Senior Accountant

215059 | Contract

This can-do Senior Accountant with a CPA and two master’s degrees (Business Administration, Accountancy) has extensive experience in the accounting function. Expertise includes problem-solving, reconciliations, journal entries, analysis and financial statements. Systems experience includes Excel.

Additional qualifications include:

  • Managed month-end processes, U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition standards
  • Handled much of the financial closing, including month and year-end duties and handled two locations, one in Canada
  • Handled foreign currency transactions, balance sheets and consolidating financial statements, consolidations needed and intercompany transfers
  • Adjusted journal entries prior to preparation of financial statements
  • Was second in command of department (just below an associate VP); had a large part in training new staff
  • Was quickly promoted from Financial Analyst to Senior Accountant
  • Experienced in analysis, process improvement, system testing, audit preparation and year-end analytical reviews