Hong Qiang
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at CareerBuilder, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. Expert in financial reporting and general ledger accounting, coupled with strong analytical skills. Achieved a significant reduction in month-end closing time, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Excel in audit support and financial statement review, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
CareerBuilder
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - 02.2025
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Staff Accountant
OfficeMax
Itasca, IL
02.1999 - 08.2007
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-2009
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Intercompany transactions
- Variance analysis
- Audit preparation
- Fixed asset accounting
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
Timeline
Senior Accountant
CareerBuilder
08.2007 - 02.2025
Staff Accountant
OfficeMax
02.1999 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Accounting
Roosevelt University