Joanne Zheng
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant known for strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Expertise in financial reporting and month-end processes has led to improved accuracy and reduced closing timelines. Committed to supporting organizational goals through effective financial management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Banc of California
Chevy Chase, MD
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Performed monthly balance sheet and income statement flux variance analyses for managements reporting.
- Analyzed loan modification and calculated net present value for review by upper management.
- Managed loan loss entry by using Loan Manager for loan charge off and recoveries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Pacific Western Bank
Chevy Chase, MD
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Processed journal entries and bank reconciliation for small business loans and third party student loans.
- Completed monthly, quarterly and yearly closing in a strict deadline.
- Prepared balance sheet, P&L, consolidated financial statements and other loan accounting schedules.
- Provided support during audits of internal controls over financial reporting processes conducted by external auditors.
- Participated in preparation of financial, month end and various accounting procedures.
Associate Staff Accountant
VariQ
Rockville, MD
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Analyzed and prepared semi-monthly transmission of payroll.
- Prepared and sent out FFP, T&M invoices with supporting documents to customers using Unanet and Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
- Prepared monthly commissions for internal employees and outside representatives.
- Accounts payable duties including receipt of invoices, coding for appropriate expense disbursement and data entry.
- Responded to employees and customers in a timely and professional manner.
- Provided technical support and recommend modifications on current accounting system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD05-2016
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Variance analysis
- Loan accounting
- Month-end closing
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Banc of California
03.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Pacific Western Bank
07.2019 - 12.2023
Associate Staff Accountant
VariQ
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Maryland, College Park