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Marie T. Muhire

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented accountant experience in managing month-end close processes. Proficient in financial reporting review, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Demonstrates ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies. Proficient in utilizing accounting software to streamline operations and enhance reporting accuracy. Committed to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Staff Accountant

Cardone Ventures
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in implementing SuiteBilling by providing support in data migration, system configuration, and created SOPs for training sessions.
  • Currently overseeing the implementation of DUCO to improve and automate cash reconciliation processes.
  • Maintaining general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting transactions, and reconciling entries into NetSuite for closing periods.
  • Reviewing and reconciling monthly bank statements.
  • Currently addressing the unbalanced balance sheet account by identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Documenting accruals for expenses and making prepayments as needed to maintain accurate financial reporting.
  • Currently developing accounting policies and procedures for the month-end process and accounts receivable.
  • Working with both internal and external auditors during the ongoing financial audit.
  • Ensuring compliance with GAAP, company policies, and other regulations.

Senior Staff Accountant

Human Services Management Corporation
Milford, MA
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Oversee accounting operations and financial paperwork for our client companies.
  • Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff members and workload.
  • Prepare journal entries and bank reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities and review transactions entered by staff.
  • Generate and present monthly financial statements to Controller and CFO.
  • Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to ensure financial statement accuracy.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies as needed by assessing accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
  • Support Controller with preparations of materials necessary for completion of annual audits and related filings, including any reports and schedules required by the external auditors.
  • Support budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.

Senior Staff Accountant | Payroll Manager

Miracle Body and Paint
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management using Excel and QuickBooks.
  • Assisted Controller in developing P&L reports.
  • Assisting with annual audit preparations.
  • Prepared and processed weekly payroll for employees and contractors using Security Service Bank Online Payroll System and QuickBooks.
  • Updated employee records, managed time cards, and time off requests.

Night Audit Manager

Marriott Plaza San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Front Desk Employee of the year 2016.
  • Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to maintain compliance and reporting standards.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Generated internal reports to ensure the accurate accounting of hotel revenues and expenses.
  • Used POISE to analyze finances and create detailed forecasts for day staff.
  • Trained new staff on procedures and productivity strategies which reduced service mistakes, improved confidence, and created better work environment.

Accounting Intern

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Accurately inputted data into general ledgers under guidance of manager.
  • Provided assistance to lead accountant and learned steps involved for month-end closing.
  • Aided colleagues in processing students' payments, and maintaining credits, and debit records by optimizing and simplifying recording system.
  • Assisted HR department in preparing weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
12.2013

Skills

  • Month End Close
  • General Ledger Management
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Audit Support
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial statement review
  • Proficient in Excel, Solution 7, and Google Sheets
  • Proficient in NetSuite, SuiteBilling, and QuickBooks
  • Internal Controls
  • Non-Profit Accounting

Timeline

Corporate Staff Accountant

Cardone Ventures
07.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Accountant

Human Services Management Corporation
07.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Staff Accountant | Payroll Manager

Miracle Body and Paint
01.2019 - 06.2022

Night Audit Manager

Marriott Plaza San Antonio
02.2016 - 02.2018

Accounting Intern

Buena Vista University
06.2011 - 01.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Financial Management

San Antonio College

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Buena Vista University
Marie T. Muhire