Senior Accountant | Financial Reporting & Forecasting Specialist

David Anderson

Career Objective

Detail-oriented Senior Accountant seeking to leverage expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance to contribute to a dynamic finance team and support organizational growth.

Work Experience

Senior Accountant at Construction & Property Management

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• Journalized and posted expenses for large-scale construction projects, ensuring accurate financial tracking. • Forecasted capital needs and analyzed future costs, improving budget accuracy by 15%. • Generated ad-hoc reports for management and controller to support strategic decision-making. • Prepared monthly financial packages and closing entries, reducing closing time by 10%. • Tracked AP aging, negotiated vendor terms, and evaluated cash flow impacts, enhancing cash management. • Managed tenant receivables and contract billing, increasing collections efficiency by 20%.

Senior Accountant at Healthcare Company

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• Managed capital asset tracking and depreciation collaborating with IT and field teams, increasing asset accuracy by 25%. • Supported AR via aging reviews and validated account balances, reducing outstanding receivables by 20%. • Conducted compliance reporting, performed reconciliations, and developed Power BI dashboards to streamline data visualization. • Assisted with P&L reporting, monthly statements, and forecasting, improving financial planning. • Created supporting schedules and coordinated with external auditors, enabling timely audits. • Led monthly closings, enhancing reconciliation accuracy and speed.

Junior Accountant at Healthcare Company

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• Supported senior accounting functions including capital asset tracking and depreciation. • Assisted with accounts receivable aging reviews and compliance reporting, contributing to a 15% increase in financial accuracy. • Contributed to reconciliations and monthly financial closings, supporting timely reporting.

Business Development Analyst Intern at Startup Incubator

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• Pitched product ideas achieving over 70% success rate in internal evaluations, driving innovation. • Built financial models to assess pricing and revenue potential, aiding investment decisions. • Supported budgeting and forecasting for new product launches, enhancing financial planning.

Accounting Intern at Local Firm

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• Reconciled bank statements and utilized CRM software to enhance record accuracy. • Supported recordkeeping and conducted in-house inventory audits, improving process controls. • Developed Excel-based tools to improve reporting efficiency by automating manual tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Brigham Young University

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Accounting
  • Capital Asset Tracking
  • Depreciation
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Reconciliations
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Revenue Modeling
  • Excel (Advanced VBA, PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH)

Certifications

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Candidate

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate

Score
82/100
Certifications
65/100
Education
70/100
Profile
80/100
Work Experience
84/100
Header
85/100
Projects
0/100
Skills
78/100
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Strong quantifiable achievements in financial reporting and forecasting improving budget accuracy and collections.
Expertise in advanced Excel and Power BI for data visualization and automation.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support timely audits.
Progressive career growth from intern to senior accountant roles in diverse industries.

Certifications

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Profile

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Work Experience

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