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James (Jim) Carpenter

Langhorne,PA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Accountant with a robust history at Ally Bank, showcasing expertise in SAP and a keen attention to detail. Proven track record in enhancing financial processes, supporting audits, and driving accuracy in financial reporting. Excelled in mentoring roles and streamlined balance sheet reconciliations, demonstrating critical thinking and advanced analytical skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Ally Bank
06.2020 - Current

Additional Responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Accountant II

Ally Bank
01.2017 - 06.2020

Additional responsibilities included

  • Training and mentoring newly hired employees in the department
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Accountant I

Ally Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Deposit Operations

Ally Bank
02.2014 - 01.2016


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and providing accurate account information.
  • Demonstrated a high level of attention to detail while performing numerous daily tasks within the deposit operations realm accurately.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices for Deposit Operations Clerks.
  • Ensured timely completion of daily tasks, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2009

Skills

  • Expertise in SAP, Power BI, SalesForce, Teminos, Hyperion, Microsoft Suite, SharePoint
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Variance Analysis
  • General Ledger Management

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Ally Bank
06.2020 - Current

Accountant II

Ally Bank
01.2017 - 06.2020

Accountant I

Ally Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017

Deposit Operations

Ally Bank
02.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Kings College
James (Jim) Carpenter