Accounting

Accounting
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Accountant

Accounts payable specialist

Entry level

Handled invoice reviews and documentation for vendor operations, decreasing accounting errors by 60% over 2-year timeframe. Partnered with vendors, accountants, and company leadership to maintain cross-departmental collaboration.

  • Monitored invoices and reviewed against budget requirements on a daily basis.
  • Maintained vendor communications and spearheaded resolution of report inconsistencies as they arose.
  • Compiled and delivered weekly and monthly reports to supervisor and company executive leadership.
  • Reviewed operational best practices to ensure operational efficiency.

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Accountant

Entry level

Introductory role requiring relations and analytical skills to execute duties in a multifaceted position as storekeeper/bookkeeper for a local bookstore.

  • Streamlined bookkeeping practices for a bookstore, to increase efficiency and cut time waste.
  • Helped transition the store from paper bookkeeping to digital bookkeeping.
  • Reported discoveries to the proprietor which prompted the implementation of new policies to promote operational efficiency and cut back on costs.
  • Attended to clients upon entry into the establishment and recommended books based on their needs.

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Accounting assistant

Accounting assistant

Entry level

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.

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Accounting clerk

Entry level

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.

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Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Entry level

Performed all accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Took over financial accounts and immediately caught up with the previous year’s deliverables made cash flow positive, established budget, and reconciled expenses.

  • Managed invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
  • Calculated and processed payroll bi-weekly; reviewed HR payroll changes, benefit deductions, tax withholding, and pay rates by pay period.
  • Reconciled tax issues; prepared responses to notices regarding tax issues with federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Assisted management with ensuring profitable operations were fulfilled and took initiative to resolve daily issues.

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Bookkeeper

Entry level

Directed a variety of office administration and documentation tasks while handling customer communications. Leveraged multi-tasking skills to complete projects on time.

  • Maintained inventory management and maintenance upkeep tasks.
  • Filed payment invoices, expense reports, vendor payment requests, and billing documents while monitoring and handling cash flow.
  • Ensured timely payments and conducted routine outreach communications to handle customer account discrepancies.
  • Tracked expenses and compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports to influence business strategic planning tasks.
  • Delivered reports and presentations to supervisor and executive leadership.

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Controller

Assistant controller

Entry level

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.

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Controller

Entry level

Challenging role encompassing budget management, cost controls, financial planning, in support of an ambitious organization.

  • Evaluated operations, in collaboration with management to identify pain-points and device cost-saving initiatives.
  • Analyzed financial data and market trends to develop practical business plans and strategies to facilitate business goals.
  • Leveraged project management and multitasking skills to ensure the timely and accurate management of all financial systems.
  • Utilized relations and communication skills to facilitate seamless workflows.

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All job titles Accountant Accounting assistant Accounting clerk Accounts payable specialist Accounts receivable specialist Assistant controller Auditor Bookkeeper Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Controller Cost accountant Payroll specialist Staff accountant Tax accountant Tax preparer

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Accountant

Senior finance and accounting executive offering 20+ years of expertise in establishing and leading all aspects of accounting and finance operations of multinationals. Serves as a solid foundation and knowledgeable advisor throughout the financial decision-making process. Effectively analyzes financial data, recommends tools, systems, and accounting measures that drive profitable performance, limits costs, and significantly improves overall profit margins and cash flow. Excellent cross-functional management skills including working across multiple departments.

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Accounting assistant

Highly organized professional offering proven skills in data processing and documentation management. Adept at working collaboratively within a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment to facilitate workflow and drive defined goals.

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Bookkeeper

Diligent, efficient, and self-motivated bookkeeper with 10 years of relevant experience driving accounting operations, report documentation, and business-to-business (B2B) communications for enterprise company. Analytical and efficient data analyst with business acumen, research skills, and ability to meet payment processing deadlines and report accuracy goals. Responsible finance manager with history of balancing payroll budgets, communicating with customers, and streamlining documentation operations.

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Controller

Solutions-focused and forward-thinking Finance and Accounting Executive with a 20-year career, demonstrating visionary leadership and outstanding performance in business expansion and financial management across the USA. Successfully capitalizes growth opportunities, improves bottom-line performance, and optimizes organizational efficiency and productivity. Comprehensive knowledge of various accounting functions, audits, taxing authorities, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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Accountant

Detail-oriented and efficient recent accounting graduate, seeking an entry level accounting role at Star Inc. to contribute practiced analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to the attainment of company objectives.

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Accounting assistant

Analytical and creative accounting assistant, recognized for innovative approaches to solving complex problems. Adept at driving workflows and providing strategic support by leveraging practiced communication, data processing and analytical skills. Seeking to leverage organizational and analytical skills to drive corporate goals at a fast-paced organization.

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Bookkeeper

Proficient and detailed bookkeeper with relevant office administration experience. Organized and efficient personal assistant looking to apply accounting experience and critical thinking skills towards supporting cost saving initiatives for company with growth opportunities.

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Controller

Proactive and precise financial controller, adept at fully evaluating large financial and business data to develop accurate forecasts and calculated strategies that scale businesses and drive defined corporate growth. Seeking a challenging position that requires precision and facilitates further career growth.

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