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Eugenie Antonelli

Eugenie Antonelli

Senior Accountant
Cypress,TX

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 2022 - Current
  • Manage monthly and year-end close activities that includes payroll accounting, tax liabilities, inter-company transactions, fixed assets, general journal entries, accruals, account analysis and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts
  • Manage general ledger accounting activities, such as cash, prepaids, fixed assets, and various expense accruals
  • Assist in preparation of month-end financial statements, flux analysis and reporting package
  • Prepare monthly reports to management and assist in quarterly reporting to board of directors
  • Be part of team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues
  • Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
  • Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve close cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Assist with various aspects of external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists, and PBC
  • Conduct technical accounting research and provide guidance on revenue recognition matters, ensuring Company’s compliance
  • Partner cross-functionally with AP, FP&A, and various functional Department Managers to establish best practices for Purchase Orders and expenses trend, as well as drive on-going process refinement to improve efficiency and accuracy of GL accounting and reporting
  • Ensure SOX compliance maintenance, documentation on schedules & testing for accounting operations business processes
  • Liaison for external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists documentation to complete quarterly and annual audit
  • Coach and mentor juniors’ staff.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts
  • Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance

Senior Corporate Accountant

Poshmark
2024.08 - 2022.06
  • Prepared journal entries and account reconciliations with tick and tied, detailed, and support in areas of cash, prepaid expense, Lease Accounting, and credit card liabilities
  • Performed researched and resolved any account reconciling items
  • Ensured that financial reporting requirements and deadlines are met timely and efficiently
  • Reviewed general ledger accounts to ensure proper account coding and classification of expenses to ensure adherence with Chart of Accounts, company policy, and US GAAP
  • Supported team in SOX compliance activities
  • Identified and helped drive implementation of process improvements
  • Performed detailed monthly flux analysis on assigned GL accounts and presented insights on significant changed to Management
  • Documented policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Streamlined the accounts payable process, improving payment timeliness and reducing late fees incurred from missed deadlines
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on tax laws and filing accurate reports on a timely basis
  • Maintained a strong working knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending conferences or workshops
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end closing process and implementing efficient reconciliation procedures

Senior Property Accountant

Hines
2019.09 - 2021.08
  • Managed financials for portfolio of several properties
  • Full cycle accounting and transactions - account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Managed accounts payable - accounts receivable – journal Entries – Cash Management
  • Month-end close processing, including account analysis and monthly financial statement review
  • Prepared property budgets and process 1099’s and sales taxes
  • Coordinated information for Various Tax Reporting and Filings
  • Month-End Journal Entries and Financial Analysis for Direct Cost
  • Analyzed Company’s Fixed Assets and posted monthly Depreciation journals
  • Monthly Forecast analysis and Budget vs
  • Actuals comparison
  • Retrieved and prepare documents for Quarterly and Annual Audit Requests PBC and schedules
  • Budgets & CAM reconciliations
  • Using JD Edwards & Yardi as Accounting software for Commercial Real Estates (CRE) & Residential.
  • Prepared for year-end audit cycle by compiling documentation for income statement and balance sheet accounts
  • Completed personal property tax, business license and business occupancy tax returns and submitted to tax offices
  • Oversaw month-end close process for various properties, ensuring accurate recording of all transactions in accordance with GAAP guidelines
  • Coordinated with leasing agents to review lease agreements, verifying accuracy and completeness of financial terms and conditions prior to execution

Senior Corporate Accountant

Energy Alloys
2017.05 - 2019.08

Managed various accounts to mitigate risk and reduce exposure relating Month-end closing, with emphasis on banking and payroll; assist in preparation of internal company financial statement package

  • Monitored entries in assigned general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate allocation, analyzing various accounts to mitigate risk and reduce exposure relating to year-end audits
  • Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and expense accounts monthly fluctuations
  • Accountable for compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to general ledger for all expense related accruals
  • Actively assist Accounting Managing with month end processes for multiple national and international entities
  • Accountable for costs analysis such as manufacturing costs, cost of goods sold, consignment inventory control, payroll, expenses, benefits and more
  • Reviewed and reconciled all balance sheet accounts for six entities, national and international
  • Presented new ideas on streaming monthly and quarterly closing process that reduces length of closing from seven to five working days
  • Maintained Fixed Asset ledgers, supporting schedules, and correlation to CIP and AFE processes
  • Maintained designated Inter-company accounts and discrepancies resolution.
  • Streamlined the accounts payable process, improving payment timeliness and reducing late fees incurred from missed deadlines
  • Maintained a strong working knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending conferences or workshops
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on tax laws and filing accurate reports on a timely basis
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end closing process and implementing efficient reconciliation procedures
  • Provided valuable insights to executive team through comprehensive financial analysis, assisting in strategic decision-making processes
  • Contributed to a positive company culture by actively participating in team-building events, sharing knowledge, and fostering strong working relationships with colleagues

Accounting & Finance Manager

Ace Steel Supply
2013.12 - 2016.11
  • Supervised accurate Financials Analysis and reporting to management for business decisions including preparation of journal entries, trend analysis, and reports
  • Analyzed Financial Statements and reconcile General Ledger accounts for accuracy and consistency
  • Maintained financial security by establishing internal controls for inventory, costing, pricing, and accounting controls by establishing chart of accounts, defining accounting policies and procedures
  • Timely response to internal requests to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting deadlines
  • Managed costs and expenses related to employees’ Labor, Utilities, and Maintenance
  • Implemented and maintained new accounting policies and procedures for cost effectiveness
  • Performed monthly and quarterly variance analysis of expenses by comparing actuals to budget
  • Established budgeting systems and procedures; analyzes and monitors categorical budgets and expenditures for compliance with District policy and funding agency guidelines
  • Assisted with preparation of year-end budget forecasting activities and scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
  • Monitored and analyzed department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining prominent level of accuracy and process improvements through financial models
  • Interfaced with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues; Company focal point for annual year-end audit directed by Audit Committee.
  • Supported business growth with accurate financial forecasting and strategic planning efforts
  • Maintained strong relationships with banking partners facilitating access to necessary funding resources
  • Managed budgeting process for multiple departments, aligning resource allocation with organizational goals
  • Reduced operational costs through the identification of inefficiencies and implementation of cost-saving measures

Fixed Assets Accountant

University of California, Irvine
2012.06 - 2013.10

Researched and performed complex journal entries to reconcile financial statements and schedules

  • Reviewed and recorded fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in accounting system
  • Reconciled balance in fixed asset subsidiary ledger to summary-level account in general ledger
  • Calculated depreciation for all Medical Center fixed assets and present monthly schedule
  • Reviewed and updated detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
  • Calculated asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable
  • Conducted periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets
  • Prepared audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assisted auditors in their inquiries
  • Represented company during any audits by government
  • Tracked company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to capital budget and management authorizations.
  • Streamlined asset management processes by implementing an effective tagging and tracking system for all company assets
  • Elevated decision-making capabilities for management through timely analysis of capital expenditure trends and budget versus actual comparisons
  • Increased transparency in asset management processes by training departmental staff on proper handling of capital expenditures requests and approvals
  • Managed disposal process for obsolete or excess assets, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recording in the fixed asset register
  • Maintained an organized filing system for all fixed asset-related documents, allowing for easy retrieval during audits or internal reviews
  • Facilitated compliance with tax regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws related to fixed assets accounting
  • Assisted external auditors during annual audits, ensuring accurate representation of fixed assets in financial statements
  • Ensured accurate recordkeeping by updating the fixed asset register with changes in cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value, and useful life estimates as needed
  • Collaborated with IT department to implement a robust fixed asset management software solution that increased efficiency in tracking and reporting on company assets
  • Guaranteed consistency in valuations across various business units by developing and implementing standardized methodologies for fixed asset appraisal
  • Optimized internal control procedures regarding fixed assets accounting through regular review and updates of company policies and procedures
  • Improved reporting efficiency by preparing timely and accurate monthly depreciation entries for all fixed assets
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper capitalization of new projects and assets according to GAAP guidelines
  • Simplified complex transactions involving acquisitions or disposals of fixed assets through clear documentation and communication with relevant stakeholders
  • Maximized cost savings through analyzing potential impairment or obsolescence of assets and making recommendations for disposal or write-downs as appropriate

Staff Internal Auditor

University of California, Irvine
2008.07 - 2012.05
  • Performed complex audits to ensure all costs proposed/claimed were allowable and reasonable under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), and Agency policy Contract Manual Auditing (CAM)
  • Independently designed and modified audit program steps to achieve audit objectives and internal controls
  • Managed time efficiently and appropriately to prioritize audit tasks to meet critical deadlines
  • Assessed progress in assigned audit programs including cost estimates, schedules, and performance supportable baseline requirements by applying new methods and procedures
  • Provided input of audit findings from source sample selection and contractor monitoring of acquisition phases and development through contract phases
  • Execution of audit performance resulted in identifying contractor’s deficiencies and noncompliance
  • During Risk assessment, planned, organized, and coordinated activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics
  • Continually study, review and evaluate program progress
  • Review and direct progress of contractors in meeting program objectives; take appropriate actions to verify terms and conditions set forth in negotiations, contracting plans and budgets, subcontract participation, and addition or discontinuance of work by contractor
  • Effectively communicated in writing to management results of audit findings through clear and concise written reports
  • Prepared draft audit reports, which are clear, provided essential details and support audit results; enhanced draft audit reports through effective use of company-provided software.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous auditing of established policies and procedures
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining audit processes and implementing best practices
  • Increased transparency by communicating audit results clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls within various departments, leading to improved business operations

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Costa Mesa, CA
2013.08 - 2015.07

Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Costa Mesa, CA
2007.08 - 2010.06

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Certification

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Languages

French

Software

SAP

JD Edwards

Yardi

Sage Intacct

Quickbooks

Great Plains

Oracle

Timeline

Senior Corporate Accountant

Poshmark
2024.08 - 2022.06

Senior Property Accountant

Hines
2019.09 - 2021.08

Senior Corporate Accountant

Energy Alloys
2017.05 - 2019.08

Accounting & Finance Manager

Ace Steel Supply
2013.12 - 2016.11

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
2013.08 - 2015.07

Fixed Assets Accountant

University of California, Irvine
2012.06 - 2013.10

Staff Internal Auditor

University of California, Irvine
2008.07 - 2012.05

Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting - Accounting

University of Phoenix
2007.08 - 2010.06

Senior Accountant

Rigel Pharmaceuticals
6 2022 - Current
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Eugenie AntonelliSenior Accountant