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Eric Lewis

Moorhead,US

Summary

Experienced accounting professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven performer in areas of process improvement, system implementation and month end accounting procedures. Actively looking to expand on accounting and systems knowledge across multiple industries. Company culture is an important pillar to finding a strong fit professionally.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2

Certificates

Work History

NetSuite Administrator

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies, Ltd.
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided system support and process recommendations for NetSuite ERP as our sole Administrator.
  • Created custom reports, records, workflows, etc. as needed to support business processes.
  • Developed and executed an overhaul of the chart of accounts to better align our financials with relevant investor interests and minimize maintenance of our financial reporting.
  • Assisted in more complicated accounting processes, such as lease accounting and fixed asset management, to ensure we remain compliant with IFRS standards.
  • Assisted in all necessary 3rd party implementations within NetSuite.
  • Assisted in specialized audit requests as needed, such as revenue recognition and SOX requirements.

Senior Accountant

National Hospitality Services
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Created workbooks to reconcile balance sheet items and maintain accurate and detailed schedules, which received praise from operations and the REIT on the most efficient and accurate financials to date.
  • Created an efficient process for our vacation and payroll accruals, saving 3-4 hours per payroll cycle.
  • Performed various accounting tasks to ensure timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial activity.

Hotel Accountant

Brandt Hospitality Group
11.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed accounting processes and procedures to assist in the growth of the company.
  • Lead the development of the daily accounting process to allow quick reconciliation and importing of daily revenue data into our accounting software for 8 entities across 3 different property management systems, allowing quick access for the operations team to review and critique performance.
  • Created various custom reports within the accounting system to help the operations team make educated business decisions.
  • Traveled and assisted in transition of newly acquired entities.

Corporate Accountant/Hotel Accountant

TMI Hospitality
11.2012 - 11.2017
  • Lead the hotel accounting team in parallel testing of new accounting system.
  • Helped create and owned maintenance of our validation process during implementation of the Infor d/EPM BI platform, which was able to quickly and efficiently reconcile daily revenue data from 180+ hotels and 4 different property management systems.
  • Generated/presented monthly financials on a strict timeline.
  • Assisted in specialized audit requests as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05.2014

Skills

  • NetSuite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Process Improvement
  • Self-Management

Certification

Active Certifications

  • NetSuite Certified Foundation - Mar 2022
  • NetSuite Certified Administrator - May 2023

Timeline

NetSuite Administrator

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies, Ltd.
02.2021 - Current

Senior Accountant

National Hospitality Services
10.2019 - 02.2021

Hotel Accountant

Brandt Hospitality Group
11.2017 - 10.2019

Corporate Accountant/Hotel Accountant

TMI Hospitality
11.2012 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Eric Lewis