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LILIAN WILLIAMS

Belvedere Tiburon,CA

Summary

Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.

Work History

Accountant

Gorman Pipeline, Inc
San Francisco, CA
05/01/18 - Current
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
  • Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
  • Prepared monthly reports on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and job costings.
  • Assisted in preparing cash flow forecasts for projects.
  • Analyzed financial data to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Researched tax laws to ensure that taxes are paid accurately and timely.
  • Performed audit procedures to verify the accuracy of financial statements and records.
  • Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
  • Analyzed trade and material proposals and negotiated contracts.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Completed budget plans for approval and submission by managerial staff.
  • Developed long-term strategies to help manage risks associated with financing construction projects.
  • Managed payroll processing, including verifying hours worked and calculating overtime pay.

Business Financial Manager

UA MANUFACTURE
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
05/01/99 - 12/05/10
  • Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities.
  • Developed and managed budgeting process for business operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all transactions, accounts receivable and payable, cash flow.
  • Consulted with CPAs to research efficient accounting systems, and supported implementation of Printers Software International to QuickBooks.
  • Prepared year-end financial statements, and developed year-end audit book for CPA firm to reduce and control audit costs.
  • Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Calculated real-time P&L on client portfolios and reconciled accounts daily utilizing [Software].
  • Managed relationships with banks, investors, creditors, vendors, customers.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Compiled and delivered financial statements for association and foundation to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees; prepared variance narratives, trends and charts.
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
  • Implemented new accounting systems designed to improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Advised senior management on tax planning strategies that minimized liabilities.
  • Coordinated activities between departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.

Senior Accountant

E. Brusilovsky, CPA
Foster City, CA
03/01/11 - 12/20/15
  • Created spreadsheets detailing income sources, deductions, credits, estimated payments.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Reviewed prior year's returns for accuracy and completeness before submitting them.
  • Implemented tax reduction strategies to analyze and minimize tax liabilities.
  • Researched federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Advised clients on the best strategies for filing their taxes efficiently and legally.
  • Prepared estimated and deferred tax calculations on monthly basis to forecast cash flows.
  • Assisted clients in responding to IRS notices of deficiency or audit findings.
  • Supported work of senior-level accounting and tax preparation professionals to maximize office productivity.
  • Produced US and state income, gift tax and estate tax returns for individuals.
  • Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and trusts.
  • Analyzed financial information such as income statements and balance sheets to calculate tax liability.

Senior Accountant

Pacifica Radio
Berkeley, CA
12/21/15 - 05/01/19
  • Worked with financial team to convert financial department software to Dynamic accounting package.
  • Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
  • Coordinated timely dissemination of internal and external financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets.
  • Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
  • Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
  • Conducted variance analysis on income statement items in order to identify trends or anomalies in spending patterns.
  • Devised, implemented, and enforced effective accounting systems.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
  • Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
  • Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
  • Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
  • Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.

Education

Tax Preparer Certificate - Federal And California Taxes

Pronto Tax School
San Francisco, CA
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Vinnytsia State University
Ukraine
01-2002

Skills

  • Tax Preparation
  • Auditing
  • Budget Analysis
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • GAAP Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • QuickBooks Expert
  • Great Plains
  • Payroll Management
  • A/P and A/R
  • MS Office Suite

Timeline

Accountant

Gorman Pipeline, Inc
05/01/18 - Current

Business Financial Manager

UA MANUFACTURE
05/01/99 - 12/05/10

Senior Accountant

E. Brusilovsky, CPA
03/01/11 - 12/20/15

Senior Accountant

Pacifica Radio
12/21/15 - 05/01/19

Tax Preparer Certificate - Federal And California Taxes

Pronto Tax School

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

Vinnytsia State University
LILIAN WILLIAMS