Financial Accountants monitor the financial data and prepare an accurate financial statement for a company. Some of the financial accountants’ responsibilities include – budgeting, assist the senior managers in conducting costs or revenue analysis, gathering and monitoring financial data, preparing monthly and annual statements, forecasting costs and revenues, managing tax payments, monitoring and reporting accounting discrepancies, analyzing financial trend, conducting risk analysis to project potential investments, organizing internal audits and performing year-end close processes.
A well Crafted Financial Accountant Resume should showcase certain chief skill sets like – financial accounting expertise, advanced knowledge of Accounting software and MS Excel, in-depth understanding of bookkeeping practices, thorough knowledge of accounting regulations and time management abilities. To be qualified for the post of financial accountants, candidates should possess a degree in Accounting with relevant experience. Additional certification like a CPA would be a plus.
Summary : Highly motivated, detailed oriented, quick learner and energetic Financial Accountant with 12 years of experience in the Hospitality domain, with excellent deadline driven, analytical and strong organizational skills Excellent communication skills with a talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions for job efficiency Strong customer service skills, flexible, dependable, and work very well with others as well as independently.
Skills : Navision, Tax Preparation, General Ledger, Financial Reporting
Description :
Prepared for month-end close for fixed assets, storage & freight expenses, hauling expenses & interplant charges.
Responsible for capital expenditure requests & fixed assets management. Responsible for internal auditing for construction in progress projects.
Coordinated with over 15 different warehouse companies & 10 freight companies to analyze over 50 GL accounts throughout 7 company locations to ensure accurate expenses for all product movement & storage.
Performed internal control on fixed asset-related vouchers to ensure proper sales tax is paid and collected, GL coding & correct project numbers are used.
Reviewed & identified projects that need to be closed, prepared expenditure reconciliations to distribute to project engineers to ensure all costs have been captured prior to closing out projects.
Created and entered a new fixed asset capitalized project into FAs & ran depreciation for all assets to calculate & amortize costs.
Applied expenses to CIP, balance to GL, calculated & applied interest charges to all open projects over $100k.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. in Accounting
Financial Accountant (Insurance) Resume
Summary : Financial Accountant with over 18 plus years of experience in the Insurance domain, ability to perform the task with minimal supervision and is proactive in resolving issues. Collaborated with peers to achieve top performance in the department. Focused on research, reconciling, and reporting functions.
Accessed computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Calculated the costs of materials, overhead and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.
Calculated, prepared, and issued the bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to the established procedures.
Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Classified, recorded, and summarized the numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Compared computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant I Resume
Summary : A pro-active, self motivated and results oriented team player with 12+ years of experience with leading financial institutions and top 4 firm, including ING Australia, ANZ Wealth and KPMG. Experience in various aspects of financial & corporate accounting, investments analysis and cash flow management Broad exposure to accounting for financial instruments and asset valuations Strong research and analytical skills Certified Public Accountant (USA); CA & CPA Australia eligible.
Skills : Accounting, Accounting Systems, AP, Audit, General Ledger
Description :
Worked in the investment accounting team within the corporate finance group, which provided centralized reporting and analysis to management and other stakeholders for all Onepath entities.
Prepared financial and statutory reports of Onepath Life companies, including APRA, Statutory Accounts, Group Reporting Packs, and ABS Reporting.
Prepared daily substantial shareholding report for all Onepath Australia controlled entities for delivery to ANZ group, prepared timely ANZ transactions reports for Australia stock exchange 259C reporting.
Performed ongoing balanced reconciliations of cash at a subfund level within the life insurance company.
Reconciled various balance sheet and profit & loss general ledger accounts for both shareholder and policy holder funds, and ensured maintenance of the control framework.
Reconciled investments and accounting data interfaces from Onepath investment management and registry systems into the SAP accounting system.
Supported Senior Financial Analysts and Manager with the preparation of various analyses and month-end commentaries.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. in Accounting
Financial Accountant II Resume
Summary : Hands-on, efficient, and organized professional Financial Accountant with 12 years of experience in the Manufacturing domain. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions.
Skills : Power Point, Microsoft Outlook, Vantage, Budgeting Skills, Tax Compliance
Description :
Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers, monthly review of all account reconciliations/journal entries, and performed the initial review of company's financial statements.
Provided the timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
Responsible for general accounting processes of inter-company reporting between two entities.
Reported the multi-state sales tax returns as well as business licenses, and property tax statements.
Ensured the accurate transmittal/reporting of foreign and domestic wire transactions.
Supervised, trained, and assisted the accounts receivable and accounts payable departments.
Ensured all accounting activities comply with the statutory requirements.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant II Resume
Summary : Financial Accountant II with 16 plus years of experience is seeking to obtain a challenging position with an opportunity for growth with an organization that will effectively utilize my skills and experience.
Skills : Accounting, Payroll, Access, AR, Business Intelligence
Description :
Managing the daily cash application of payments made to several corporate lockboxes.
Preparing journal entries and reviewing journal entries. Managing the documentation and reviewing and recording of all recurring journal entries, static or otherwise.
Coordinating with other departments to analyze and review various inputs to the monthly close process to confirm the quality and accuracy of the process.
Preparing and reviewing the account analyses, internal financial statements, and supporting work papers for accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
Preparing the detailed reports and presentations for review for all levels of management.
Assisting with the preparation and review of footnotes and other financial information to be included in the SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K and the company's annual report.
Managing, administering and reviewing the quarterly and annual reporting process (10-K, 10-Q & rate year report).
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant I Resume
Summary : Financial Accountant I with 14 years of experience in the Finance domain is seeking to obtain and secure a challenging position in accounting, finance or banking field where I can assist the employer in achieving growth and profits through maximum use of my knowledge, experience and qualifications.
Skills : Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable
Description :
Performed general ledger accounting duties by ensuring that A/R payments and A/P expenses are properly applied and discrepancies are resolved on time.
Implemented the procedures to ensure accurate & efficient reconciliation of all transactions and handled daily finance cash inflows and dealt with merchants’ inquiries.
Structure an Excel workbook that helps to reconcile cash to the internal database and bank, and prepare daily cash receipts reports for management on a timely basis.
Prepared monthly journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments, and assisted in the preparation and analysis of Financial statements, supported schedules for balance sheet and income statement.
Provided account-to-budget variance analysis by accounts every month, along with providing management reports.
Prepared commission report for more than 350 merchants weekly, verifying the validity of commissions, making adjustments for abnormal amounts, variances, and advances, and uploading it into the finance system and to the bank.
Prepared daily refunds and fee collection reports, verified validity, uploaded them into the finance system, and to the bank.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant III Resume
Summary : Detail-oriented Financial Accountant III with over 7 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Proven track record of streamlining processes, enhancing accuracy, and driving cost savings in financial operations.
Researched and resolved numerous customer tax and billing issues weekly by working in the tax e-mail center.
Streamlined expired certificate management process by reducing non-value added tasks. Obtained documentation for state sales tax audits from customers, which, resulted in a significant reduction in audit assessments.
Achieved 100% on all quarterly internal audit SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley act) testing on expired certificate.
Worked closely with employees and customers in order to obtain valid exempt documentation.
Proficient with Vertex O Series and Oracle R-12 tax and accounting systems.
Assisted with the major upgrade from Vertex Q to Vertex O, and tax software.
Completed the monthly expired certificate management process. Obtained valid exemption documents for state sales.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant (CPA) Resume
Summary : Financial Accountant with 14 years of experience is seeking for staff or supervisory position in accounting/finance area offering advancement opportunities where abilities, educational and professional experience can be effective applied.
Preparing & analyzing the full cycle accounting operations, compilation of financial statements, balance sheets, and variance analysis for 4 regional operations.
Accountable for regional month-end close, submitting the financial reports, regional overhead budget forecast, and actual P/L for review and approval of the Regional Controller in Horsehead, NY.
Setting up project-based budget & contract financial documentation, including contract approvals, modifications, and change orders.
Preparing the agreement proposals and descriptive expenditure calculations for new charters and/or projects.
Reviewing the basic contract documents related to billing and revenue recognition, identifying and confirming the invoice requirements with the contract department as necessary.
Collaborating with the Area Manager to devise a project structure involving billing, revenue, and cost accumulation requirements.
Performing monthly revenue review and project-based for billing submission.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Consultant
Education
B.S. in Acc.
Senior Financial Accountant Resume
Summary : Experienced Senior Financial Accountant with 11 years of experience in the Finance domain, with solid knowledge of US GAAP and accounting systems. Detail-oriented and dedicated to timely and accurate Financial Statements. Successfully passed all four parts of the California CPA Exams. Proactive in identifying problems, implementing solutions, and the standardization of processes.
Skills : MS PowerPoint, ACH And Wire Initiation, Budgeting Skills, Audit Coordination, Variance Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Regulatory Compliance
Description :
In charge of month-end close processes, which include monthly accruals and prepayment amortizations, running fixed asset depreciation, and correcting and adjusting journal entries.
Reconciling the balance sheet accounts, which include all assets and liability accounts.
Maintaining fixed assets schedule, including fixed assets roll-forward report, additions, and retirements.
Preparing accounts receivable aging reports, allowance for doubtful accounts schedule, and journal entry.
Managing the monthly lease schedule, which includes ensuring on-time payment, rent abatement schedules, and deposit schedules.
Filing the monthly sales and use tax in the states of New York, South Dakota, Alabama, Minnesota, and Ohio quarterly commercial activity tax.
Preparing property tax reports for branches in the states of Alabama, Florida, Maryland, and Minnesota.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.S. Accounting
Financial Accountant Resume
Objective : Financial and accounting professional with over three years of experience in the Healthcare domain, dedicated to providing accurate financial statements and other critical financial information to those individuals who make business decisions on a daily, monthly and annual basis.
Skills : Excel, SAP, Hyperion, QuickBooks, Fund Ez
Description :
Period-end preparation and consolidation of IFRS management accounts and annual and Interim GAAP statutory financial statements.
Month-end and year-end preparation of P&L and balance sheet review versus budget.
Performed the balance sheet reconciliation review, flash sales and sales reporting, sales and margin analysis by product, by channel, by geographical location.
Monitored and reported budget management for various divisions, including research and development (R&D), VIIV (HIV), vaccines and Oncology, including cost center and functional area reporting.
Financial management and reported for projects and funding allocation management, and reported for healthcare professionals/healthcare officers’ congresses and forums.
Management of the inventory and revenue recognition process to ensure the correct and accurate valuation of inventory and recognition of revenue.
Management of the intercompany process ensured timely, accurate intercompany accounting and the matching of intercompany balances with counterparties.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S. Accounting
Senior Financial Accountant II Resume
Summary : Experienced Finance professional and team leader. Effective in communication and leadership of Accounting principles and processes. Achieves business results with consistent adherence to standards and procedures.
Skills : Sap, Peoplesoft, Excel, Account Reconciliation, Problem Solving
Description :
Managed/supervised general ledger work using SAP, variance analysis, and month-end close.
Performed variance analysis in the month-end close by processing and reviewing P&L and balance sheet data.
Played a critical role in streamlining the external brokerage clearing process for the Canadian division via a Kaizen Lean Greenbelt project, resulting in company savings and bottleneck reduction of 95%.
Prepared and performed monthly financial statements and balance sheet analysis.
Collaborated with Regional, Operations, and Facility Management to ensure adherence to financial reporting practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Led a team of accountants in reconciling accounts, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in financial reporting.
Prepared detailed financial statements in accordance with GAAP, improving audit readiness and stakeholder confidence.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
M.S. Accounting
Assistant Senior Financial Accountant Resume
Summary : Over Three years of managing the operational cash account for Children's Hospital and Medical Center. Four and a half years of accounting work with the Omaha Public Power District working with investments and cash. Nine years of progressive accounting experience with a $10.3 billion financial institution, including extensive interaction with senior management to ensure effective communications within the Controllers Department on the progress of the close process each month.
Skills : Windows MS All Applications, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cash Flow Management
Description :
Recognized as a team lead to reduce Barclaycard US intercompany counterparty eliminations.
Overall progress concluded in $235.4M balance sheet and $95.1M profit & loss mismatches resolved by spearheading meetings with multiple counterparties to drill down into product-level detail to resolve intercompany inconsistencies.
Prepared and analyzed timely Sales and use tax returns for Canada on a monthly basis.
Prepared Purchasing documents and Sales reporting weekly.
Processed monthly journals and accruals, and oversaw the month-end process.
Developed and implemented a process to track multi-currency loan transactions and foreign currency exposure, also responsible for month end revaluations.
Conducted variance analysis on budget vs. actuals, identifying key areas for cost reduction and efficiency.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. Accounting
Assistant Senior Financial Accountant I Resume
Objective : Successful Accounting Professional who is equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts, accounting software and strategies to yield the best possible financial outcomes.
Skills : Financial Statements, General Ledger, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets
Description :
Performed all month end duties including journal entries, depreciation, and account reconciliations.
Prepared year end work papers and footnotes.
Maintained Fixed Asset Management System including transfers and disposals.
Participated in fixed asset Inventories.
Maintained capital project schedules that included costs and budgets.
Produced periodic management reporting of financial results.
Assembled all Financial Reporting requirements for the monthly Audit and Finance packet.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. Accounting
Senior Financial Accountant Resume
Summary : Detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant skilled in managing complex financial statements and audits. Successfully implemented new accounting software, improving efficiency by 20% and ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.
Managed/supervised general ledger work using SAP for P&L variance analysis, balance sheet review for month-end ledger closing.
Stream-lined external brokerage clearing process for Canadian division resulting in 80% reduction in process time.
Coordinated with Purchasing Director and A/P Management to ensure Financial Reporting deadlines were met.
Reviewed expense trends for budget analysis for North America.
Performed annual audit of depreciating assets to determine useful life throughout North America.
Prepared supporting tax schedules and managed local business license renewals.
Supported Treasury in approving funds transfers and monitoring cash flow.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BSA
Finance Accountant Resume
Headline : Results-oriented Finance Accountant with 7 years of comprehensive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Adept at streamlining processes for improved accuracy and efficiency. Possesses strong analytical skills and a commitment to enhancing financial operations. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to organizational success and drive financial performance.
Skills : US GAAP Compliance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Management, Tax Preparation
Description :
Monitored the Accrual System for Revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
Forecasted inventory flow, optimizing stock levels and reducing holding costs.
Prepared scheduled income and SALT reports, ensuring timely submission to authorities.
Calculated financial ratios to assess capital spending variances monthly.
Reviewed compilation reports, successfully eliminating discrepancies in financial expenses.
Secured 15 new contracts with clients, expanding revenue streams.
Analyzed inflation components for IRS reporting in Mexico, ensuring accuracy before fiscal year-end.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSc Accounting
Finance Accountant Resume
Headline : Dedicated Finance Accountant with 7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting and compliance. Proven expertise in optimizing accounting processes and delivering accurate financial statements. Strong analytical skills paired with a commitment to excellence drive my contributions to organizational success. I am eager to leverage my knowledge to enhance financial operations in a dynamic environment.
Conducted comprehensive EBIT calculations and monthly financial analyses.
Directed complete accounting operations, including financial statements and month-end closings.
Established and enforced accounting guidelines compliant with GAAP and IFRS standards.
Formulated budgets and forecasts, conducting thorough financial analyses to optimize costs.
Implemented SOX processes ensuring accuracy in state, provincial, and federal tax reporting.
Collaborated with banking partners to effectively hedge foreign currency risks.
Managed inventory obsolescence to enhance financial performance metrics.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. Accounting
Finance Accountant Resume
Objective : Finance Accountant with 5 years of robust experience in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Proven ability to enhance accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and streamlining month-end close activities. Committed to delivering insightful financial data that drives strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
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