BERNICE MATULA
Lawndale,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Staff
Cherie Putman, CPA
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Handled client phone calls including first contact for client questions
- Assisted in preparation of various individual tax returns
- Supported office with basic operations including use of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Products.
Senior Accountant
TTSI, Inc.
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Prepared various journal entries, tax and financial reports, and period end close procedures
- Interfaced with banking representatives daily for cash reconciliations, initiating cash transactions and issue resolution
- Worked various special projects for management analysis.
Senior Accountant
First AME Church
12.2008 - 04.2009
- Performed all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger duties.
Consultant/Acting Assistant Controller
Charles Drew University
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared various journal entries, tax and financial reports, and period end close procedures
- Assisted with Great Plain implementation
- Developed efficiencies in accounting procedures and implemented new policies for SOX requirements and internal SOP reporting
- Supported year end audit.
Senior Accountant
Pelican Products
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Prepared various journal entries, financial reports, and period end close procedures
- Led SAP implementation of Fixed Asset and General Ledger SAP modules
- Assisted with general SAP implementation of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting modules
- Prepared various reports for planning/forecasting team and management reporting
- Assisted in year end audit.
Manager
DPC/Siemens
03.2004 - 08.2007
- Prepared various journal entries, tax and financial reports, and period end close procedures
- Led month end international consolidation and reporting requirements
- Analyzed and provided supporting documentation for management reports and quarterly and annual SEC reporting
- Managed General ledger and International Accounting team for two companies simultaneously during year long merger period.
Accountant
Remaxx
08.2003 - 04.2004
- Prepared journal entries and performed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
Senior Accountant
DirecTV/Hughes
09.2000 - 08.2003
- Prepared various journal entries, financial reports, and period end close procedures
- Assisted Business Office and Risk Management Group with planning and detailed analysis
- Analyzed and provided supporting documentation for management reports and quarterly and annual SEC reporting.
Senior Auditor
Ernst and Young, LLP
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Planned and implemented all phases of financial statement audit of various national and international companies.
Education
Bachelors of Art, Political Science -
University of California, Los Angeles
06.1997
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Accrual Accounting
- Financial statement presentations
- Budget projections
- Financial Auditing
- ERP System Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Risk Assessment
Timeline
Office Staff
Cherie Putman, CPA
11.2013 - 05.2014
Senior Accountant
TTSI, Inc.
02.2011 - 11.2011
Senior Accountant
First AME Church
12.2008 - 04.2009
Consultant/Acting Assistant Controller
Charles Drew University
08.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Accountant
Pelican Products
08.2007 - 08.2008
Manager
DPC/Siemens
03.2004 - 08.2007
Accountant
Remaxx
08.2003 - 04.2004
Senior Accountant
DirecTV/Hughes
09.2000 - 08.2003
Senior Auditor
Ernst and Young, LLP
09.1997 - 09.2000
Bachelors of Art, Political Science -
University of California, Los Angeles