David Maina
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Results-driven Sr. Accountant excelling in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and optimize processes for enhanced efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accountant
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, OH
01.2015 - Current
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing cash flow management.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, enhancing team proficiency in accounting practices.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, reducing discrepancies and improving efficiency.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, OH
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
- Managed vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies and inquiries promptly.
- Maintained financial records in compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve payment processes and systems integration.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in invoice management and data entry accuracy.
- Led initiatives to automate manual processes, resulting in reduced processing time and errors.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Chandron State College
Chadron, NE12-2019
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Variance analysis
- Audit preparation
- Cash flow management
- General ledger management
- Information protection
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
Cincinnati Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Cincinnati Public Schools
08.2013 - 12.2014
MBA - Business Administration
Chandron State College