Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Staff Accountant
Ericsson AB/Contract
02.2023 - Current
Receive invoices and code expenses to accounts and cost centers
Issue stop-payments or purchase order amendments by analyzing invoices/expenses report
Monitoring discounts, sales tax on invoices/contracts and scheduling check runs
Assisting with budgeting and monthly close processes
Ensuring compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulations
Manage all accounting transactions post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger
Help monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Manage balance sheets accounts.
Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
Managed complex accounting projects and special assignments.
Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Crafted general journal entries and maintained daily accounts payable accounts.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
EVERI GAMES INC
10.2018 - 01.2023
Responsible for performing all accounts payable functions including vendor maintenance, invoice review, general ledger coding, accounting system entry, payment approvals, check and electronic payment processing, and vendor 1099 forms
Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
Reviewed and submitted purchase orders for equipment, supplies and professional services.
Studied past records to detect duplicate statements and fraud, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Routinely prepare external wires
Identify and immediately report to the manager any existing or potential issues that may affect our relationship with our clients, whether internal or external
Work as liaison with travel and credit card providers and provide reporting to Senior Management
Routinely prepare payment of vendor invoices and expense vouchers ensuring timely payment
Routinely process invoices for payment in timely manner while managing invoice dates, due dates and all relevant payment terms
Understand and follow departmental procedures for accurately posting transactions to prepaid asset accounts, accrual accounts or directly to expense accounts
Obtain proper approvals for invoices following company guidelines for Everi's signature authority policy
Prepare monthly A/P accruals
Perform daily maintenance of vendor master files, including vendor additions and changes
Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Accountant
Passport Health Austin, San Antonio
01.2017 - 10.2018
Worked as a general accountant in supervision of a CPA, mostly in but not limited billing and collections, and make sure invoices are correct and paid on time, monitor Sales and updates company sales dashboard
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Assist with month end close
Prepared financial statements for the company
Put in place measures for Cost efficiency in the company
Payroll preparation and calculating other employees’ benefits
Process payroll and record in QuickBooks, Bank and inventory reconciliation and advise management on expiring products and re-order level
Audit CBD for errors and accuracy, keep books of accounts clean and updated and Perform Human Resources activities such getting appropriate paperwork from new and exiting employees, maintain employee files, PTO and other benefits
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books
Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines
Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets
Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues
Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
Education
Student- Master of Science in accounting -
Western Governors University
BBA: Accounting and Finance -
National University of Rwanda
Skills
Purchase Order Management
Sales Tax Reporting
Variance Analysis
Vendor Relationship Management
Financial Analysis
Account Reconciliation
Accrual Accounting
QuickBooks Expertise
Income Statement Analysis
ERP System Proficiency
Payroll Processing
Advanced Excel
Certification
CPA, Part I
Languages
Fluent in English
French
Timeline
Regional Staff Accountant
Ericsson AB/Contract
02.2023 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
EVERI GAMES INC
10.2018 - 01.2023
Accountant
Passport Health Austin, San Antonio
01.2017 - 10.2018
Student- Master of Science in accounting -
Western Governors University
BBA: Accounting and Finance -
National University of Rwanda
CPA, Part I
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