         AVP, FINANCE       Summary     Accounting professional with extensive experience financial and managerial accounting practices and procedures. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills; diligent and hardworking with proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize efficiently while meeting deadlines. Ability to identify problems and recommend feasible solutions.       Highlights          Accounting Software -JD Edwards, Quick books, and Great Plains,    Microsoft Excel  Account reconciliations  Budget analysis  Analytical reasoning  General and tax accounting  Auditing methodology      Journal Entries & General Ledge  Strong Administrative, and Organizational Skills  Reporting and Documentation  Planning and Scheduling  corporate Governance, Risk & Ethics  Effective Time Management and Communication Skills  Public and private accounting            Accomplishments     Conducted detailed technical and analytical review of cost and proposed measures to trim costs related to outsourcing work and other major projects. This initiative resulted in a significant cost reduction.   Established policies and procedures for a division who was not in compliance with the firms goals.         Experience      AVP, Finance   02/2015   to   Current     Company Name   City  ,   State       Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations for Research Sales & Trading Division  Provided reliable and timely project by project expense, capitalization, amortization for our Market Research Healthcare Division.  Reviewed accountantÆs book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L.  Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas.            Senior Accountant   10/2010   to   06/2015     Company Name   City  ,   State       Work with Project Managers to ensure accurate and timely invoicing   Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.  Managing banks accounts including making remote deposits Schedule appropriate collection reminders and follow-up past-due receivables   Recording of AP and issuing payment to vendors Recognizing all expenses at project completion and making accruals as necessary Booking all prepaid expenses Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations Preparation and analysis of Financial Statements Recording deferred revenue and recognizing revenue at project completion   Perform month-end closing Maintain weekly cash flow management   Working on AD HOC reports Working with external entities   Preparing the ground work for external auditors General Ledger Accounting in JD Edwards.          Senior Accountant   06/2009   to   10/2010     Company Name   City  ,   State       Work with Project Managers to ensure accurate and timely invoicing   Managing banks accounts including making remote deposits   Schedule appropriate collection reminders and follow-up past-due receivables   Recording of AP and issuing payment to vendors   Recognizing all expenses at project completion and making accruals as necessary   Booking all prepaid expenses   Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations   Preparation and analysis of Financial Statements Recording deferred revenue and recognizing revenue at project completion   Perform month-end closing   Maintain weekly cash flow management   Working on AD HOC reports Working with external entities   Preparing the ground work for external auditors General Ledger Accounting in Quickbooks.          Accountant   05/2006   to   03/2009     Company Name   City  ,   State       Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.  Manage monthly bank reconciliations           Performed account reconciliations and general ledger entries       Managed A/P and A/R, as well as weekly and monthly billing  Prepared weekly payroll and payroll taxes    Communicated extensively with employees, customers, and bank representatives  Bank deposits and application of payments to A/R accounts  Maintained weekly cash flow management  Prepared financial reports as required  Negotiated and enforced collections to ensure the clearance of outstanding accounts          Accountant   08/2005   to   05/2006     Company Name   City  ,   State       Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations   Invoiced customers   Updated chart of accounts Monthly preparation of AR statements   Recorded cash receipts and applied against invoices   Hands-on Journal Entries   General Ledger Accounting  in Great Plains.          Accountemps Salaried Professional Service  - Accountant   08/2005   to   05/2006     Company Name   City  ,   State       Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations   Preparation of A/R invoices   Bank deposits and application of payments to AR accounts   Updated daily cash, check register statistics, and bank reports in spreadsheet   Hands-on Journal Entries General Ledger Accounting in Great Plains.           Accountant   08/2005   to   05/2006     Company Name   City  ,   State       Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations   Responsible for Accounts Payable from entering invoices through cutting checks   Updated chart of accounts for new vendors   Use of Property Management system Timberline to enter, terminate and renew leases Deposited checks received from clients and tenants   Prepared monthly reports including Statement Cash Receipts and Disbursement,   Statement of Operating Cost, Expense Distribution summary, Aged Receivables, Accounts Payable Check Register, Cash Report Activity Prepared annual budgets for various housing companies Competent in use of Timberline Accounting Software.          Tax Specialist   12/2003   to   04/2010     Company Name   City  ,   State       Prepared Individual tax returns including Schedules A, B, C, D, and E  Correction and transmission of returns rejected by the IRS and amendment of prior years tax returns  Prepared the end of day journals          Education      Bachelor of Accounting      Cameron University   City  ,   State               Skills      Account reconciliations,                                       Accounting Software,   Bank reconciliations,,   Budgets,  Financial reports,   Analysis of Financial Statements,   Variance analysis  General Ledger Accounting,  JD Edwards, Quickbooks , Excel  Payroll       