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Shawn Sessoms

Apex,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, vendor onboarding, maintenance and procurement.


Skilled in Accounting with proficiency using multi corporate accounting systems such as SAP-ERP, Oracle and Quickbooks.


Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and varied accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.




Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant II

Gilead Sciences
01.2021 - Current
  • Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconcile accounts and review financial data. Complete daily cash functions like account tracking, budgeting and banking reconciliations.
  • Execute end to end Supplier Master onboarding and maintenance of supplier records within Oracle EBS and SAP ERP supplier database.
  • Used advanced software to process high volume Accounts Payable responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance to both federal and state tax withholding and reporting requirements for foreign and domestic suppliers (1099, 1042, 1042s, CA592).
  • Maintain process integrity, internal and SOX controls, and ensure compliance with Controller’s Manual and all applicable accounting laws and regulations.
  • Evaluate and improve financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Collaborate and partner with cross functional business partners and International colleagues to identify and implement accounting options to improve quality of service delivery from domestic and global perspectives.

Staff Accountant

Hemosonics, LLC
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Managed accounting functions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, 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.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Manage vendor relations and build effective partnerships.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into SAP/Quickbooks financial management systems.
  • Automated several of our internal accounting processes. cutting the total time for bookkeeping and handling reconciliations by 20%
  • Prepare batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Accounts Payable Accountant

Acquire Clean
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Processed over 100 Accounts Payable invoices daily with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
  • Processed transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation
  • Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed accounting records and performed dues-ins and dues-outs tasks.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Accounting Clerk

Duke Health
06.2007 - 02.2012
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Performed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Processed bill reminders and consulted with third-party collection agency to resolve past-due customer accounts.
  • Supported Accounting with proactive correspondence management, document coordination and customer relations.
  • Investigated daily variances uncovered with reports and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
06.1996

Skills

  • Detail oriented and quality focused professional, trained in accounting support with emphasis in established accounting practices
  • Successful track record of handling complex and fast paced assignments and accounting requests
  • Proven ability to readily master new technology; accounting software and processes
  • Highly experienced in processing high volume, detailed invoices and reconciling accounts with a precise degree of accuracy
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to develop and maintain organized structure
  • Dedicated to maintaining excellent business support for internal and external clients
  • SAP ERP
  • Oracle EBS
  • Quick Books Pro

Timeline

Accountant II

Gilead Sciences
01.2021 - Current

Staff Accountant

Hemosonics, LLC
09.2016 - 01.2021

Accounts Payable Accountant

Acquire Clean
01.2013 - 09.2016

Accounting Clerk

Duke Health
06.2007 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

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