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Tiffany Chang

Irvine,CA

Summary

Over 20 years of extensive accounting experience including: financial statement preparation, general ledger, month-end close, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, debt, sales taxes, A/R and A/P.

Strong analytical skills to evaluate data accuracy and integrity, coupled with proficiency in various accounting software. Organized and dependable with strong problem solving skills and attention to details in a high volume of quality work product. Successfully improved financial reporting processes in previous roles, leading to enhanced efficiency and reliability of financial information. Strong command of US GAAP.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager/Senior Accountant

DecisionPoint Technologies
Laguna Hills, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Direct daily financial operations of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger functions.
  • Review and post monthly journal entries for accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and miscellaneous transactions.
  • Reconcile deferred revenue accounts, ensuring proper recognition of revenue over time, or upon fulfillment of contractual obligations.
  • Identify trends, and report variances in financial analysis.
  • Generated detailed financial statements by performing month-end closings.
  • Oversee weekly cash flow operations, ensuring precise financial status for weekly disbursements.
  • Calculate monthly sales commission payouts through payroll, and support the sales analysis of the top 10 customers.
  • Coordinate with inventory leadership to perform quarterly physical counts to reconcile with general ledger balances.
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses as requested by the senior management team.
  • Conduct regular reviews of existing processes and procedures, and suggest improvements when necessary.

Senior Accountant

Royce Digital Systems
Irvine, CA
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Managed daily closing, reporting, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Performed account reconciliations for revenue-related accounts such as sales, deferred revenue and unbilled receivables.
  • Maintained additions, disposals, and reporting of corporate fixed assets and depreciations.
  • Reconciled complex accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Collaborated with accounting team members to ensure proper recording of all transactions in the general ledger system.
  • Reconciled sales and use taxes payable for accurate reporting, with post-adjusting journal entries.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
  • Provided support to internal and external auditors during the quarterly and annual audit process.

Staff Accountant

New Horizon Learning Groups
Anaheim, CA
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Track the progress of sales collections, and produce daily sales revenue summaries.
  • Prepare semi-monthly payroll entries and payroll reconciliations
  • Track future classes to determine appropriate treatment for revenue recognition purposes.
  • Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and software.

Staff Accountant

Itek Services, Inc.
Lake Forest, CA
07.2010 - 09.2016
  • Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations.
  • Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
  • Processed payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages and deductions.
  • Maintained and updated payroll records for new hires, changes in status, and insurance coverage.

Accountant/Administrator

VIAIR Corporation
Irvine, CA
01.2006 - 07.2008
  • Managed accounts receivable activities, such as invoicing customers and applying payments received.
  • Generated daily sales invoices and cash receipts application.
  • Supervised and trained billing and collection staff.
  • Coordinated the approval or rejection of customer credit terms.
  • Assisted in the Operations Department with inventory control and arranged shipment schedules.

Payroll Accountant

Softbrands, Inc. (Hotel Information Systems)
Lake Forest, CA
04.2004 - 12.2006
  • Maintained pay records and bi-weekly worked with a third-party payroll company on payrolls.
  • Reconciled payroll tax and other related general ledger accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly labor statistics for California state.
  • Prepared the monthly 401(k) deferral schedule, and reconciled statements to the 401(k) agencies.
  • Prepared the monthly commission report and generated commission payments.
  • Executed fiscal year-end preparations for workers' compensation and 401(k) audits.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

I/O Interconnect Corporation
Santa Ana, CA
10.2002 - 04.2004
  • Reviewed vouchers, invoices, and checks to ensure timely payments and accurate records.
  • Audited overseas monthly reports, and coordinated with overseas offices for all A/P issues.
  • Worked with the Purchasing Department to account for fixed assets.
  • Prepared and filed annual property tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and 1099 forms.

Tax Accountant

R.C. Accountancy Corporation
Anaheim, CA
05.1997 - 10.2002
  • Prepared client financial statements, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepared client monthly payroll tax deposits, quarterly payroll tax returns, yearly W-2, W-3, and 1099 forms.
  • Filed and reviewed income and sales tax returns for corporate clients.
  • Tax audit with the IRS, EDD, and State Board of Equalization.
  • Responded to client contacts, inquiries, and tax issues.

Education

B.A. - Finance

California State University
Fullerton
05-1997

Skills

  • Sage 100/MAS 200
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Floqast Application Skills
  • Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Sage FAS
  • Avalara Tax Solution Proficiency
  • Paychex System Navigation Skills
  • MS Office
  • Fast 10-key computing

Timeline

Account Manager/Senior Accountant

DecisionPoint Technologies
09.2021 - Current

Senior Accountant

Royce Digital Systems
10.2018 - 09.2021

Staff Accountant

New Horizon Learning Groups
09.2016 - 09.2018

Staff Accountant

Itek Services, Inc.
07.2010 - 09.2016

Accountant/Administrator

VIAIR Corporation
01.2006 - 07.2008

Payroll Accountant

Softbrands, Inc. (Hotel Information Systems)
04.2004 - 12.2006

Accounts Payable Supervisor

I/O Interconnect Corporation
10.2002 - 04.2004

Tax Accountant

R.C. Accountancy Corporation
05.1997 - 10.2002

B.A. - Finance

California State University
Tiffany Chang