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Melanie Smith

Bear,DE

Summary

Accounting manager focused on multi-company financial reporting, account reconciliations, general ledger close, tax reporting, and annual audit coordination. Hands-on accounting responsibilities span intercompany allocations, consolidated financial statements, regulatory reporting, and confidential financial records.

Work History

Accounting Manager

FideliTrade Incorporated
  • Manage day-to-day accounting functions and maintain accounting systems, principles, procedures, and financial records.
  • Prepare company-level, quarterly consolidated, and year-end financial statements; perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and closing activities.
  • Reconcile bank, brokerage, futures, and customer balances to the accounting system; reconcile cash equivalents, brokered certificates of deposit, Federal Home Loan investments, Treasury bills, and other securities.
  • Reconcile intercompany payables and receivables daily, process intercompany entries, and document revenue and expense allocation methods across companies.
  • Coordinate vendor invoice approvals and timely payments; reconcile accounts payable and receivable, prepare roll-forwards, and maintain fixed asset and liability records.
  • Ensure company credit card charges and business expenses are approved, accurately recorded, and reconciled.
  • Prepare quarterly Delaware Trust Call reports, state tax apportionment schedules, franchise tax reports, federal and state estimated taxes, customer year-end 1099 forms, and applicable city and state tax filings.
  • Coordinate the annual external audit, prepare audit workpapers with auditors, and support timely completion of audited financial statements.
  • Develop schedules and analyses for new reconciliation requirements, including lost shipments; evaluate accounting treatment for new services and submit proposals to the Treasurer.
  • Monitor accounting developments and compliance requirements while safeguarding highly confidential financial information.

Billing Assistant

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Wilmington, DE
2001 - 2006
  • Processed client invoices and ensured compliance with detailed billing guidelines.
  • Reviewed attorney time entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper matter coding.
  • Coordinated invoice edits with attorneys and staff to resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Maintained organized billing records, supporting timely retrieval and account reconciliation.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Bank and brokerage reconciliations
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Tax compliance
  • Audit workpapers
  • Accounting systems and controls
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliation
  • Audits

Timeline

Accounting Manager

FideliTrade Incorporated

Billing Assistant

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
2001 - 2006

Bachelor of Science -

Buena Vista University

Personal Information

Title: Accounting Manager