Below are the 5 Accountants & 5 General Ledger Accountants with Lawson and other systems expertise. The Thor Group® also provides Accountants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a senior accountant with experience working in restaurant and electronics industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate in Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting. This specialist is highly proficient with Lawson software, Sage Accpac, Cognos PowerPlay and Microsoft Excel.

Acting as a senior accountant in a restaurant, major accomplishments included assisting the company through the bankruptcy period, as well as improving the process to file the monthly sales and use tax returns by reducing the number of days to complete the task from 7 to 4 days. Part of the job was to successfully complete (8) year-end audits of financial statements. Other duties involved daily cash management (including online banking activities) and reporting to ownership group and senior management. Also, has worked closely with other departments to complete tasks affecting cash.

While working for an electronics company as a staff accountant, contributions consisted of successfully completing 4 quarterly reviews and 1 yearend audit (financial statements and SOX). Some of the tasks were integrating 6 acquisitions (2 U.S. and 4 Canadian businesses) into the general ledger. Furthermore, has managed the General Ledger module and financial statement templates.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this senior international accountant with work experience in aviation and accounting services industries? Educational background is composed of BS in Accounting and MBA. This professional is a Certified Public Accountant. Technical skills involve Lawson and SAP ERP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by carrying out full G/L accounting and financial reporting for several international subsidiaries and separate legal entities. As a senior international accountant in an aviation company, has completed month end close cycle in foreign currency and US dollars for five international subsidiaries including accruals, journal entries and account reconciliations. Some of the tasks were facilitating GAAP, IASB, and in country annual audits, as well as testing and implementing SAP ERP software conversion from Lawson. This individual assisted with custom adaptation for reporting within parent financial statement framework.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by working in special projects including tax preparation, monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, Human Resource consultation and payroll using various software packages. Serving in an accounting services company as a senior reporting accountant, has prepared monthly, quarterly and annual comparative as well as consolidated financial statements with supporting documentation for an international corporation with nine separate entities in five countries. Other duties were organizing protocol and financial parameters for overnight sweep investments, contributing an average annual revenue of $125K.

Is impacting your organization with an accountant who worked in contracting and banking industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Information Systems as well as Masters of Accountancy. Software know-how involves Lawson ERP, JD Edwards and SAP. An accomplished accounting professional, competencies encompass all aspects of corporate operations and financial integration.

While employed in a contracting company as an accountant, has performed accounting duties related to the recording of credit card travel and non-travel rewards redemption lines of business. Also, has worked on recurring JEs related to the credit card redemptions via Lawson ERP System Software. This professional has posted JEs to reflect activity related to vendor paybacks and total vendor rebate reserve increase/decrease. Moreover, has worked on monthly reconciliation of high and medium risk accounts related to vendor rebate payback risk, inventory and cost of sales.

Part of the job as a risk accountant in a bank was to work as reconciliation evaluation team maintenance lead, who was responsible for ensuring that all balance sheet account reconciliations were in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards. Other duties were assisting the Finance Risk team in obtaining full SOX control testing coverage for the bank, by creating a complex Excel accounting risk matrix to help senior management identify the riskiest balance sheet accounts within the bank.

What contributions could a senior accountant who worked in utilities, banking and financial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Accounting and MBA. Technological know-how involves Lawson.

Challenges like serving as the accounting subject matter expert for the Lawson Software were welcomed and successfully completed. While working in a water services provider as a senior accountant, has facilitated account closing procedures each month, as well as compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy. Some of the tasks were reconciling and analyzing sub ledgers and balance sheet accounts, as well as maintaining integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts. Furthermore, has compiled and interpreted financial data for internal and external auditors, as well as assisted with preparation of Monthly Financial Reports and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Shared expertise by serving as accounting subject matter expert for the Lawson Software conversion. While employed in the same water services provider as a staff accountant, has carried out general ledger, cost allocations, report writer and Accounts Receivable modules. Other duties were developing a training program for General Ledger module, as well as facilitating account closing procedures each month. In addition, has compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a staff accountant with progressively responsible experience, including 18 years supporting cost accounting, expense accounting, payroll and securities functions, accounts receivable and payable, reporting, auditing, extensive experience doing full financial statement audits and reviews? Technological background includes Lawson, PeopleSoft (HR, Benefits, Payroll, Financials), Crystal Reports, XBR system, SAP and more. Educational attainment is Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting.

While employed in a financial services company as a staff accountant, serving as a lead analyst with mock trial balance and year-end adjusted trial balance (ATB) activities in order to ensure accurate financial reporting with financial accounting was one of the main functions. Performing as the primary administrator in accounts payable unit in verifying and approving manual invoices of various vendors in Lawson system was also part of the job. Additional duties were working closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate GL coding and proper proof of receipts.

While working for a food service company, this staff accountant performed payroll process such as reviewing time modification, processing sick and vacation requests, reviewing payable time report, reviewing PeopleSoft exception report and auditing PeopleSoft Payroll register for SFO. Other tasks were recording sales and cash deposit logs of 10 retail stores located in SFO Airport Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and International. Moreover, the supervision of associates daily over and short on sales as well as issuing funds discrepancies notices to associates were carried out.

Would hiring a sr. GL accountant with experience working in retail and insurance industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science (Honors & Distinction) in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance. Technical skills include Lawson, Astec, M.I.P. (for non-profit organizations), SAP and MAS 90.

Acting as a sr. GL accountant in a retail company, has trained new accountants and financial analysts on Lawson accounting system, account analysis and administrative processes. This professional has evaluated and troubleshot departments’ P&L expenses against budget/forecasts, as well as resolved AP and PO issues. Also, has partnered and supported 12 departments, as well as assisted in month/quarter/year-end closings: journal entries, accruals, department expense re-classes, self-insurance reserve adjustments, overhead allocations, etc. Another job entailed training new accountants and financial analysts in Lawson Accounting System, account analysis and administrative processes.

While working for the same company as a GL accountant, has reconciled Balance Sheet accounts and prepared Audit work papers for quarterly and yearly audits. Other duties were doing bank reconciliation of payroll accounts. Moreover, was in charge of processing and submitting Unclaimed Property (Escheatment) for 4 states. In addition, has performed accounts payable functions (new vendor setup, account coding, etc.) to support Marketing & E-commerce departments. Furthermore, has accrued Use Tax for prepaid supplies and marketing signage monthly, as well as prepared and updated Internal Control process and procedures.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this GL accountant with work experience in commercial services, retail and media industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software skills involve Lawson, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, MAS 90, Great Plains, Yardi, FAS, QuickBooks, Quicken, Oracle and SAP.

Contributed to the organization by performing professional work requiring knowledge of GAAP and a good understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology of accounting. Serving in a commercial services company as a GL accountant, has prepared journal entries and generated financial statements. Some of the tasks were reconciling balance sheet and ensures that all reconciling items are cleared the following month, reconciling cash account, as well as utilizing Lawson Software.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by preparing journal entries, monthly roll-forwards, and analysis for various accounts including accruals for Accounting Fees, Legal Fees, and other overhead related expenses. Part of the job as a sr. GL accountant in a retail company was to prepare SG&A analysis and various reports for management, as well as prepare and analyze account reconciliations. Other duties were preparing monthly bank reconciliations, as well as preparing quarterly reconciliation of corporate overheads charge-back to the malls.

Is impacting your organization with a lead GL accountant who worked in aerospace/defense and biopharmaceutical industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelors of Computer Information System and Masters in E-Commerce & Internet. Software tools expertise consists of Lawson, SAP, Peachtree, Siebel and CPMIS.

While employed in an aerospace/defense company as a lead GL accountant, has processed Interdivisional Account Transfers (IAT) to and from the company entities and corporate. Some of the tasks were performing allocation of costs from the corporation to NGIT lower-tier entities. Also, has reconciled Cash and Non-cash accounts as well as compared Lawson to internal databases. Moreover, has conducted the allocation of the following costs on a monthly basis: Accounts Payable, Direct Legal & Audit, ERISA 1 and 2, as well as Executive Deferred Compensation.

Part of the job as a lead GL accountant was to reconcile ITHQ suspense asset/liability and unbilled accounts. Other duties were conducting corporate reconciliations to ensure that prior year balances and current month non-cash figures agree with those of the company. This professional has documented discrepancies and made corrections as needed, recorded good-will in adjustment account, as well as acted as a point of contact for both GL accountants and Business Unit.

What contributions could a payroll G/L accountant with experience working in professional services and staffing industries bring to your organization? Skills in accounting software include Lawson, Open Systems, Banner, Oracle, Platinum, Accpac, Solomon IV, Peachtree and Quattro Pro. Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business, Major in Accounting and MBA in Business.

Challenges like being responsible for posting payroll to G/L, as well as reconciling numerous accounts which had not been done for over six months were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as a payroll G/L accountant, has worked on month-end close, utilized Lawson Software, as well as worked on journal entries for month-end close. Also, has handled disbursement requests for vendor payments and garnishments, as well as reconciled garnishments spreadsheet to actual garnishment orders.

Shared expertise by carrying out project work for large clients, as well as providing necessary documentation for collection department to adequately collect on past due accounts and reduce receivables. Acting as a staff accountant in a technology staffing company, has been self-motivated by learning complex Lawson Software. This individual has developed a reputation of being able to answer a customer’s complaint in a timely manner, whereas in the past, customers were calling numerous times and never received an answer.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a G/L accountant with work experience in education and banking industries? Educational background is composed of Associate of Arts, (major in Human Services), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in Accounting) and Master of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude). Technical capabilities involve Lawson, Essbase, Hyperion (for budgets), PeopleSoft FTP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon), Payroll Software (Ceridian), MAS 90 Software and IBM iSeries Access for Windows (AS 400 aka MAPICS).

Serving in the education sector as a G/L accountant, has initiated and entered journal entries (using Lawson), as well as utilized Essbase (Hyperion) software to update monthly P&L. Some of the tasks were initiating Detailed Trial Balance reports (when needed), as well as using exposure to Pivot Tables and Vlookups (while working with various schedules).

As a staff accountant in a bank, has carried out daily reconciliation and review of the various companies’ interactivity to ensure accurate posting to general ledger-cash (according to IFRS and GAAP format). Other responsibilities were doing trial balance comparatives, as well as daily computing of Federal Reserve accrual schedule and submitting document for journal entry. Furthermore, has performed accounts payable and weekly check processing (via QuickBooks).