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Julia F. Kandekore

Deerfield Beach,FL

Summary

Seasoned Accounting Manager specializing in implementing successful accounting systems for various companies. Accomplished in driving business efficiency and compliance initiatives. Offering over 15 years of progressive experience. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Manager

Garda USA
04.2019 - Current
  • Supervises 2 Seniors, Fixed Asset & Staff Accountants: directly overseeing Fixed Asset, Payroll recording, Intercompany & Lease (Capital & Operating) transactions recording & reconciliations.
  • Chart of Accounts maintenance & coding procedures.
  • Prepares internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Led financial reporting processes ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
  • Oversaw monthly close processes, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
  • Mentored junior staff in accounting principles and best practices, fostering professional development.
  • Implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined operations and reduced closing time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights supporting business decisions.
  • Conducted variance analysis to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments for performance improvement.
  • Maintained relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely resolutions of findings.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining and automating accounting processes.
  • Analyzed complex financial data to identify trends, uncover inefficiencies, and inform organizational decision making.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation procedures.
  • Oversaw successful external audits with minimal findings or adjustments needed for compliance purposes.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional growth and strong team dynamics.
  • Consistently met strict deadlines for quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
  • Supports change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.

Accounting Manager

ACR Electronics Inc
03.2013 - 03.2019
  • Supervised 3 Accountants directly overseeing A/R & AP Sub ledgers, the General Ledger, lead the Annual external Audit, sales tax & corporate returns across multiple states, prepare budget & forecast for the Finance & Administration department, assist department heads to effectively budget utilizing historical data and assist with due diligence regarding new acquisitions
  • Responsibilities also include: implementing the Firm’s Accounting Policies in accordance to GAAP, interpreting guidance in regards to accounting transactions; the monthly close; review & approve journal entries; preparation of financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows; providing explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; oversee processing of Inter-company and Fixed assets transactions; ensure completion & review of all balance sheet accounts reconciliations, identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies; work with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests; prepare tax schedules and coordinate tax work papers for tax Auditors
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully lead organization through annual Financial Audit for the past 4years without any findings
  • Successfully re-engineered monthly closing process, resulting in reduction in closing time by 50%
  • Successfully implement and maintain process to reconcile A/R & A/P sub ledgers to general ledger daily and weekly respectively and monthly Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet GL Accounts
  • Develop and implement workflow procedures to improve operations as well as cross train employees to enhance department’s efficiencies.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.

Senior Accountant

Global Keratin Corp
04.2010 - 08.2011
  • Supervised 3 accountants and oversee financial statements preparation
  • Managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors)
  • Responsible for directing the treasury services for the organization, including weekly cash forecasting; handling all accounting matters, including AP, AR, fixed assets, credit, GL, payroll, payroll tax, business tax, cash flow; close books and prepare financial reports monthly; participate in financial strategic planning, prepare budget and forecasts, review of budgets vs
  • Actual to ensure accuracy; develop internal control system, recommend areas for improvement both financial and operational, establish new accounting policies and procedures and lead the implementation of Upgraded ERP system (Net Suites)
  • Achievements:
  • Implemented Daily Cash reconciliation and weekly cash forecast preparation
  • Improved Financial Statement preparation & Management reporting from 10 days to 4 days after month ends
  • Successfully Upgraded ERP system from QuickBooks Pro to Net Suites.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of The West Indies — Mona Campus
Jamaica, West Indies
10.1989

CPA Certification — In progress - Accounting

Becker - Online

Associate Degree - Business Education

University of Technology
Jamaica, West Indies
10.1977

Skills

  • Above average skills in MS Office
  • Audits
  • Closing procedures
  • Bank Account Reconciliations
  • Month-End Reporting
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • General Ledger Accounting Expertise
  • Account Reconciliation
  • GL entry verification
  • GL Chart of Account maintenance & account coding
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Bank reconciliation
  • General ledger management
  • Payroll processing
  • Team supervision
  • Staff training
  • Cash flow management
  • Audit support
  • Fixed asset management
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Variance analysis
  • Lease accounting
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Month-end closing
  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • General ledger accounting
  • Month-end reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • Year-end closing
  • Profit and loss monitoring

Timeline

Senior Accounting Manager

Garda USA
04.2019 - Current

Accounting Manager

ACR Electronics Inc
03.2013 - 03.2019

Senior Accountant

Global Keratin Corp
04.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of The West Indies — Mona Campus

CPA Certification — In progress - Accounting

Becker - Online

Associate Degree - Business Education

University of Technology

Softwares:

Software
JD Edwards (JDE)

Quickbooks

TCM (Workwise ERP)
Microsoft Office (Excel-V-look ups & pivot tables; Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Netsuite ERP
Sage ERP
MYOB Accounting Software
Macola ERP
Solomon Accounting Software
Bassets eDepreciation - Fixed Assets Reporting

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