HASHAN HEWAWASAM
EDISON
Summary
Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with extensive experience at Humanscale, excelling in GAAP compliance and financial reporting. Proven track record in enhancing general ledger accuracy and expediting month-end closings. Skilled in bank reconciliation and audit support, fostering a collaborative team environment while ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all financial processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Humanscale
12.2022 - 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.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Coordinated with Human Resources department on payroll-related matters ensuring accurate compensation calculations for all employees.
Accounts Receivable Associate
Humanscale
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Trained new team members on accounts receivable processes and best practices, contributing to a cohesive work environment.
- Assisted in annual audits by providing organized documentation and clear explanations of accounting records as needed.
- Maintained confidentiality over sensitive financial data while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance standards within the accounts receivable function.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Expedited month-end closing procedures by efficiently reconciling account balances and preparing necessary reports.
Accounting Clerk Intern
John W. Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation, ensuring accurate data entry and analysis for informed decision making.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ08-2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Middlesex College
Edison, NJ05-2019
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Month End Accruals
- Monthly journal entries
- Payroll Journal processing
- Audit support
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts receivable management
- GAAP accounting
- Month-end closing
- ERP systems
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Humanscale
12.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable Associate
Humanscale
06.2021 - 12.2022
Accounting Clerk Intern
John W. Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Rutgers University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Middlesex College