Carolyn Sylvester
Tamarac,FL
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Led a team consisting of a staff accountant and an accounting clerk, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller and VP of FP&A.
- Managed various financial functions including Revenue Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation and Reporting, Cost Analyses, and Internal and External Auditing.
- Spearheaded process improvement and automation initiatives, resulting in streamlined reconciliations of Fixed Assets, CIP, Cash, and Prepaids.
- Developed and Managed Pass through Revenue Accounting Process.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Managed communication between IT Consultants and Finance during IT upgrade projects.
- Provided training to team members on critical processes, enhancing overall efficiency and performance.
- Streamlined financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Intermediate Accountant
Tyco Integrated Systems/Johnson Controls
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed Corporate SG&A Accruals and Reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed Fixed Assets Senior Accountant training during restructuring.
- Participated in various projects including Oracle Upgrades and Sales Tax Vertex to GL Reconciliations.
- Communicated effectively with Internal, External, and Compliance Auditors during audits, ensuring smooth processes and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations.
- Led key monthly meetings on accounting issues related to Capital Labor Projects and Accruals, providing valuable insights to senior management.
- Streamlined financial reporting process by automating tasks.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Evaluated potential investment opportunities by conducting thorough risk assessments and return on investment analyses.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Everest University
Pompano Beach, FL07.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Everest University
Pompano Beach, FL10.2008
Skills
- Expertise in Oracle, Great Plains, HFM, Hyperion, SmartView, Blackline & Floats
- Microsoft Office ( Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
- GAAP, Financial Statement Review, Budgeting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis,
- Audit Management
Certification
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Pharmalogic Holdings Corp
01.2018 - 01.2024
Intermediate Accountant
Tyco Integrated Systems/Johnson Controls
01.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Everest University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Everest University
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