Desiree Hughes
Accountant
Abington,MA
Summary
Experienced accountant skilled in fast-paced month-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit support. Focused on streamlining accounting processes for efficiency and compliance, with a strong analytical approach to problem-solving and collaboration in dynamic environments.
Skilled accounting professional with strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and accounting software to drive accuracy and efficiency. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
AnchorPoint Staffing Group
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Led the seamless transition of bookkeeping functions after a key employee departure, ensuring uninterrupted financial operations
- Conducted weekly accounts payable balance reviews, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
- Reviewed over 500 Brex credit card transactions monthly, ensuring documentation accuracy and policy compliance
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
Senior Accountant
Loomis Sayles & Company
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Streamlined profit-sharing and pension reconciliations, improving data accuracy for retirement committee meetings and external audits
- Managed verification and disbursement of monthly pension and health benefits for 100+ retired employees
- Oversaw annual audits, coordinating with external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Managed budgeting processes, aligning departmental expenditures with organizational objectives.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Senior Accountant
Third Rock Ventures
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted detailed reconciliations of time and expenses for 60+ employees, ensuring accurate billing and revenue tracking
- Audited employee expense reports for IRS compliance and policy adherence
- Led digital transformation of annual 1099 submissions, reducing errors and improving efficiency
General Ledger Accountant
Natixis Investment Managers
09.2013 - 06.2021
- Executed fast-paced month-end close processes for multiple entities for financial reporting
- Tracked and maintained fixed asset schedule
- Executed all close entries including 70+ recurring and daily cash
- Collaborated with multiple entities for invoice and monthly reconciliation of inter-company chargeback and cash pool activity
- Reconciled all balance sheet and P&L accounts on a monthly and/or quarterly basis
- Reconciled general ledger accounts to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data.
- Prepared journal entries and maintained supporting documentation for audits and reviews.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, improving efficiency and reducing discrepancies in financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, ensuring proper depreciation calculations and timely asset disposals.
- Ensured timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, leading to improved financial statement reliability.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Accounts Payable Associate
Natixis Investment Managers
09.2008 - 09.2013
- Streamlined vendor onboarding with an electronic W-9 system, ensuring 100% compliance for year-end 1099 reporting
- Performed entire accounts payable process, including review for proper approval, competitive bids, and coding
- Oversaw administration of the American Express Corporate Card program
- Analyzed employee travel and expense reports for policy compliance
- Conducted quarterly BE-185 survey submissions for financial transactions with foreign entities
- Implemented automated invoice processing
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments and compliance with company policies.
- Reconciled account discrepancies by collaborating with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues swiftly.
- Managed the accounts payable ledger, maintaining organized records to facilitate audits and financial reporting.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced invoice processing speed and reduced errors in payment cycles.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies before processing reimbursements.
- Contributed to audit preparation by maintaining organized records and documentation.
- Reconciled bank statements.
- Completed special projects as assigned, supporting overall company financial objectives and goals.
- Improved invoice processing efficiency by implementing a new digital filing system.
- Ensured proper approval levels were met for all invoices before processing payments, maintaining internal controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Accounting Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2022
Skills
- Expertise in financial reconciliations
- General ledger management
- Assistance with audit compliance
- Skilled in pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Experience with financial management systems
- Financial software application expertise
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly journal entries
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Intercompany transactions
- Expense tracking
- Budgeting & variance analysis
Timeline
Staff Accountant
AnchorPoint Staffing Group
11.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Accountant
Loomis Sayles & Company
06.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Accountant
Third Rock Ventures
06.2021 - 04.2022
General Ledger Accountant
Natixis Investment Managers
09.2013 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Associate
Natixis Investment Managers
09.2008 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Accounting Management
Northeastern University
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