Daniel Sakin
Accounting Supervisor
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Supervisor experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
Harlandale ISD
06.2022 - Current
- Plan, organize and direct work of accounting department including Assist in the fiscal operation of the District, including developing and monitoring fiscal procedures and audit controls to maintain compliance with applicable regulations; developing required schedules and reports and providing reports to senior management for use in making financial decisions; and planning, organizing, and managing accounts payable activities to ensure compliance and meet required deadlines Supervise, evaluate, train and delegate work to appropriate staff; and make recommendations for employment
- Review, monitor and audit invoices and related purchase orders and contracts Process invoices and ensure disbursements by payment types for timely payment to vendors
- Supervise treasury functions including receipt, custody and deposit of monies Process data for production, delivery and filing of 1099 forms Provide technical support and guidance to district departments and schools as needed Maintains general ledger and the accounting code structure Prepare reports for senior management, school board members, the Department of Education, and other external agencies Oversee the maintenance of accounting records and preparation of periodic financial reports Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations Maintains overall responsibility for ensuring that any changes made to the financial accounting system are adequate and communicated to ensure that such systems continue to accurately process and report the financial activities of the organization
- Reviews and approves all journal entries to the general ledger for proper authorization and support
- Prepares schedules and related journal entries (as required) for financial statement areas such as intra/interfund activity, investments, debt and leases.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by closely monitoring transactions and reconciling accounts monthly
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent research and staying current on industry best practices
- Reduced month-end closing time with efficient organization and prioritization of tasks
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, webinars related to accounting trends and regulations
- Improved budget management, consistently monitoring expenses and tracking variances
- Collaborated with external auditors for timely completion of annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly and accurately
- Managed a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to optimize productivity
- Disciplined and motivated accounting team to maximize performance
Accounting Supervisor
George Gervin Youth Center, Inc
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Supervises, trains, develops, and reviews the work of 5 full time employees to ensure maximum efficiency and performance
- Prepares annual budgets for various federal and state grants for submission to the board of directors as required by grant provisions
- Maintains accounting records on expenditures and revenue collected, submit expenditures for reimbursements monthly
- Oversees the general accounting function and ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with the organization's policies and generally accepted accounting principles
- Maintains the general ledger accounting code structure
- Ensures appropriate application of all relevant accounting practices and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Prepares the annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Ensures internal controls, reliability, and completeness of accounting records and the appropriate application of all relevant accounting practices and procedures
- Maintains overall responsibility for ensuring that any changes made to the financial accounting system are adequate and communicated to ensure that such systems continue to accurately process and report the financial activities of the organization
- Reviews and approves all journal entries to the general ledger for proper authorization and support
- Prepares schedules and related journal entries (as required) for financial statement areas such as intra/interfund activity, investments, debt and leases
- Reviews and approves all other supporting schedules for financial statement preparations
- Reviews fixed assets schedule and depreciation, monthly grant activity reconciliations, and year-end accruals for receivables and liabilities
- Responsible for preparation and close of the general ledger at month end
- Performs analytics over monthly activity and preparing monthly financial statements
- Responsible for other financial reports required for internal and external users such as governmental agencies and professional industry organizations
- Responsible for the preparation and close of the general ledger at year-end
- Monitors compliance with debt covenants, principal and interest requirements and other reporting requirements
- Facilitates completion of the annual financial statement audit performed by independent auditors
- Acts as liaison between George Gervin and the independent auditors regarding nature and timing of audit requests
- Experience in using MIP accounting system.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Staff Accountant
Miner Corporation
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Utilized hands-on accounting experience and in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices to perform moderately complex accounting activities related regional Income Statement and Balance Sheet
- Reviewed journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy
- Reconciled the previous day's activity
- At the end of the month, perform a final cash reconciliation
- Analyzed financial statements: Income statements and Balance Sheet and other financial reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with US GAAP as wells company standards
- Performed variance analyses and prepared balance accounts reconciliations
- Served to enforce and monitor compliance with company-wide accounting policies and procedures
- Maintained knowledge of new accounting pronouncements; codified and implemented accounting policies in compliance with US GAAP
- Audit leader to assist independent auditors with annual financial and tax audits
- Prepared general ledger entries otherwise not assigned to junior accountants for month-end close
- Reviewed Profit & Loss statements and consolidated balance sheets
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL Consistently meet deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting, ensure all accounting and reporting activities are performed in accordance with US GAAP.
Senior Staff Accountant
Food Management Partners
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Recognized, classified, and summarized transactions in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies
- Reconciled general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and adjusted the general ledger accordingly
- Managed the month-end close process, including preparation of consolidated and business units' financials, journal entries, and bank reconciliations (Proof of Cash)
- Communicated processes and procedures including financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensured financial statements' accuracy by reconciling transactions, investigated, and resolved variances
- Ensured assigned business units received and understood communications of policies and procedures as well as US GAAP
- Assisted in gathering documentation in response to audit or information requested by State of Texas tax authorities or outside tax consultants
- Verified and posted bank transactions including credit card payments as well as intercompany transactions
- Performed month-end and year-end closing process including preparation of audit schedules
- Prepared reconciliations and year-end work papers pertaining to cash deposits, fixed assets, inventory, and accounts payable
- Developed and maintained thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting policies, financial systems, transaction processes and internal controls
- Assisted external auditors during annual audit by providing lease and fixed asset schedules, source documents, explanations of supporting materials and procedures
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Report Writer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
National University
La Jolla, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Financial Auditing Accounting solutions integration Budget projections Budget Development Variance Analysis Budget Compliance Internal Controls Financial statement presentations Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance Auditing procedures Quarterly reviews Revenue Recognition Accrual Accounting Fixed Asset Management Staff Recruitment and Hiring Decision-Making Willing to Learn Staff Training
Full cycle accounting, general ledger experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards
Bank Reconciliation
Accrual Accounting
Revenue Recognition
Accounting Software Proficiency
Financial statement presentations
Internal Controls
Variance Analysis
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, 2017, Present, TX
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
Harlandale ISD
06.2022 - Current
Accounting Supervisor
George Gervin Youth Center, Inc
02.2020 - 06.2022
Staff Accountant
Miner Corporation
02.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Staff Accountant
Food Management Partners
10.2014 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
National University
05.2001 -