Jared Berry
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Dedicated Managing 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
Manager Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee Compensation and Benefits accounting team and provide guidance on payroll related transactions
- Manage month-end close process including approving journal entries, reconciliations, and variance explanations
- Provide analytical support to the Finance team for annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Participate in monthly management meetings to analyze P&L and B.S.
- Work with external auditors to show financial accuracy
Senior Accountant - Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Reconciled and maintained accuracy of GL accounts
- Approved and prepared journal entries in an Oracle-based system
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Procedures)
- Helped in the implementation of a new payroll method
- Trained new staff members remotely on systems and accounts
Financial Accountant
Interpublic Group of Companies
05.2012 - 06.2019
- Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes
- Prepare and process journal entries daily in SAP
- Reconcile bank statements, prepare monthly and quarterly reports for consolidation reporting
- Performed account reconciliations, journal entry postings, Inter-company transactions and perform ad-hoc reporting
- Monitor accounts for assigned UK and Canadian agencies and confirm agreement with global partners in compliance with IPG policy
Reconciliation Specialist & Accounts Receivable
Alegent Health
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
- Assigned special projects to research and reconcile for the finance department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
Omaha05-2014
Timeline
Manager Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
11.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant - Compensation Accounting
Holland America Lines
06.2019 - 11.2024
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
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