Amarachi Elendu
Baltimore,USA
Summary
Results-driven accountant with a strong focus on financial accuracy and compliance. Improved month-end close efficiency and ensured adherence to ASC 606 and ASC 842 standards, significantly enhancing financial reporting. Proactively pursuing certifications to bolster expertise in accounting principles and best practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
BTST Services
Baltimore, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted month-end processes, including reconciliations of bank statements, accumulated depreciation, and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, credit card allocation & reconciliation.
- Oversaw revenue recognition for self-pay clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues, enhancing cash flow and reducing liabilities.
- Processed monthly & semi-monthly payroll.
- Managed SUTA and withholding tax accounts for employees, processed garnishments and PAFs.
- ASC 606 in revenue allocation
- ASC 842 in rent reconciliation.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Provided guidance to other departments regarding accounting policies and procedures.
- Created accounting reports to track financial performance.
- CreCreated an easy-to-navigate system for data referencing.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
Accounts Payable
The Agam Group Ltd
Elkridge, USA
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Processed check, credit card, and ACH vendor payments timely to maintain vendor relationships.
- Matched invoices to purchase order documents, ensuring accurate payment processing.
- Processed credit card reconciliation and allocation.
- Participated in month-end close activities, bank reconciliation, quarterly audit activities, as well as cut-off procedures.
- Created pro-forma invoices for clients, facilitating clear billing and payment expectations.
- Created an easy system to schedule freight and client payments.
- Managed inventory adjustments for international vendors to ensure accurate stock levels.
Accounts Payable/ Cash Management
Chemonics International- Contract
Washington, USA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed and organized vendor accounts for clients and banking institutions, streamlining transaction processes.
- Revised and maintained vendor record information for clients, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Processed field office transactions from DC region for Ukraine projects relocating to Poland.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD07-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05-2018
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Accounts payable
- Accounts reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Year-end close
- Revenue recognition
- Auditing procedures
- Variance analysis
- Financial analysis
- General ledger accounting
- Billing accuracy
- ERP systems proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Accounting software
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Accountant
BTST Services
04.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable
The Agam Group Ltd
07.2022 - 04.2024
Accounts Payable/ Cash Management
Chemonics International- Contract
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Morgan State University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Howard Community College