Accountant
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Streamlined all accounting operations while introducing internal controls and spearheading powerful financial initiatives. Achieved the highest value for properties through building renovations and upgrading 150 units.

• Reviewed project estimates, controlled budgets, and maintained bonding/insurance. Hired, supervised, and coached 15+ accounting and project management professionals.
• Maximized project profitability while expertly managing budgets from initial property acquisition to final sale.
• Improved gross profit margin from $2 million to $26 million as revenues increased from $15 million to $48 million.
• Garnered net project return of 44% after completing project 17% under budget.

Drove operational optimization efforts and lowered processing times by +15% by partnering with executive leadership. Identified opportunity for improvement and led efforts to revise department best practices and prevent future errors.

• Delegated accounts payable department supervision tasks and dedicated a portion of daily operations to assess existing processing procedures.
• Identified several redundant steps in invoice review and documentation operations.
• Partnered with leadership team to streamline processes and implement revised operational guidelines.

Spearheaded training and mentorship initiatives for newly implemented accounts receivable department. Leveraged team leadership experience and extensive accounting skills to cultivate professional expertise while overseeing daily operations.

• Interviewed each team member individually to form tailored training and education programs.
• Delegated tasks and introduced weekly training schedules.
• Taught accountants how to use enterprise accounting software while championing procedural best practices.
• Monitored team performance, providing individual coaching and mentorship when needed.

Multifaceted role encompassing leadership and process optimization skills to increase personnel efficiency and streamline accounting processes.

• Worked in collaboration with external accounting firm to facilitate the audit process.
• Streamlined invoice and payment systems to increase proficiency, resulting in a 30% increase in customer satisfaction rate.
• Delivered routine monthly, yearly, and annual financial reports to stakeholders to facilitate strategic business decisions.
• On-boarded and trained 5 personnel in cash management, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Supplied management of an auto manufacturing organization with accurate and timely financial info after assessing and thoroughly analyzing financial data.

• Outlined and discussed actions to identify and correct inefficient operations practices.
• Successfully lowered costs of production by establishing methods to cut shipping costs, use renewable energy sources, and optimize workforce efficiency.
• Actively contributed to improvement projects and initiatives.
• Collaborated with affiliates to roll out periodic peer audits and focus on corporate audit trend results.
• Prepared reports that specified factors affecting prices and profitability and compared standard costs to actual production costs.
• Followed the procedures outlined in the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when preparing financial statements.

Performed a variety of services to both businesses and individuals. Calculated and filed property and sales taxes for companies including retail stores, production factories, and construction corporations.

• Discussed tax breaks and incentives with nonprofit organizations and charities.
• Prepared forms and statements for filing taxes.
• Organized and archived receipts for tax-deductibles.
• Advised clients on the processes for managing financial assets.
• Applied defined practices, procedures, and policies to resolve tax advice to customers.
• Prepared tax returns for payroll, sales, and commercial enterprises.
• Performed quarterly and end-of-the-year tax projections.
• Reduced tax liability for businesses through auditing.

Challenging position requiring project management and analytical expertise to service an extensive portfolio of clients.

• Oversaw meticulous financial and budget planning initiative for a number clients to ensure they are defended against market fluctuations.
• Provided comprehensive audits, accounting services and specialized tax issues to an extensive clientele, whilst maintaining functional working relationships.
• Worked with internal departments to evaluate operational processes, identify deficiencies and develop corrective initiatives to drive corporate goals.
• Executed in-depth risk assessments to develop countermeasures and protect clients.

Oversaw all aspects of accounting for organizational and departmental budget including cash flow planning, sales quota, profit margins, forecasting monthly financial reporting, and variance analysis. Advised executive team, senior management, and sales leadership on financial planning, investments, budgets, cash flow, sales forecasting, and process improvements for the entire organization. Ensured all efforts are appropriately integrated with all other departmental processes across the organization.

• Collaborated with business operations team for proposals, pricing analysis, and strategy development for all significant accounts.
• Supervised the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and facilitated quarterly presentations to the board, including budget and forecasting presentations.
• Assisted Business operation team to update Inter Work Order (IWO), sales, and cash forecast in COGNOS.