Patricia DeGuire
Valencia,California
Summary
Experienced Senior Staff Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to financial reporting and process efficiency. Proficient with a range of tools including Excel and Tableau enhancing the decision-making processes. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant/Data Analyst
NTT Global
06.2000 - 02.2024
- Prepared monthly journal entries and supporting schedules
- Reduced discrepancies in balance sheet accounts by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling on a monthly basis
- Improved ledger reconciliation procedures, ensuring higher accuracy in financial reports
- Reduced reporting errors by 25% through enhanced data validation processes
- Implemented billing strategies, enhancing revenue collections
- Led cross-departmental team to develop profitability reporting
- Initiated real-time financial dashboards for strategic decision-making
- Revamped sales commission statements in collaboration with sales director
- Drove a $180K increase in bottom line through strategic rebate recovery initiatives
- Pioneered a SKU-level profitability system to spotlight fiscal opportunities and risks
- Spearheaded a cost-saving initiative that reduced annual expenses by $50K
- Enhanced compliance through meticulous audit trail reviews
- Designed and led workshops to elevate financial literacy across departments
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing team proficiency and report accuracy.
- Developed customized financial reports tailored to specific stakeholder needs, enabling efficient decision-making
Senior Staff Accountant
Sebasoft, Inc.
08.1995 - 05.2000
- Managed broad accounting operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory control and monthly journal entries
- Managed meticulous bank and ledger reconciliations, ensuring fiscal accuracy
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of new accounting system
- Collaborated with senior management in the US and France on financial status presentations
- Analyzed and optimized office flow, establishing efficient operational systems
- Led A/R and A/P system overhaul, boosting financial efficiency
- Provided expert billing support, improving European customer satisfaction
- Fostered cross-departmental partnerships to streamline budgeting
- Cut report generation time by 30% through streamlined data integration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CACertificate - DELF/DALF, Level I French
The Alliance Française de Paris lle-de-France
Skills
- Expertise in Excel
- Tableau
- SAP
- Oracle
- QuickBooks
- Great Plains
- General Ledger Management
- Intercompany Transactions
- Revenue Recognition
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant/Data Analyst
NTT Global
06.2000 - 02.2024
Senior Staff Accountant
Sebasoft, Inc.
08.1995 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
California State University, Northridge
Certificate - DELF/DALF, Level I French
The Alliance Française de Paris lle-de-France
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