021 - 01.2022

WHOLESALE ACCOUNTING INTERN

Fanatics, Inc
05.2021 - 09.2021

TAX INTERN

The Washington Post
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Florida State University

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