Brandon Andrade
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Friendly and detail-oriented accountant with 3 years of experience in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and vendor invoices. Advanced in government accounting software and QuickBooks. Systematic and well-organized with strong attention to detail, mathematical acumen, and GAAP knowledge. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations within a team. Highly motivated to learn new skills and progress in my Accounting and financing journey.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Accountant
International Republican Institute
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using JAMIS (Government Contract Software).
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
- Enhanced team collaboration by sharing best practices and insights on accounting procedures.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, enhancing accuracy of financial statements.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Sales Representative
Sleep Number Corporation
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Valued and accounted for changes in inventoried assets to record ending inventory
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Ability to work on my own initiative and as part of a team
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Tenacious drive for results and achieving short- and long-term goals
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
- Fostered collaborative environment, sharing best practices among sales team.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business (Accounting Concentration)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2024
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2022
Skills
- Monthly Account Reconciliation
- Data inputting
- Audit Support
- Invoice Preparation
- Journal Entries
- Invoice Processing
- Time management and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Strong Mathematical Analysis
- Knowledge of accounts payable principles
- Advanced with various accounting software Microsoft 365
Accomplishments
1. Ensured all financial activities adhered to company policies and regulatory requirements, minimizing risks of non-compliance
2. Used Microsoft Excel to develop account reconciliation tracking spreadsheets
3. Trained and improved the performance of new employees
4. Assisted in verifying vendor invoices for audits, contributing to successful and timely audit outcomes.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Jr Accountant
International Republican Institute
08.2022 - Current
Sales Representative
Sleep Number Corporation
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business (Accounting Concentration)
George Mason University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
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