John Harrell
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconciliation Specialist
Ascensus
10.2019 - Current
- Managed high volumes of transaction data efficiently while maintaining attention-to-detail necessary for accurate reconciliations.
- Developed custom reports for management review, highlighting significant findings from the reconciliation process.
- Ensured timely completion of reconciliations by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Assisted in periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures, suggesting updates as needed for optimal effectiveness.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by consistently monitoring and resolving account variances.
- Actively participated in team meetings, sharing insights on best practices to enhance overall department performance.
Consultant
The Phoenix Companies
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Reconcile and review financial statement reports resulting from the implementation of a new reporting system
- Identified discrepancies in various reports and provided resolution for any discrepancies.
Consultant - Acting Controller
American Colonial Insurance Company
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations of a medium sized property and casualty insurance company and provided financial statement support for quarterly and annual statements.
- Monthly reconciliation and review of all bank accounts for the Longwood operation
- Daily review and cash account requirements
- Recorded all monthly accounting activity and generated supporting financial analytics for management review
Controller
Universal American Corporation
04.2006 - 04.2012
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Managed the GAAP and STAT reporting cycle on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis including coordination of accounting entries, supporting exhibits and schedules from various departments within the organization.
- Ensured accuracy and integrity of the accounting records.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Economics
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.1987
Skills
- Transaction monitoring
- Accuracy and Precision
- Month-end close
- Advanced Excel
- Data Reconciliation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Knowledge
- Accounting expertise
- Internal Controls
- GAAP understanding
- Accounting Principles
- Reporting management
- Variance Analysis
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Relationship Building
- Financial records and reporting
- Precision and Accuracy
- Data Analysis
- Statement Review
- Financial software
- Information gathering and analysis
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- GAAP principles
- Statutory Reporting
- PeopleSoft expert
Timeline
Reconciliation Specialist
Ascensus
10.2019 - Current
Consultant
The Phoenix Companies
12.2016 - 03.2017
Consultant - Acting Controller
American Colonial Insurance Company
01.2015 - 06.2016
Controller
Universal American Corporation
04.2006 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Economics
University of Indianapolis