Chaun Weston

Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with expertise in financial analysis, general ledger management, and compliance oversight. Drives process improvements through accurate reporting and journal entry preparation while fostering interdepartmental collaboration. Ensures adherence to accounting principles and prepares precise financial statements, managing complex reconciliations to enhance operational efficiency.

(631) 492-8855

• Financial Analysis
• Fixed Assets/Capex
• Sarbanes and Oxley
• SAP Financial
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft Office
• ADP TotalSource & Paychex
• Kronos /PeopleSoft
• WCM and Six Sigma Training

• SUFFOLK CREDIT UNION, Senior Financial Accountant, 03/01/24, 06/01/26, Assists the Credit Union and Accounting Department by ensuring compliance with general accounting principles and adherence to governing rules and regulations by compiling and analyzing data and timely and accurate reporting., Reviews, reconciles, and posts activity to the general ledger., Review and approve daily and weekly journal entries of accounting associate and staff accountant., Serves as the key contact for Branches and other Departments where assistance is needed for daily transactions, reconciliations, online banking, teller differences, etc., Prepare investment sale and purchase tickets, record on general ledger and prepare investment packets for VP/Controller., Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of purchased and sold participation loans., Maintaining fixed asset records including work in progress, adding assets to the Fixed Asset system, running depreciation, updating the Fixed Asset roll forward schedule, and general ledger., Posts and reconcile various Credit Union activities as needed., Backs up other departmental staff as necessary including but not limited to, inter-account cash management, accounts payable functions and peer data update and analysis., Assists with special projects for the department as necessary.
• MERCY FIRST, Senior Accountant, 10/01/22, 02/01/24, Assists with month-end closing and preparation of monthly reporting package, inclusive of financial statements and KPI dashboards., Prepare monthly reconciliation and analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts., Investigate and resolve items needing reconciliation., Review financial statements including researching and analyzing data in order to report on variances between budget to actual for the Report of Operations., Manage and record allocations including fringe, agency admin and various expenses., Provide support, lead, and assist with ad hoc requests including, but not limited to such tasks as audits, special projects, and software implementation., Review journal entries created by staff., Assist with preparation of cost reports including SSOP, CFR etc.
• RADIENZ LIVING, Accounting Manager, 01/01/18, 11/01/22, Review and approve the processing of all invoices, including inventory, repairs and maintenance, expense reports, capital purchases, and freight., Pay invoices by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of Interact with Controller and/or CFO in weekly determination of vendor payment and distribution of checks and wires., Resolve account discrepancies by evaluating and approving investigations; resolving special cases; authorizing stoppayments., Monitor monthly accounts payable aging schedule, and review and resolve all outstanding entries more than 90 days., Reconciliation of accounts payable to subsidiary ledgers., Update payables by coordinating daily receiving reporting., Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls., Maintains accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions., Process weekly disbursement of payroll, garnishments, benefits, taxes and deductions to 400 employees., Ensure the accuracy of paperwork for new employees in ADP.
• AM CAST INC., Controller, 11/01/16, 01/01/18, Prepare corporate sales tax returns for multiple states., Assisted in the re-implementation of SAP Business One., Perform all accounting duties including A/P, A/R., Process and posts payroll data to the ADP TotalSource HR/Payroll System., Identified and recommended improvements to payroll processes, systems, and procedures., Reconcile bank statements., Responsible for monthly closing and internal auditing of the Company., Work with the CEO, as a member of the board of directors, for new business strategies.
• DAKOTA JACKSON, INC., Controller, 07/01/12, 10/01/16, Maintain a system of control over accounting operations in Peachtree and QuickBooks., Prepare General Journal entries, including quarter end accruals and cost deferrals., Reconcile all company bank accounts and maintain cash flow spreadsheets., Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax returns for multiple states., Auditing and reconciling General Ledger Accounts at Month end., Audit and enter employees' travel expenses, both foreign and domestic., Handle Accounts Receivable (Invoicing, Receipts and Collections) and Payables., Responsible for all Human Resource functions ie: maintaining personnel files and Processes personnel action forms and ensures proper approvals., Maintain the employee handbook with updated resolutions and other pertinent information, as needed., Process payroll information, and audit quarter end payroll tax reports., Calculates and provides staff with annual fringe benefit allowance, reviews enrollment forms for accuracy and coordinates enrollment with third-party administrator., Coordinates health, life and disability insurance enrollments and communicates with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.