General Ledger Accountant Resume

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Andrews,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7365

Objective:
To obtain a meaningful and challenging position in the accounting field that would enable me to utilize my analytical and technical skills to improve company's profitability.

Skills and Summary of Qualifications:

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience researching GAAP accounting issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of general accounting principle and practices.
• Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to perform functions with accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Able to dealing with employees at all levels.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Boston College, Boston, MA, 1991

Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant

Computer skills:
Lotus 1-2-3, Corel Quattro pro and Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access.

Work History:

Glen Dara Construction Co., Cambridge, MA
1997 - Present
General ledger accountant
Responsibilities:

• Performed necessary functions to assist in the maintenance of accounts and system.
• Ensured proper accounting of general ledger transactions and prepared monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Served as back-up for other general ledger accountants, including generating and maintaining financial statement reports.
• Performed month-end close which includes reviewing and posting all inventory related automated journal entries.
• Prepared journal entries for inventory usage variances, shipping accruals and variance close-outs.

Lancer Industries, Copley, Boston, MA
1992-1996
General ledger accountant
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of monthly firm financial statements.
• Assured firm income and expenses are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintained positive, professional relationship with the firm's banking institutions.
• Reviewed divisional financial statements for accuracy.
• Prepared financial and statistical reports.
• Performed multiple bank reconciliations.