Accountant in Orange, California

After fifteen years practicing as an Accountant, I knew early on what my career would be destined toward from mastering it in high school to earning my Bachelors of Science at Grambling State University. As an Accountant, it is ideal to be analytical, detail oriented and see more creative ways to obtain resolution to statutory and regulatory requirements. As you will read below, I stand true to my word in delivering results above expectations. (Additionally, I have several letters of recommendations attached to elaborate further.) My experience, coupled with my ability to achieve and create the best circumstances to excel, will enable me to fulfill any task given. At Calpine Corporation, I eliminated a three month backlog within 45 days in preparation of month-end and quarter-end closing for eight business units which included over 200 plus accounts. Commended by executive management on efficiency, accuracy and cost controls. At Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR-LOGCAPIII Logistics Civil Augmentation Program), I rapidly advanced from multiple departments within Accounting –Cash-Accounts Receivable- to Cost Specialist in sixteen months. Accomplishing this success while working in an unfamiliar territory (warzone) with long hours and diverse backgrounds. At Global Payments, tapped by VP/controller to extend initial project for additional assignment of developing a financial database and configuring Accounts Receivable module via testing for report accuracy and end-users support. Providing support of companywide Oracle conversion which includes: bank reconciliations, audit work and extensive contract audit to recalculate 200 plus contracts to verify accuracy. At Melita International, I fulfilled all duties for the position as Accountant while client received training for new accounting software implementation. Performed cash reconciliation utilizing foreign exchange translation, fulfilled all month end closing journal entries and reports as needed. At Arthur Andersen, I researched and verified pricing advices. Ensuring all revenue accounts were transferred to the new Oracle accounting software being implemented. As a result of efforts, management requested and extended an offer of employment. At Illinois State (Disbursement Unit), I researched, analyzed and reconciled several cash accounts while conducting an operational audit of the accounts receivable with a focus on cash accounts. All findings and recommendations were revealed via financial report to assist with adherence of generally accepted accounting principles.