Richard Banda
Red Oak
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Faith Family Academy Charter School, showcasing expertise in general ledger accounting and exceptional project management skills. Achieved a 50% reduction in month-end closing time through process optimization. Demonstrated strength in financial reporting and internal controls, enhancing decision-making and financial integrity.
Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Faith Family Academy Charter School
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- 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.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
Junior Accountant
Faith Family Academy Charter School
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Ascender.
- Contributed to the success of a system migration project by assisting in data conversion tasks, ensuring a seamless transition for the accounting team.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06-2021
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Financial statement review
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Fixed asset accounting
- Internal controls
- Cash flow management
- Expertise in Skyward
- Consolidation accounting
- Nonprofit accounting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Faith Family Academy Charter School
11.2022 - Current
Junior Accountant
Faith Family Academy Charter School
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of North Texas
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