Susanne Preston
Boca Ratton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Unified Physician Management, adept in financial reporting and enhancing financial decision-making. Excelled in optimizing month-end closures, reducing process time by 50%, and leading teams to improve efficiency. Skilled in General Ledger Accounting and team training, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a results-driven approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Unified Physician Management
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and Member Physicians enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 4 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Accountant
Non-Stop Aviation
03.2014 - 07.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Participated in due diligence activities related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired assets into the company''s existing financial systems.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1989
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Financial statement review
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Tax Preparation
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll Oversight
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- Expense Tracking
- Revenue Recognition
- Team Training
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Unified Physician Management
08.2019 - Current
Accountant
Non-Stop Aviation
03.2014 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Broward College