Bookkeeping
Elena Taran
Accountant
North Highlands,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Accountant at Construction Buildings. Designing. Examination., I spearheaded the enhancement of financial processes, achieving streamlined operations and improved efficiency. Expert in bookkeeping and a leader in fostering team collaboration, my strategic financial planning significantly contributed to the company's operational success, demonstrating a keen ability to merge analytical skills with effective team management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Accountant
Construction Buildings. Designing. Examination.
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
- Assisted executive leadership in making informed decisions by providing insightful analysis on financial trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Protected company assets through meticulous tracking of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and inventory valuations.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Economist
Construction. Energy.
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Studied economic and statistical data.
- Streamlined data collection processes, implementing innovative tools for more accurate and timely assessments of key performance indicators.
- Formation and accounting of the cash flow budget for construction facilities.
- Control of invoices received for payment, sending payments, compliance of payments with concluded contracts and the cash flow budget.
- Planning of receipts and payments of funds from customers, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Verification of reporting documentation with customers, subcontractors, suppliers.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Construction. Energy.
05.2006 - 05.2013
- Managed full cycle of accounting activities for company.
- Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements, posted daily receipts and payments.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Verified postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Collated and entered vendor expenses.
- Prepared corporate tax returns.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Warehouse Manager
Trade in General Industrial Spare Parts.
01.1999 - 05.2006
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Organization of warehouse accounting, acceptance of goods, preparation of invoices, invoices for shipment. Warehouse database maintenance, reporting.
Education
Specialist - Accounting And Finance
State University of Economics And Finance
St. Petersburg, Russia 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Economics
State Institute
Russia 05.2001 -
Skills
Invoice processing
Expense tracking
Spreadsheet updating
Bank reconciliation
Account reconciliation
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Construction Buildings. Designing. Examination.
12.2015 - 06.2023
Economist
Construction. Energy.
05.2013 - 12.2015
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Construction. Energy.
05.2006 - 05.2013
Specialist - Accounting And Finance
State University of Economics And Finance
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Economics
State Institute
05.2001 -
Warehouse Manager
Trade in General Industrial Spare Parts.
01.1999 - 05.2006
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