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Ryan Frain

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dedicated financial professional with demonstrated history of integrity, efficiency and accuracy in accounting management. Eager to apply knowledge in accounting, cash flow optimization and financial reporting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Gener8
Indianapolis
10.2022 - Current
  • Led finance team to complete month end close accurately and swiftly
  • Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
  • Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
  • Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve profitability.
  • Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
  • Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.

Senior Accountant

Tegna
Fishers
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Performed month end closing tasks, such as composing and posting journal entries, balance sheet account analysis, assist Regional Finance Director with miscellaneous review and entries
  • Completed Balance Sheet month end reconciliation and review correcting and reclassing account variances
  • Assisted with training and mentoring new hires to ensure they are prepared for their monthly tasks
  • Scheduled and led monthly meetings with sites for fixed asset review
  • Acted as back up to processing fixed assets from CIP to active assets for sites.

General Ledger Accountant

FitzMark Inc
Indianapolis
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Identified and analyzed sync errors and develop process improvements to correct problems
  • Led monthly training meetings with AR, AP, and GL team to coordinate processes
  • Completed month end close processes, including monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analyzed financial reports and report to controller with corrective actions
  • Recommended and implemented process improvements to promote efficiency
  • Mentored and trained interns and new hires to perform general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable duties.

Senior Accountant

Gannett
Fishers
07.2017 - 11.2020
  • Maintained general ledger transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports for assigned sites by creating journal entries and reviewing transactions
  • Completed month-end close process by preparing and analyzing monthly journal entries
  • Volunteered for new analysis projects and tasks including property tax clean up and trade review clean up
  • Mentored and trained new hires and team members on new site assignments and processes with emphasis on development into advancing roles
  • Performed monthly analysis of financial statements for accuracy and clarity of transactions.

Education

Master of Program Management -

Keller Graduate School of Management
09.2021

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting -

Keller Graduate School of Management
04.2017

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Accounting -

DeVry University
10.2014

Skills

  • Bank account reconciliations
  • Closing procedures
  • Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Audits
  • Staff Training and Development
  • General ledger accounting
  • GAAP knowledge

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Gener8
10.2022 - Current

Senior Accountant

Tegna
10.2021 - 09.2022

General Ledger Accountant

FitzMark Inc
11.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Accountant

Gannett
07.2017 - 11.2020

Master of Program Management -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Accounting -

DeVry University
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