Susan Hickey
San Rafael,CA
Summary
Results-driven Financial Planner and Accountant experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in financial forecasting, evaluating budgets and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous review of financial statements and reconciliations.
- Managed accounts receivable for timely payment processing and collection, improving cash flow management.
- Coordinated month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required tasks.
- Served as a subject matter expert during audits, providing clear documentation and prompt responses to inquiries from auditors.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Sr. Accountant - Promoted to Sr. Accountant II
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Director of Indexed Tuition + Accountant
Mark Day School
09.2010 - 01.2017
- Managed 1.7 million indexed tuition budget. Providing detailed financial reporting to committee determining annual tuition rates.
- Processed accounts payable and receivables & assisted with month end close.
- Interacted well with parents, students and teachers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Sr. Analyst, Customer Relationship Marketing
Williams-Sonoma
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Created data models to support decision-making processes.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2001
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Problem solving
- Month-end closing
- Audit support
- Financial planning
- Cash flow management
- Financial analysis and reporting
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Accountant - Promoted to Sr. Accountant II
Buck Institute For Research On Aging
01.2017 - 01.2022
Director of Indexed Tuition + Accountant
Mark Day School
09.2010 - 01.2017
Sr. Analyst, Customer Relationship Marketing
Williams-Sonoma
01.1999 - 01.2005
MBA - Finance
University of San Francisco
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