Elena Chernikova
Shoreham,NY
Summary
Experienced Staff Accountant with over 16 years of expertise in financial reporting, full-cycle accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing. Proven ability to streamline processes, ensure compliance with GAAP and IAS standards, and deliver accurate financial results. Skilled in MS Dynamics Navision, QuickBooks Online, and other accounting software. Extensive experience working in international companies such as DHL, DSI Underground, and Kodak, demonstrating adaptability and strong collaboration in multicultural environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable and Data Entry Clerk
DSI UNDERGROUND CANADA LTD
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Successfully expedited the clearance of a significant backlog in invoice processing within one month, transitioning to efficient management of ongoing accounts payable operations
- Managed accounts payable operations, processing check/ACH and wire transfers
- Verified invoices against receipts and approvals, obtaining required authorizations
- Balanced customer and vendor statements, resolving issues through thorough investigation and communication
- Entered and monitored invoices in MS Dynamics Navision with precision and speed
- Worked closely with stakeholders at all levels to maintain a smooth workflow
- Controlled large invoice volumes to meet DSI's payment guidelines and vendor/contract terms
Accounting Technician
Willow Point Financial Services LTD
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Implemented a redesigned system for organizing accounting and bookkeeping documents, enhancing efficiency and accessibility
- Effectively managed and resolved a backlog of documents left by previous employees, accurately entering all relevant data into the accounting software
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping for small businesses and non-profit organizations, ensuring accurate records in QuickBooks Online
- Conducted account reconciliations and month-end duties, overseeing revenue collection and monitoring bank activity
- Processed payroll and related reports using Wagepoint, including Form 1099-NEC for US contractors
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable to optimize cash flow
- Prepared financial statements for clients, providing clear financial overviews
- Submitted GST returns to maintain compliance with tax regulations
- Completed and submitted the Employer's Payroll Statement for WCB Saskatchewan
- Collaborated closely with Financial Assistants, offering guidance and support as needed
Financial Reporting Manager
DHL Freight Logistics Russia
04.2009 - 04.2015
- Consistently produced year-end summary reports before January 10 for three consecutive years, ensuring timely financial overviews
- Implemented scheduled error checkpoints during the month-end closing process, achieving a 70% reduction in later-stage errors
- Provided comprehensive accounting services for DHL, including tax preparation, audit support, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, and bank reconciliation
- Ensured all accounting transactions complied with Russian and International Accounting Standards (IAS), Russian tax legislation, and internal DHL requirements
- Timely recorded transactions for both Moscow and remote offices, encompassing revenue and accruals
- Reviewed trial balances monthly to confirm accurate accounting of all period revenue and costs
- Collaborated with the Financial Assistants team for accurate data input and timely reporting
- Collaborated closely with other departments to verify period costs and revenue correctness
- Maintained data input integrity by processing only properly authorized transactions
- Prepared and submitted the Group Finance reporting package under corporate guidelines and deadlines
Accounts Payable/Fixed Assets Supervisor
DHL International Logistics
07.2005 - 04.2009
- Supervised the Accounts Payable (AP) team, overseeing tasks such as recruitment, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Managed AP sub-ledger and aging reports to ensure accurate data and provided necessary documentation for audits
- Collaborated closely with the Financial and Accounting team to maintain adherence to international standards and corporate policies
- Gained approximately one year of experience in accounts receivable (AR) while assisting with staff training for new accounting software and supporting the recruitment of additional personnel
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
01.2004
Accounting specialist - With Honors
Moscow State College of Electromechanics and Information Technologies
01.2001
Skills
- MS Dynamics Navision
- QuickBooks Online
- Wagepoint
- DHL CREST
- SUN
- MS Office Suite
- Full Cycle Accounting for Projects
- Day-to-Day Journal Entries
- Corporate Accounting & General Ledger (GL) Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Accounts Payable Management
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Invoicing and Billing
- Fixed Assets Management
- Bank Transactions Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing & Compliance
- GAAP Compliance
- International Accounting Standards (IAS) Compliance
- Data entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Strong problem solver
- Document processing
- Bookkeeping
- Invoice processing
Accomplishments
1. Cleared a significant backlog of invoices within one month at DSI Underground, improving accounts payable efficiency.
2. Reduced month-end closing errors by 70% through implementing error checkpoints at DHL Freight Logistics.
3. Designed an optimized system for organizing accounting documents at Willow Point, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
4. Automated financial reporting processes, reducing reporting time by 25%.
Languages
English
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounts Payable and Data Entry Clerk
DSI UNDERGROUND CANADA LTD
10.2023 - 06.2024
Accounting Technician
Willow Point Financial Services LTD
09.2022 - 04.2023
Financial Reporting Manager
DHL Freight Logistics Russia
04.2009 - 04.2015
Accounts Payable/Fixed Assets Supervisor
DHL International Logistics
07.2005 - 04.2009
Accounting specialist - With Honors
Moscow State College of Electromechanics and Information Technologies
Master of Science - Accounting
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics
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