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Shelly Ji Hee Kim

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Extensive experience in complex revenue recognition within the biotech sector, particularly in Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Proven track record of ensuring compliance with accounting standards while maximizing revenue potential all while leading ERP integration for new, efficient system,NetSuite. Seeking to leverage expertise in financial management and analysis to drive efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes at a reputable company.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

AlivaMab Biologics, LLC.
03.2022 - Current
  • Own and calculate monthly revenue recognition aligned to schedule of project timeslines continue to update weekly.
  • Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends and insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems, including QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle..
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • 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.

Accounting Manager

Coast Care Partners
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Create new structure and standard operating procedures (SOP) for the Finance Department for creating controls and accurate monthly and Quarterly closes of financial reporting.
  • Oversee all financial ($10MM annual) transactions within the company including managing Respite Well project in conjunction with the County of San Diego Health and Services Department to provide subsidized care for low-income families ($2MM annual project). - (Prepare and analyze financial statements monthly for annual audit per County of San Diego)
  • Proven adaptability to change -being hired to “Clean up” the books and restructure the Finance team. - brought in-house all of of accounting work that was outsourced to third-party accounting consulting firm within a year
  • Hired and trained 3 new accountants, restructured separations of accounting duties, built procedures for accounts payable, receivable policy and other daily, weekly schedules.
  • Reconciliations for each month-end financial reporting and produce cash flow analysis report.
  • Implemented a new collection process to minimize bad debt-to-revenue ratio and stabilize cash flow.

Senior Accountant

Tokuyama Dental America, Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Created monthly financial reports, cash flow analysis to submit for review to the parent company in Japan.
  • Reviewed and approved expense reports & calculated and processed commission to external sales affiliates.
  • Worked closely with marketing dept to help restructure new marketing budget due to the pandemic.
  • Oversaw all of Accounts Receivable responsibilities with three-way matching large volume of purchase order reviews, invoicing
  • Reconciled inventory with warehouses in multiple locations monthly.

Accountant/Operations manager

Sprint Signs
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • In charge of full cycle accounting for receivables and payable (AR/AP) by invoicing, billing, and reminding clients for payment
  • Process all employee payroll, 1099 submission, and quarterly federal and state taxes.
  • Lead weekly staff meetings, delegate responsibilities, coordinate one-week outlook of production & installation schedule
  • Create and organize the installation schedule for 8+ team members daily
  • Coordinate and follow-up consistently with clients to provide contracts, purchase orders (POs), Certificate of Insurance (COIs) other
    documents; and to meet schedule guidelines.
  • Oversee and manage project execution from contract, design, manufacturing, installation to billing for efficiency management

Accountant/Operations Manager

C&S Seafood, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Manage and oversee 40+ accounts, produce weekly sales revenue and profit projection report of $12MM annual revenue
  • Draft monthly/quarterly/annual statements, and process bi-weekly payroll and expenses.
  • Oversee invoicing, purchase orders, and reconciling bank transactions daily
  • Communicate clearly with international suppliers /vendors, shipping companies, custom brokers, distributions companies, and drivers to
    meet all logistical details and timelines for distribution
  • Train 4 new hires in 1.5 years on QuickBooks, basic accounting procedures and office tasks

Account & Ops Specialist

SIS Seafood, Inc
02.2016 - 12.2016

Administrative/ Accounting Associate

International Seafood Supply, Inc
06.2014 - 02.2016

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of California, Berkeley
05.2014

Skills

  • QuickBooks Online/ Manufacturing
  • Data migration Integration of to new ERP system, NetSuite
  • Concur, Bioprocure (Procurement), Billscom,
  • Management/ coordination 1099 Submissions annually
  • Management of financial audit preparation for external audit
  • ASC 606 and regulatory compliance requirements for biotech industry

Timeline

Senior Accountant

AlivaMab Biologics, LLC.
03.2022 - Current

Accounting Manager

Coast Care Partners
12.2020 - 02.2022

Senior Accountant

Tokuyama Dental America, Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2020

Accountant/Operations manager

Sprint Signs
07.2019 - 05.2020

Accountant/Operations Manager

C&S Seafood, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2019

Account & Ops Specialist

SIS Seafood, Inc
02.2016 - 12.2016

Administrative/ Accounting Associate

International Seafood Supply, Inc
06.2014 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts -

University of California, Berkeley
Shelly Ji Hee Kim