George Cole
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Track record of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant 2
General Nutrition Centers, Corporate Headquarters
12.2015 - Current
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements with ledger entries.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAPost-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA08.2009
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Audit support
- Journal entry preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger
- Financial reporting
- Income statements
- Accounts receivable management
- Statement reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Accounting software expertise
- Financial statements expertise
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Payroll process
- Internal controls
- Intercompany transactions
- Cash flow management
- Revenue recognition
- Expense tracking
- Data inputting
- Confidential document control
- Variance analysis
- Year-end closing
- Financial statement development
- Accounts payable management
- Month-end closing
- Microsoft office
- Balance sheets
- Accruals and provisions
- Account reconciliation processes
- Inventory assessment
Additional Information
Close the general ledger for each monthly reporting period
Create the general ledger for the new monthly reporting period
Track POS check entries for GNC Franchisees daily
Review and approve team members work daily
Timeline
Staff Accountant 2
General Nutrition Centers, Corporate Headquarters
12.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Pittsburgh
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Robert Morris University