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GALYA HARRISON

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Motivated and skilled accountant with over 13 years of experience in various accounting and finance roles. Well-versed in general accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Proficient in a wide range of accounting software systems, including QuickBooks Online, Pro, and Enterprise, Sage, as well as payroll processing platforms such as Paychex, ADP, and Gusto. Strong expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation, cash flow forecasting, and general ledger accounting. Committed to delivering accurate and reliable financial information while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Work History

Accounting Manager

Qvest. US, LLC
Manhattan Beach, CA
09.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing staff accountants.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored team members.
    Reviewed and corrected monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts.
  • Calculated and adjusted deferred and unbilled revenue.
    Approved larger expense reports and ensured accurate employee utilization tracking.
  • Assisted in annual and quarterly audits, providing supporting documents.
  • Prepared metrics for upper management and CFO.
    Reviewed entire GL for accuracy and completeness.
  • Managed company name change with customers and vendors.

Achievements: Helped create the accounting department from the ground up, establishing internal bookkeeping and accounting functions previously outsourced to a CPA firm, promoted to accounting manager, applied effective time management, worked independently and collaboratively, and motivated employees.

General Accountant

DPI Retail, Inc
Santa Monica, CA
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations for over 40 bank accounts
  • Prepare financial statements, annual bank reconciliations and all supporting reports and documents for 2018 tax preparation by CPA (i.e., review of the GL, making and adjusting entries)
  • Prepare annual 1099-MISC and 1099-INT and 1096 forms
  • Prepare monthly management reports
  • Handle AR and AP
  • Prepare tenant statements, make tenant adjustments, calculate and post late fees
  • Achievements:
  • Got familiar with lease documentation and rent rolls.

Staff Accountant

Nuove Sales, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 10.2018
  • Examine, analyze and interpret account records, financial data and information
  • Handle the computerized general ledger of 6 US companies
  • Work with bank, cash registers, credit card and inventory reconciliations
  • Proper preparation of all standard and adjusting journal entries, including payroll
  • JEs, prepaid expenses, freight and duty expense, COGs adjusting entries, etc
  • Assistance during company audit: provided reports and supporting documents
  • Prepare budget vs actual variance analysis
  • Maintain amortization and depreciation schedules and expensed fixed assets
  • Maintain lease commitment schedules
  • Prepare monthly billings, ensuring accuracy, timelines, and completeness
  • Bi-weekly cash flow analysis of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
  • Review financial documents, checking for and resolving any discrepancies
  • Maintain amortization and depreciation schedules and expensed fixed assets
  • Maintain lease commitment schedules
  • Prepare monthly billings, ensuring accuracy, timelines and completeness
  • Bi-weekly cash flow analysis of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
  • Review financial documents, checking for and resolving any discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Finance -

Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Philology

06.2006

Coursework includes - General accounting principles, managerial accounting, management and business administration, business communication and statistics -

Training University Ion Creanga

Skills

  • Account management
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Great leadership skills
  • Team-player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Timeline

Accounting Manager - Qvest. US, LLC
09.2019 - Current
General Accountant - DPI Retail, Inc
10.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant - Nuove Sales, Inc
01.2013 - 10.2018
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova - Bachelor of Finance,
- Bachelor of Arts, Philology
Training University Ion Creanga - Coursework includes - General accounting principles, managerial accounting, management and business administration, business communication and statistics,

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  • English, Russian and Romanian
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  • Overview

    10
    10
    years of professional experience
    GALYA HARRISON