Results-driven manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting & Tax Manager
Walter S. Sanders & Associates PA
06.2006 - Current
Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
Managed banking reconciliations, monthly balance sheet and financial statements for multiple clients using both cash & accrual methods.
Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
Prepared weekly, monthly, and yearly budgets for multiple companies.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
Checked vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Managed a team of accounts receivable & payable specialists, providing guidance and support for optimal performance.
Senior Accountant
Vermont Plywood LLC
05.2004 - 05.2006
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Education
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH
05.2004
Skills
Accounting Management
Budget Planning
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Workflow Coordination
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Prioritizing and Planning
Relationship Building
Personnel Supervision
Proactive and Focused
Compliance Assessment
Timeline
Accounting & Tax Manager
Walter S. Sanders & Associates PA
06.2006 - Current
Senior Accountant
Vermont Plywood LLC
05.2004 - 05.2006
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
River Valley Community College
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