Jessamine Basilio
Yakult USA Inc
Long Beach,CA
18
years of professional experience
Dynamic financial specialist with a strong background in reconciliations and compliance. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring seamless communication across departments.
Work History
Senior Accounting Coordinator
17 Years 1 Month- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings to ensure timely reporting.
- Preparation of journal entries, expense subsidiary ledgers, and reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Oversee accounts payable team to ensure timely payment processing and precise financial reporting.
- Train junior staff members on proper accounting procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new software system, streamlining accounting functions for increased efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate expense tracking and allocation across the organization.
- Identify discrepancies in financial records through diligent review of transactions and account balances on a regular basis.
- Manage communication with external auditors throughout the year to maintain compliance with nationwide personal property tax requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding accounts payables and accounts receivable credit memos in accordance with company policies.
- Established strong relationships with team members, upper management, vendors, and customers through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for quarterly audit findings.
- Provide journal entries and perform accounting on an accrual basis.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Review accounts, resolve coding areas, and track recurring expenses for accrual entries.
- Review internal control measures to prevent fraud occurrences within the department.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, corporate credit cards, and other financial instruments, maintaining accuracy in financial records.
- Achieved accurate reconciliation of fixed asset transactions with the general ledger, ensuring financial integrity.
Develop and maintain an organized schedule of costs and accumulated depreciation for effective asset management.
Conduct thorough investigations into potential obsolescence of fixed assets to optimize asset utilization.
Staff Accountant
1 Year- Consolidated accounts payable for six hotel properties.
- Implemented training initiatives for accounts payable processes and hotel software, ensuring staff at newly acquired hotels achieved operational competency.
- Analyzed and reconciled bank statements for six hotel properties, identifying discrepancies and ensuring alignment with financial records.
- Prepared and submitted sales and use tax filings for California hotels, facilitating timely compliance and minimizing potential penalties.
- Managed fixed asset tracking and updated depreciation schedules for CPA firm.
- Compiled and finalized month-end financial statements and reports for management review.
- Facilitated administrative support and reception services for upper management to enhance organizational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Skills
Month-end close
Journal entries
Accounts payable
Balance sheet and general ledger management
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Fixed assets and depreciation schedule management
Prepaid and Accruals management
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Timeline
Senior Accounting Coordinator
Yakult USA Inc
07.2009 - CurrentRead More
Staff Accountant
Lighthouse Lodging Group Inc
04.2008 - 04.2009Read More
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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