GREGORY V ALSTON
NORWALK,CT
Summary
Experienced detail-oriented senior accountant with a deep understanding of GAAP and other relevant guides. I offer strong communication skills, proficient in excel, as well as finding inefficiencies in monthly tasks. I am a conscientious professional ensuring required monthly/quarterly reports are completed in a timely manner, as to allow executive management an opportunity to utilize the reports for business decision purposes. I also bring exceptionally good analytical and variance analysis skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Frontier Communications
Norwalk, CT
12.2001 - 04.2024
- Prepared monthly financial and expense variance reports for management review.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities, such as the month-end and year-end close process.
- Created new procedures for a more efficient workflow within the team.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Performed large data manipulation and problem solving
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Reviewed accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices and payments.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by the executive management team.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTFederal / State Certified Tax Courses
University of Connecticut
Skills
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Variance Analysis (Balance Sheet & Income Statement)
- Proficient in excel
- Account Reconciliation
- Amortization Cost Valuation
- Expense Tracking
- General ledger updates
- Team Training
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing chess.
- I enjoy walks, meditation and family gatherings.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Frontier Communications
12.2001 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Sacred Heart University
Federal / State Certified Tax Courses
University of Connecticut
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