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Patricia Benjamin

Coconut Creek

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, excelling in financial reporting and audit support. Proven track record in streamlining balance sheet processes and resolving discrepancies, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in variance analysis and adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive informed decision-making.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
06.2018 - Current
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.

Senior Accountant

HCA Florida JFK Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2018
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.

Staff Accountant

HCA Florida Healthtrust
01.2010 - 03.2015
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.

Education

Finance

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit support
  • Financial statement review
  • Variance analysis

Timeline

Senior Accountant

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital
06.2018 - Current

Senior Accountant

HCA Florida JFK Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2018

Staff Accountant

HCA Florida Healthtrust
01.2010 - 03.2015

Finance

Florida Atlantic University

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