KATHRYN MALLERY

General Ledger Accountant

Fast-Rite International

Glendale Heights, IL

11.2016 - 03.2024

Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
Reviewed and reconciled general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness.
Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Updated journal entries to ensure accurate reporting of transactions.
Performed monthly closing activities such as accruals and deferrals.
Prepared bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
Researched discrepancies between bank balances and general ledger accounts.
Analyzed account activity to identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
Developed processes to improve the efficiency of accounting operations.
Ensured compliance with GAAP standards when preparing financial reports.
Generated reports for internal management review and analysis.
Created ad-hoc financial reports as requested by senior management team members.
Performed month-end close activities such as revenue recognition, expense accrual.
Assisted with external audits by providing necessary documents and information.
Provided support to other departments regarding financial matters.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries related to billing issues.
Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
Processed payroll data into the general ledger system for accurate tracking.