Jared Berry
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Dedicated Senior Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. Eager to learn and further enhance my career and future.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant - Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
Seattle, WA
06.2019 - Current
- Reconciled and maintained accuracy of GL accounts for monthly closings
- Approved and prepared journal entries in an Oracle-based system
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Procedures)
- Attended monthly management meetings to analyze P&L and B.S.
- Helped in the implementation of a new payroll method, using Paycards, for all crew members.
- Responsible for reconciling all Paycard accounts for Holland America Lines as well their sister brands, Princess Cruise Lines and Seabourn
- Trained new staff members remotely on systems and accounts
- Completed management courses to enhance professional development
Financial Accountant
Interpublic Group of Companies
Omaha, NE
05.2012 - 06.2019
- Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
- Assist with annual budget and audit processes
- Perform ad-hoc reporting as requested
- Prepare and process journal entries daily in SAP
- Reconcile bank statements monthly, prepare monthly and quarterly reports for consolidation reporting
- Inter-company, account reconciliations, journal entry postings
- Work with all levels of management to resolve any discrepancies in reporting and insure items are cleared for month-end reporting
- Monitor accounts for assigned UK and Canadian agencies and confirm agreement with global partners in compliance with IPG policy
- Code invoices for processing using G/L coding.
Reconciliation Specialist & Accounts Receivable
Alegent Health
Omaha, NE
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Daily account balancing and reconciling of insurance payments for posting
- Receiving and posting payments in a timely and organized manner
- Assist in end of month payment posting, to ensure all payments for the current month have been posted accurately
- Prepared end of month closing reports for Team Leads
- Maintained weekly Excel reports that track the amount of money being held on unbilled patient accounts
- Assigned special projects to research and reconcile for the finance department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
05-2014
Timeline
Senior Accountant - Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
06.2019 - Current
Financial Accountant
Interpublic Group of Companies
05.2012 - 06.2019
Reconciliation Specialist & Accounts Receivable
Alegent Health
09.2007 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kaplan University