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Veronica Waters

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Dynamic Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Sockeye Associates, Inc., excelling in financial reporting and compliance. Expertise in account reconciliation and payroll management led to timely audits and reduced discrepancies. Strong communicator adept at fostering vendor relationships and driving cost savings through strategic negotiations. Proficient in Sage US 50 and Microsoft Excel.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Sockeye Associates, Inc.
11.2003 - Current
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed semi-monthly payroll for company employees.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
  • Drove cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key suppliers, leveraging volume discounts.
  • Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

ERISA Consultant

Retirement Plans Concepts and Services
09.2009 - 11.2011
  • Conducted annual compliance testing for 100 retirement plans
  • Calculated gain/loss for those plans.
  • Reconciled payroll to assets.
  • Filed yearly 5500 tax forms.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Trine University
Angola, IN

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Financial reporting
  • AP and AR management
  • Tax preparation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Quarterly reviews
  • Proficient in Sage US 50
  • Experience in Quickbooks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Audits
  • GAAP understanding
  • Payroll management

Timeline

ERISA Consultant

Retirement Plans Concepts and Services
09.2009 - 11.2011

Accounting Manager

Sockeye Associates, Inc.
11.2003 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Ivy Tech Community College of Fort Wayne

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Trine University
Veronica Waters