Daniella Hopper
Toronto
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels. Organized and dependable candidate who thrives at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Baldwin Risk Partners
03.2023 - Current
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Served as a key liaison between Finance and Operations teams, ensuring effective communication on budgetary matters and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Staff Accountant
Baldwin Risk Partners
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed strong relationships with external auditors to facilitate efficient audit process.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Staff Accountant
PGT Innovations
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Overhauled inventory tracking system to improve efficiency in ordering and restocking processes.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY06.2020
Skills
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- ASC 606
- General Ledger Accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Support
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle Financials (NetSuite)
- Insurance Accounting
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Intuit QuickBooks
Niagara University Women's Golf Team
NCAA Division 1 Athlete, while studying Accounting at Niagara University from 2016-2021.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Baldwin Risk Partners
03.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Baldwin Risk Partners
02.2022 - 03.2023
Staff Accountant
PGT Innovations
08.2021 - 02.2022
MBA - Accounting
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Niagara University