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SEAN MCGOVERN

Mechanicville,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Co
Albany, NY
07.2021 - Current
  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconcile balance sheets and streamline best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Establishe budgets for departmental expenses annually.
  • Write financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Draft variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.

Financial Accountant

Amphenol Interconnect Products Corporation
Endicott, NY
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide and review trial balances with Controller.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly ensuring accuracy.
  • Oversee and review A/R, A/P and Payroll transactions daily.
  • Review Fixed Assets and Inventory of Cost Accountant role periodically
  • Complete month end financial close with accuracy under strict deadlines.
  • Reduced closing time by 20% with consolidation procedures.

Group Financial Specialist

Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Co
Binghamton, NY
04.2017 - 01.2019

• Oversee general ledger to ensure all transactions are completed accurately.
• Remit premium funds monthly for all paid cases.
• Work with Groups teams and outside contacts to input reinsurance cases monthly.

• Initiated transfer of all cases from multiple reinsurance companies to one organization creating a more efficient process for handling cases.

Investments Analyst

Columbian Financial Group
Binghamton, NY
06.2013 - 03.2017
  • Provide accurate monthly financials to Controller and Officers
  • Oversee investment portfolio transactions and provide analysis
  • Maintain general ledger and reconciliation reports with proper support
  • Provide audit teams with prepared reports to ensure compliance
  • Prepare and analyze reports sent to the Board of Directors quarterly
  • Implement efficiencies to make day-to-day operations smoother
  • Evaluated performance benchmarks and established review metrics.

Education

MBA - Accounting

State University of New York
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

State University of New York At Oswego
05.2009

Skills

  • Audit Preparation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • A/P and A/R
  • Cash Analysis
  • Great Plains
  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Tax return filing
  • General ledger & GAAP accounting
  • Report writing
  • SEC proficiency
  • Analytical research
  • Microsoft Office, SIGMA, Clearwater, PAM, AS2000, SRQ, BPC Financials, Frx, FICS, LSP, FoxPro, MorningStar, Oracle, Phoenix, Odyssey & Vena

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Co
07.2021 - Current

Financial Accountant

Amphenol Interconnect Products Corporation
01.2019 - Current

Group Financial Specialist

Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Co
04.2017 - 01.2019

Investments Analyst

Columbian Financial Group
06.2013 - 03.2017

MBA - Accounting

State University of New York

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

State University of New York At Oswego
SEAN MCGOVERN