- Prepare financial statements and reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
- Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding sources
- Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
- Research and resolve billing and invoice discrepancies
- Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and review tax returns and research tax issues for individuals and businesses
You can use the examples above as a starting point to help you brainstorm tasks, accomplishments for your work experience section.
- Developed and implemented a new accounting control procedure, resulting in a 25% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Analyzed and reviewed budgets and expenditures for a federal funding source, identifying cost savings opportunities and successfully negotiating a 10% reduction in expenses.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for a portfolio of 50 clients, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate and a 20% increase in client satisfaction.
- Managed the preparation of financial statements and reports for a publicly traded company, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations and achieving a 100% accuracy rate.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a new expense tracking system, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time and a 20% increase in data accuracy.
- Provided financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership, resulting in a successful merger with a competitor and a 10% increase in market share.
- Implemented a new accounts payable system, reducing processing time by 50% and improving vendor relationships by 25%.
- Developed and maintained a budget for a non-profit organization, resulting in a 15% increase in funding and a 10% increase in program offerings.
- Managed the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for a portfolio of 100 clients, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate and a 20% increase in client retention.
- Customer retention strategies
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis and trend identification
- Account portfolio management
- Presentation development and delivery
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- CRM system implementation
- Sales strategy development and execution
- Team management and leadership
- Billing system implementation
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Developed and implemented a new internal control system, resulting in a 25% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Assisted with the preparation of tax filings and returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations and saving the company $10,000 in penalties.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances, identifying areas for cost savings and recommending changes that resulted in a 10% reduction in expenses.
- Reconciled and maintained balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data and reducing errors by 20%.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close process, completing all tasks ahead of schedule and improving overall efficiency by 15%.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and reports, providing valuable insights to management and contributing to a 5% increase in revenue.
- Analyzed and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions that improved accuracy by 30%.
- Assisted with audits, ensuring compliance with all regulations and reducing audit findings by 50%.
- Developed and maintained internal control and procedures, improving overall efficiency and reducing errors by 20%.
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Month-end and year-end close process
- Financial reporting
- Audit assistance
- Accounting software proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Developed and implemented new financial controls and procedures, resulting in a 25% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Analyzed and presented financial data to senior management, leading to a 10% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in revenue.
- Managed the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and reducing the close time by 20%.
- Managed the preparation and filing of all sales and payroll taxes, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and avoiding any penalties or fines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable payment terms and reducing accounts payable by 15%.
- Provided support for external audits, resulting in a clean audit report and no material weaknesses identified.
- Implemented a new budgeting and forecasting process, resulting in a 10% increase in accuracy and a 5% reduction in variances.
- Managed the reconciliation of all financial accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner and reducing errors by 20%.
- Developed and presented financial reports to department heads, providing insights and recommendations for improving financial performance and achieving KPIs.
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month-end close process
- Tax preparation and filing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial controls and procedures
- Vendor and supplier relationship management
- External audit support
- Data presentation and communication
- Process improvement
- Accounts payable management
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Time management and efficiency
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Developed and implemented a new cost accounting system, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Analyzed and reported on cost trends, identifying areas for cost savings and reducing overall expenses by 10%.
- Prepared and analyzed variance reports, providing insights to management that led to a 5% increase in profit margins.
- Managed the development and maintenance of standard costs, resulting in a 15% reduction in production costs and a 10% increase in profitability.
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget, providing accurate cost estimates that helped the company achieve a 95% budget accuracy rate.
- Monitored and analyzed labor costs and productivity, implementing process improvements that led to a 20% increase in productivity and a 5% reduction in labor costs.
- Analyzed and reported on the cost of goods sold and other expenses, identifying areas for cost savings and reducing overall expenses by 10%.
- Prepared and analyzed cost estimates for new products and services, providing accurate cost estimates that helped the company achieve a 95% budget accuracy rate.
- Monitored and analyzed actual costs against budgeted costs, providing insights to management that led to a 5% increase in profit margins.
- Cost accounting systems
- Financial analysis
- Variance analysis
- Standard costing
- Budget preparation
- Labor cost management
- Productivity analysis
- Cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis
- Cost estimation
- Actual vs. budgeted cost analysis
- Process improvement
- Financial reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Implemented new financial reporting procedures that reduced the time required to prepare monthly financial statements by 20%.
- Developed and maintained a system for tracking and analyzing accounts receivable, resulting in a 15% reduction in outstanding balances.
- Assisted with the preparation of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and minimizing the risk of penalties.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a new budgeting process, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses and improved financial forecasting accuracy.
- Managed the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and reducing the number of payment errors by 25%.
- Prepared and reviewed payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and minimizing the risk of errors.
- Developed and implemented new internal controls, reducing the risk of fraud and errors in financial reporting by 30%.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings, resulting in a 5% reduction in expenses.
- Assisted with the preparation for an external audit, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and minimizing the risk of penalties.
- Financial reporting
- Accounts receivable management
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounts payable management
- Payroll processing and compliance
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial data analysis
- External audit preparation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Implemented a new payroll software system that reduced processing time by 50% and improved accuracy by 25%, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and reduced payroll errors.
- Collaborated with HR to develop and implement a new onboarding process for new employees, resulting in a 30% reduction in onboarding time and improved accuracy of employee data.
- Developed and implemented a new payroll audit process, resulting in a 40% reduction in payroll discrepancies and improved compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Managed the preparation and submission of all payroll tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate with federal, state, and local tax laws.
- Developed and implemented a new payroll budgeting process, resulting in a 20% reduction in payroll expenses and improved accuracy in forecasting payroll costs.
- Streamlined the payroll reconciliation process, reducing the time required by 50% and improving accuracy by 30%.
- Developed and implemented a new payroll policy and procedure manual, resulting in improved consistency and accuracy in payroll processing across the organization.
- Managed the preparation and distribution of all payroll reports, resulting in improved transparency and communication with employees and management.
- Researched and resolved complex payroll discrepancies, resulting in a 95% reduction in payroll errors and improved accuracy in employee pay.
- Payroll software proficiency
- Payroll processing and auditing
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
- Policy and procedure development
- Onboarding and employee data management
- Time management and efficiency
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaboration and communication
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Implemented a new budget tracking system, resulting in a 25% reduction in budget variances and improved accuracy in financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented new accounting policies and procedures, resulting in a 15% increase in compliance with GAAP and other accounting regulations.
- Analyzed and reconciled complex general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies that resulted in a 10% reduction in errors.
- Managed the month-end close process for multiple entities, resulting in a 20% reduction in close time and improved accuracy in financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented a new chart of accounts structure, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted with the successful completion of multiple internal and external audits, resulting in zero findings and improved audit scores.
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports for multiple entities, resulting in a 15% increase in accuracy and improved decision-making for senior management.
- Lead the implementation of a new accounting software system, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Developed and implemented a new account reconciliation process, resulting in a 25% reduction in errors and improved accuracy in financial reporting.
- General ledger management
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- GAAP compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close process
- Internal and external auditing
- Accounting software proficiency
- Chart of accounts development
- Financial analysis
- Process improvement
- Policy and procedure development
- Multi-entity accounting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, reducing payment processing time by 20% and improving accuracy by 15%.
- Prepared and filed tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and saving the company $10,000 in penalties.
- Assisted with audits, ensuring all financial records were accurate and up-to-date, resulting in a successful audit with no findings.
- Prepared and processed payroll for 100+ employees, reducing errors by 25% and improving timeliness by 20%.
- Assisted with budget preparation and analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities that resulted in a 10% reduction in expenses.
- Monitored and reconciled inventory, reducing discrepancies by 15% and improving accuracy in financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies that resulted in a 95% accuracy rate.
- Prepared financial statements and reports, providing key insights to management that led to a 5% increase in revenue.
- Assisted with financial forecasting and planning, contributing to the development of a successful growth strategy that resulted in a 10% increase in profits.
- Accounts Payable Management
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Tax Preparation and Filing
- Audit Assistance
- Payroll Processing
- Budget Preparation and Analysis
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Financial Forecasting and Planning
- Credit Card Statement Reconciliation
- Cost-saving Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Revenue Growth Strategies
- Proficiency in Accounting Software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel)
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Strong Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Developed and implemented a new financial reporting system, resulting in a 25% reduction in reporting errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Analyzed and identified cost-saving opportunities, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses and a $500,000 increase in annual revenue.
- Managed the preparation and submission of tax returns, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a $50,000 reduction in tax liability.
- Lead the implementation of a new accounting software, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in errors.
- Developed and implemented internal control policies and procedures, resulting in a 30% reduction in fraud and a 15% increase in accuracy.
- Managed the preparation and submission of financial statements, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 5% increase in investor confidence.
- Analyzed and identified opportunities for process improvement, resulting in a 20% reduction in the time required to close the books each month.
- Developed and implemented a new budgeting process, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in revenue.
- Managed the preparation and submission of external audit materials, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 15% reduction in audit time.
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cost-saving identification and implementation
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Accounting software implementation and management
- Internal control policies and procedures
- Financial statement preparation and submission
- Process improvement and optimization
- Budgeting and forecasting
- External audit preparation and compliance
- Time management and efficiency
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
- Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
- Developed and implemented new accounting policies and procedures, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Conducted audits of financial statements and internal controls, identifying and mitigating financial risks and saving the company $500,000 in potential losses.
- Analyzed financial data and made recommendations to management, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue and a 5% decrease in expenses.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and saving clients an average of $10,000 in taxes.
- Assisted with mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence and providing financial analysis, resulting in successful acquisitions and integrations.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems, improving accuracy and reliability of financial data and reducing audit findings by 25%.
- Prepared financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, accurately and timely, resulting in improved financial reporting and decision-making.
- Assisted with budgeting and forecasting, providing financial analysis and recommendations to management, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue and a 5% decrease in expenses.
- Prepared reports for internal and external stakeholders, including investors and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance and transparency and improving stakeholder relations.
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Tax preparation and compliance
- Internal controls and auditing
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial statement preparation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Accounting policies and procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Data analysis
- Financial modeling
- Cash flow management
- Stakeholder communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Software proficiency (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, ERP systems)
- Developed and implemented a new financial reporting system, resulting in a 25% reduction in reporting time and a 15% increase in accuracy.
- Provided strategic financial advice to clients, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue and a 5% decrease in expenses.
- Conducted a comprehensive audit of a client's financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies that resulted in a savings of $100,000.
- Managed a team of accountants to prepare and file tax returns for a portfolio of clients, resulting in a 95% on-time filing rate and a 10% increase in client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented a new budgeting process for a client, resulting in a 20% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in revenue.
- Provided financial analysis and recommendations to a client, resulting in a successful merger and a 30% increase in market share.
- Developed and implemented internal controls and accounting policies for a client, resulting in a 20% reduction in financial errors and a 10% increase in efficiency.
- Conducted a financial analysis of a client's operations, identifying areas for improvement that resulted in a 15% increase in revenue and a 5% decrease in expenses.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for regulatory bodies, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 10% increase in stakeholder confidence.
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Strategic financial planning and advice
- Auditing and compliance
- Tax preparation and filing
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial management and control
- Team management and leadership
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Regulatory reporting
- Internal controls and accounting policies
- Financial statement preparation
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cost reduction and revenue optimization
- Financial software proficiency (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Time management and organization
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Developed and implemented a new rent roll system, resulting in a 20% reduction in errors and a 15% increase in efficiency.
- Managed the preparation and review of monthly financial statements for a portfolio of 10 properties, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial data.
- Implemented new processes for CAM reconciliations, resulting in a 25% reduction in discrepancies and a 10% increase in cost savings.
- Managed the successful completion of a property tax appeal, resulting in a 15% reduction in property tax expenses for the company.
- Developed and implemented a new budgeting process, resulting in a 10% reduction in budget variances and a 5% increase in cost savings.
- Streamlined the monthly mortgage payment process, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time and a 10% increase in efficiency.
- Developed and implemented a new system for monitoring and reconciling tenant accounts, resulting in a 30% reduction in errors and a 20% increase in efficiency.
- Managed the preparation and review of monthly accruals for a portfolio of 15 properties, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial data.
- Implemented new processes for insurance reconciliations, resulting in a 25% reduction in discrepancies and a 10% increase in cost savings.
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Rent roll management
- CAM reconciliations
- Property tax appeals
- Mortgage payment processing
- Tenant account monitoring and reconciliation
- Accruals management
- Insurance reconciliations
- Process improvement and implementation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Strong communication skills
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Knowledge of property management software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, or AppFolio)
- Implemented new reconciliation processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in errors and a 25% increase in efficiency.
- Developed and implemented a new investor reporting system, resulting in a 40% reduction in report preparation time and a 20% increase in accuracy.
- Collaborated with the investment team to implement new investment strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in fund performance.
- Managed the successful completion of a complex regulatory filing, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 15% reduction in audit findings.
- Developed and implemented new expense monitoring processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in expenses and a 10% increase in profitability.
- Collaborated with the operations team to streamline trade settlement processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in settlement time and a 20% increase in efficiency.
- Developed and implemented new NAV calculation processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in calculation time and a 15% increase in accuracy.
- Collaborated with the finance team to implement new financial reporting processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in report preparation time and a 10% increase in accuracy.
- Managed the successful completion of a fund migration project, resulting in a 100% completion rate and a 20% reduction in operational costs.
- Financial analysis and reporting
- NAV calculation
- Reconciliation processes
- Regulatory compliance
- Expense monitoring and reduction
- Trade settlement processes
- Fund migration and operational efficiency
- Investment strategy implementation
- Investor reporting
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability to industry changes