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CAREER SUMMARY
Result oriented professional with experience in all areas of accounting. Received recognition
awards for outstanding achievements in planning and implementation of company’s projects.
Self-starter and organized individual who is able to work both independently and as a team to
accomplish company objectives.
EXPERIENCE
06/2014-present
Sunoco, Inc.(Energy Transfer Partner) Newtown Square, Pa.
Senior Accountant
 Jornal ARO for assets sold if applicable.
 Reconcile PPE balance in the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger.
 Track the compilation of submitted project request into the fixed asset system and close out
accounts once all related expenses have been received.
 Prepare fixed asset roll forward and other assigned monthly reconciliations.
 Prepare monthly depreciation, additions, disposal, and transfer journal entries
 Analyze gain/loss account and reclass abandonments to fixed asset expense.
 Prepare quarterly flux analysis of income statement and balance sheet.
 Prepare adhoc journal entries.
 Prepare journal entries to consolidate subsidiary financials.
 Calculate and post journal entries for capital interest.
 Ensure proper posting of fixed asset system generated entries and resolve intercompany
deficiencies.
 Update all fixed asset procedures when applicable.
 Process G/L allocation for prepaid and uniform capital expenses.
 Post cash entries for Wells Fargo Like kind exchange account.
06/2011-06/2014
SunGard (Financial Systems) Philadelphia, Pa.
Revenue Accountant
 Monitor contract due dates and License/Support/MCS invoicing to ensure the contract has
billed accurately and on time according to the contract language.
 Collect proper approvals and requests credit memos for any erroneous or changed billing.
 Reconciliations and analysis of deferred revenue accounts.
 Assist with the monthly revenue recognition and review revenue trends.
 Review contracts to ensure that revenue is recorded in compliance with contract terms.
 Provide support for internal and external audits.
 Utilize sales tax metrics and system-generated reports to assign appropriate sales tax and Vat.

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 Prepare and upload correcting journal entries and accruals.
 Monitor the revenue policy to develop any recommendations for improvements.
 Maintain and reconcile inter-company accounts.
 Adhoc analysis as required.
 Assist in the setup and testing of new invoicing procedures.
03/2008–08/2010 Philadelphia, Pa
ARAMARK
Unit Controller (Philadelphia Zoo) Cultural Attractions
 Accomplished weekly accurate and timely transmissions of all financials to headquarters.
 Managed a five person accounting clerk team, responsible for mentoring summer interns and
supervised human resource clerk.
 Created commission statements per contract terms.
 Reduced outstanding accounts receivables to include client’s account with no receivables over
60 days.
 Implemented and act as administrator for Accuvantage payroll system reducing payroll expense
by $50k.
 Created and streamlined operating budget for business unit based on revenue of $4.1 mil.
Improved bottom line by $100k through identifying cost savings such as eliminating sales tax
overpayments errors at the retail level.
 Established and tracked FTEs budget weekly for entire unit totaling $1.3 mil.
 Prepared mid-month and month-end flash and provided detailed variances analyses.
 Guided financial decisions byestablishing, monitoring and enforcing accounting proceduresthat
established GAAP, SOX and ARAMARK policies for multiple concession, vending machines
and catering sales office.
 Various general ledger reconciliations and adhoc reports as required by corporate or requested
by client.
03/2006-03/2008 Philadelphia, Pa
ARAMARK
Staff Accountant (Corporate) Higher Education
 Generated monthly operating reports for 125 profit centers by comparing field transmissions to
corporate records.
 Analyzed and reconciled general ledger balances for 50+accounts.
 Projected and compiled actual month end results for Campus Services under strict deadlines.
 Provided explanations for variances in actual spending vs. budget.
 Conducted SOX audits throughout the Higher Education southern region.
 Maintained various amortization schedules for prepaid expenses.
 Trained ARAMARK field personnel in proper accounting procedures and system application.
 Monitor all accounting processes in accordance with client contract provisions.
 Enter all new contracts and amendments into the contract database on a timely basis.
 Month-end close activity.

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02/2005-03/2006 Philadelphia, Pa
ARAMARK
Cash Accountant (Corporate) Higher Education
 Established department guidelines for outstanding items by becoming the first accountant to
reduce spending items to a historical low.
 Assist components with all inquiries related to Campus Services policies on reporting cash
transactions.
 Provided department heads with bank reconciliation monthly status report.
 Completed complex bank reconciliations under strict deadlines.
 Prepared adjusting journal entries.
EDUCATION
New England College Henniker, NH
 MAcc Candidate
 GPA 4.0
Rosemont College Rosemont, Pa
 B.A., Business Management
 GPA 3.0
Peirce College Philadelphia, Pa.
 A.A., Accounting
COMPUTER SKILLS
SUN V5, QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Lawson, AS400, Excel, Word, Vista Plus
Reporting System, Accuvantage, Time plus. Imap, Catermate and Clarity systems.

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