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Dereck Mahlenkamp

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Accomplished Accounting Manager with a proven track record, adept in General Ledger Management and Closing the Books. Reliable leader committed to continuous process improvement to achieve operational excellence. Demonstrated ability to meet applicable GAAP and regulatory requirements in a constantly changing environment. Ability to build and lead teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Fifth Third Bank
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked in the Corporate Accounting department with the primary responsibility of closing and maintaining the General Ledger.
  • Managed a team that was responsible for key headquarter functions, in addition to providing accounting & reporting support for various LOB teams.
  • Helped lead and manage a team through the implementation of a new ERP system, Workday Financials.
  • Consistently sought to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency by developing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.

Senior Accountant

Fifth Third Bank
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed monthly journal entries and reconciliations for various functions. Key areas included our community development business and our intercompany & consolidation process.
  • Responsible for preparing monthly and/or quarterly financial reports for our external reporting department and for board meetings.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies and implemented corrective actions or additional validations to prevent future occurrences.
  • Contributed to the hiring, training and development of accounting and finance personnel.

Accounting Leadership Program

Fifth Third Bank
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Rotated through four different departments within the Finance division to build a diversified skillset.
  • Learned various leadership skills to enhance my management and development abilities.
  • Became a mentor for various new hires within the Finance division.


Accounting Intern

Fifth Third Bank
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked in the External Reporting department helping to gain knowledge of various regulatory and SEC functions.
  • Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.
  • Led the project of completing an important annual report for FDIC insured institutions, the Summary of Deposits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Xavier University
Cincinnati
05.2019

Skills

  • Journal Entries
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Management
  • Consolidation Accounting
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Reporting
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Forecasting

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Fifth Third Bank
05.2023 - Current

Senior Accountant

Fifth Third Bank
06.2021 - 05.2023

Accounting Leadership Program

Fifth Third Bank
06.2019 - 06.2021

Accounting Intern

Fifth Third Bank
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Xavier University
Dereck Mahlenkamp