Chris Chhoeun
Middletown,CT
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
The Grammy's-The Recording Academy
Santa Monica, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Staff Accountant
The Grammys-The Recording Academy
Santa Monica, CA
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Generated financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
- Managed large amounts of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports and online databases.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Developed and maintained internal financial reports for senior management.
- Coordinated with external auditors, facilitating the audit process.
Accountant
Fund Manager-UCLA Extramural Fund Management
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Financial Assistant
UConn Accounts Payable
Storrs, CT
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Processed invoices, payments, receipts, disbursements. in a timely manner.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on how to use accounting software applications properly.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness prior to month-end closing activities.
- Prepared bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
- Compiled financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients or other departments regarding billing or payment issues.
- Coordinated audit activities by providing requested information or documents in a timely manner.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy of balances.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation, compliance, and timely disbursement.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Answered account questions and resolved complaints.
Claims Analyst
Travel Insured International
Glastonbury, CT
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Maintained accurate records of all claim activities in accordance with company policies.
- Documented all claims activities clearly and concisely in the claims management system.
- Communicated with policyholders to explain claims processes, coverage, and decisions.
- Analyzed claims data to determine coverage and liability, ensuring accurate decision-making.
- Assessed processing reports each day to effectively submit claims.
- Gathered proper documentation and data to prepare claims for submission.
- Reviewed and processed insurance claims following company procedures and industry regulations.
- Managed workload effectively to ensure timely processing of claims within designated deadlines.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by communicating information and actively listening to concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematical Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Minor Economics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2013
Skills
- General ledger updates
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- GAAP proficiency
- Expertise in [Software]
- Tax law expertise
- Financial statement review
- Cash Flow Management
- Income tax compliance
- Bank Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Policy Enforcement
- Tax Preparation
- Database Administration
- Database Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial Reporting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Recordkeeping
- Journal entry posting
- Knowledge of financial statements
- General Ledger Management
- Internal Controls
- Information Protection
- Account Updates
- Team Training
- Cost accounting
- Audit Support
- Payroll Oversight
- Staff Oversight
- Budget Administration
- General ledger accounting
Certification
- CPA License
Timeline
Senior Accountant
The Grammy's-The Recording Academy
08.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
The Grammys-The Recording Academy
05.2019 - 08.2022
Accountant
Fund Manager-UCLA Extramural Fund Management
10.2017 - 04.2019
Financial Assistant
UConn Accounts Payable
03.2015 - 09.2017
Claims Analyst
Travel Insured International
07.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematical Science
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Minor Economics
University of Connecticut
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