Accounting Analyst Resume

Analysts are professionals who study, monitor, or analyze a certain set of details. An accounting analyst is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the accounts of an organization. The professional helps to understand the latest accounting practices and procedures and monitors the accounting policies and practices of the organization.

Organizations that make huge transactions daily, depend on manual and automated accounting systems. The analysts monitor both systems to check any mistakes or loopholes that would hamper the performance or effectiveness of the systems in the long run. They can also serve as experts and provide suggestions when required. However to work at this position, the person is expected to be thorough with all the accounting practices and policies.

The resume sample provided below will help you understand the roles and responsibilities associated with this job profile.

Lara .T. Beethoven
29 Crossroad West
Lane # 05
Garden City, NY - 11530
Email: lara@example.com
Ph: 630-506-2296

Career Objective:

Looking for senior position wherein my accounting expertise and skills will prove helpful for financial management of the organization. Besides, looking forward to work in an environment where I can get the freedom to make use of my expertise to bring in perfection and bring forth certain changes that will help in improvising the accounting practices and procedures of the organization.

Career Summary:

Possesses professional experience of almost 4 years in accounting. Initiated the career as an accounts executive and mastered basic principles and concepts of accounting. Currently operating as an accounts analyst after having assisted senior executives and handled the accounting procedures independently.

Significant profile highlights include thorough knowledge of all the requirements of accounting with the capability to improvise and determine flaws in the accounting procedures.

Summary of Skills:

• Thorough with all the accounting procedures and practices
• Well acquainted with accounting regulations governing the organization's accounting procedures
• Well aware of the requirements of external financial audits pertaining to accounting
• Expertise in training and explaining about the updated accounting procedures
• Extremely good coordination and leadership skills to help accomplish tasks with ease
• Thorough with updates in accounting procedures and ability to build a good rapport with major financial auditors

Professional Experience:

Current Employer: Candy Floss Manufacturers Ltd., Hartford, CT
(2013 - till date)
Designation: Accounts Analyst
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Check accounting records of the organization
• Proofread the accounting reports and documents to be used for financial audits
• Check the accounting practices and procedures followed by the accounting staff
• Monitor the accounting software used by the organization
• Help in implementing latest accounting procedures and practices along with the use of latest software for computerized accounting
• Prepare for financial audits and check all reports, balance sheets, etc., drafted by the accountants
• Work in coordination with financial auditors to ensure that the audits are accomplished as smoothly as possible
• Work in coordination with financial heads to help improvise the accounting needs, draft budgets, etc.
• Assist in calculation and distribution of dividends
• Assist in formulating policies for shareholders with a view to increase the cash flow
• Ensure that all the accounting records comply with the standards and requirements put forth by GAAP
• Study and analyze the ledger accounts with reference to the policies of the organization
• Work on the required adjustments to be made in order to tally the accounts
• Actively participate in cost reduction analysis and planning

Previous Work Experiences:

A] Sweet Foods Pvt. Ltd., Hartford, CT
(2006-2013)
Designation: Assistant Accounts Manager (2008-2009)
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the accounting records and procedures
• Oversee the work of accountants
• Checking of reports and records and forward the same for further approval
• Ensure recording and tallying of monthly accounts with proper entries to avoid any discrepancies in the year-end balance sheet

Designation: Accountant (2006-2008)
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute journal entries
• Maintain ledger
• Report to accounts manager
• Maintain proper computerized records

Qualifications:

• Master of Commerce Degree, St. Vincent's University, CT (2010)
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree, St. Xavier's University, Hartford, CT (2008)

Computer Skills:

• Well acquainted with computerized accounting procedures
• Well acquainted with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Professional Affiliations:

• New York Certified Public Accountants Association (CPA) - Candidate Member
• Association of Accounts Analysts, New York - Member

Available on request

Signature:

Lara .T. Beethoven