Accounting assistant
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Assisted the finance department with accounting and bookkeeping duties including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, payroll, GL accounts, and customer service. Served as the point of contact between the CFS Department and other departments within the company.

• Handled invoice processing, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
• Processed journal entries and assist with bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Ensured checks were accurate and signed by management before bank deposit/distribution.
• Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
• Updated and maintained accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Developed useful bookkeeping and communication skills while working as a sales associate at a local grocery store.

• Processed payment transactions, special orders and organized customer purchases.
• Counted, recorded and maintained all cash available in the balance cash drawer.
• Tracked, organized and replenished inventory levels of all merchandise and supplies.
• Provided support to all departments as needed.

Detail-oriented Assistant Controller with five years of experience facilitating the distribution, management, and documentation of financial resources. Strong communicator who consulta with executive management teams to identify accounting issues and implement processes for compliance with financial laws and regulations. Data entry and interpretation expert on accounting data to create and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets. Proficient with accounting software programs.

Challenging role requiring administrative and mathematical skills to support workflows.

• Maintained detailed records of financial transactions and performed data processing using MS Excel.
• Leveraged effective communication skills to facilitate seamless workflow that promote accuracy.
• Provided excellent customer service by leveraging relations skills
• Worked to ensure all requirements were completed to meet daily and monthly closing schedules.

Interactive role requiring relations and communication skills to provide accounting and clerical support to teams.

• Prepared detailed accounting reports and worked with other departments to investigate and resolve account discrepancies.
• Leveraged efficient accounting software to significantly reduce reconciliation discrepancies.
• Managed ledger accounts for clients and routinely processes payroll and benefits.
• Compiled, summarized and analyzed financial data to facilitate strategic decision making.

Worked as an assistant controller for an accounting firm. Created balance sheets to calculate the future earnings for the company while following the guidelines for company and regulatory standards.

• Analyzed bank statements to track the financial status of the company and its earnings.
• Checked for and corrected errors in math calculations regarding audits and financial statements.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget reports.
• Performed tax filings and audits.
• Managed the payroll and accounts receivable department.
• Worked with software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft, and SAP to store and manage records and assets.
• Collaborated with team members when organizing and preparing presentations.

Engaging role requiring analytical and critical thinking skills to accurate execution of duties.

• Maintained relations with clients to build rapport and effectively investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Processed invoices and made accurate journal entries resulting in a swift reduction in discrepancies.
• Liaised with supervisors to develop optimized work schedules with a focus on proper task delegations resulting in optimized productivity and proficiency.
• Reviewed all entries and figures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Monitored, tracked, and reported Federal Excise Tax credit for unsalable alcoholic beverages due to destruction/ damage, filed paperwork for pallet loss, calculated overtime cost,  warehouse fees, dunnage, and billbacks.

• Formulated strategies to resolve price discrepancies, contract agreements, billbacks while collaborating with senior leadership including Director of Logistics, Director of FP &A, and Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales.
• Prepared weekly Account Payable payments and Wire transfers. Submitted daily incoming cash reports and companies Net cash reports to the Director of Finance, CFO, CEO, and investment partners.
• Provided external auditors with all the required documentation and reports for conducting a half-yearly audit.

Organized and knowledgeable financial and accounting expert with three years of technical skill in effectively supporting executive management in analyzing and improving the organization’s financial health. Proven ability to leverage accounting and finance principles, regulations, and best practices with deep understanding of governmental guidelines and tax laws that affect the company. Proficient problem-solver, critical thinker, and data analyst with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.