Below are the 5 Accountants & 5 Staff Accountants with Lawson & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides these as well as other accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, HR, office and Lawson implementation / training professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a senior accountant with experience working in clothing, electronics and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting and Business Management, as well as MS in Accounting and Business Management. The individual completed credits for Accounting Qualifying Certificate. Technical skills include Lawson, QuickBooks, Powercerv, Macola, Epicor, Crystal Reports and Monarch.

Acting as a senior accountant in a clothing company, extracted sales data from Epicor and worked through Crystal Report for uploading in Lawson. This professional put new assets in service on a monthly basis store-by-store, ran Fixed Asset sub system in Lawson and coordinated with store operation department for accuracy of data or correct coding. Some of the tasks were preparing allocations for month end and booking it through Lawson, as well as coordinating and supervising three staff accountants and two junior accountants on daily/ monthly duties. Assistance was given all complex financial transactions and work processes.

While working as a senior accountant, report was written independently using Report Writer through Lawson per requirement. Other duties were preparing journal entries in Excel then uploading from Excel to Lawson, as well as preparing month end analysis and accruals for rent section (store by store) and uploading in Lawson. Furthermore, prepared monthly real estate report along with store-by-store P&L for executive reporting package.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this accountant with work experience in retail, financial services and hospitality industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor Degree in Accounting. The individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software knowledge consists of Lawson, Blackline, HR Block software, Lacerte, ProSeries, QuickBooks Pro/ Premier, Sage DAC Easy and ADP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by reviewing all fixed assets A/P entry, as well as breaking down all the entry and uploading to GL using Lawson System and Blackline System. As an accountant in a retail company, prepared all journal entries for monthly closing (depreciation, amortization, partially/ total impaired, percentage of completion accrual). This specialist prepared and uploaded all prepaid or accrual for monthly closing (using Lawson System). In addition, prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports using Lawson and Blackline Systems.

In another job, supported organizational goals/ objectives by preparing month-end closing journal entries, general ledger analysis and maintaining records. Serving in a financial services company as an accountant, prepared monthly journal entries month-end account reconciliation, as well as recorded and deposited checks. Records of bank transactions were reconciled. Moreover, prepared other account reconciliations and journal entries to support the month-end close, as well as took care of financial statements on a monthly basis and yearly closing in different fields (real state, investment).

Is impacting your organization with a senior accountant who worked in social services industry a current business consideration? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technical skills include Lawson. This professional has 5+ years of accounting experience.

While employed in a family services company as a senior accountant, responsibility was for billing board of education and recording related transactions for child development center (CDC) programs onto the General Ledger system. Some of the tasks were attending workshop held by SED (state education department) for school/ preschool providers who received funding via SED rates, as well as providing monthly financial statement report for 15 – 20 programs based on budget. Also, was responsible for billing and recording of national school lunch & breakfast programs for 20+ locations.

This senior accountant for another division was responsible for recording $150 million in cash receipts, as well as acted as supervisor for cash receipts staff. Other duties were overseeing cash-related agency activity (including but not limited to cash receipts and disbursements), as well as adhering to strict deadlines on a monthly basis. Furthermore, developed policies/ procedures for the reconciliation of all agency cash accounts, including tracking daily transactions and balances. In addition, participated in the upgrades and testing to the system being currently used (Lawson).

What contributions could an accountant with experience working in funeral services, transportation and business service industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technological knowledge consists of Lawson, iSeries, Oracle and Blackline. Strengths include experience in general accounting, bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany billings, and accounts payable.

Challenges like reviewing and approving over 1,000 General Ledger transactions on a monthly basis within two weeks in Blackline were successfully completed. Acting as an accountant in a funeral services company, prepared and reviewed accounting reports along with supplemental schedules, as well as reviewed and approved cash management journal entries with cash receipts over $100,000,000. Some of the tasks were releasing journal entries into Lawson one day before General Ledger closed due date, while also preparing audit requests in accordance of SOX Compliance for Phases I-V. Other tasks included reviewing and approving ad hoc reports prepared by the offshore team. Biggest achievements were writing desk documentation for the bank reconciliation team and trained five accountants on how to match general ledger transactions to treasury bank transactions in Blackline.

In other jobs, shared expertise by running SAP extracts, imported files, and maintained Access database for IRS COBRA refunds. Serving as an accountant in a BPO company, ran SAP extracts, imported files, and maintained Access database for IRS COBRA refunds. Other duties were administering and reconciling the credit card purchasing program.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior accountant/analyst with work background in agriculture, technology & financial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Comprehensive), major in Accounting. Systems/software skills consist of Lawson, RIS, PeopleSoft, Essbase, Teradata, IRIS and JD Edwards.

Serving as a senior accountant/ analyst, tasks included processing monthly journal entries using Lawson, reconciling balance sheet accounts in a timely manner, maintaining the Lawson Fixed Asset system, as well as preparing cash flow reports for various locations. The job required assembling/ distributing the financial package monthly, updating the balance sheet forecast files after month end close, and analyzing each department’s actual vs. budget results. Also, reviewed with department heads each month, as well as assembled the division’s account reconciliations and journal entries for the controller’s review.

As a senior accountant/supervisor in a retail company, was responsible for the period end tie out of the retail inventory system to the general ledger/Lawson. Some of the tasks were preparing and approving many journal entries along with account reconciliations, as well as coordinating the set-up in all systems across the organization for new store openings to ensure the accurate reporting of weekly gross profit information.

Would a detail-oriented staff accountant with experience working in retail, financial services and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Computer skills involve Lawson, Peachtree/Sage 50, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Kea and Epicor.

Some accomplishments included assisting in conversion of General Ledger from PeopleSoft to Lawson, as well as completing set up and unit testing of cash discount or bad debt allocations in Lawson. Serving as a staff accountant, trained other coworkers on how to make journal entries in Lawson. Some of the tasks were working on business plans and ensuring the accounts were mapped correctly from PeopleSoft to Lawson. The job required validating the budget data, as well as managing complex accounting task efficiently and handling special projects. Moreover, reconciled GAAP divisions from PeopleSoft to Lawson and made journal entries.

In other jobs, shared expertise by handling diversified accounts payable/receivable and expense control procedures including bank/ account reconciliation of approximately $800,000 cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, billings, invoicing, and purchase order/inventory verification. Acting as a staff accountant, prepared monthly financial statements/ reports, variance analysis and sales. This specialist devised and implemented a systematic approach to accounts payable to eliminate a significant cost in late fees and penalties.

How can a staff accountant with work background in tobacco, restaurant and construction industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies with Accounting concentration. Technological know-how involves Lawson, ADP, Power Term Pro Accounting, Prompt Check Pro, File Magic and FL DOR tax software.

Working with challenging issues such as doing analysis/preparation/posting into Lawson Accounting System of monthly entries to facilitate 3-day monthly close was part of this specialist’s work experience. This effort included Federal Tobacco Buyout (TTPP) monthly accrual/Excel supporting schedules, as well as Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) monthly accrual/Excel supporting schedules. As a staff accountant, worked on FDA User Fees monthly accrual/Excel supporting schedules, as well as coupon liability monthly accrual/Excel supporting schedules. The job required taking care of advertising agency monthly accrual/Excel supporting schedules, as well as doing Excise Tax reclass monthly entries to appropriate cost centers and EFT Discounts reclass monthly entries to appropriate cost centers. Also, performed brand specific amortization schedules and related journal entries, as well as intercompany clearing account monthly reconciliation.

Another job entailed being in charge of accounting functions for multiple real estate corporations. These included financial statement preparation and analysis of subsidiaries. While working in a construction company as a staff accountant, other priorities were cash management, budgeting, cost accounting and G/L reconciliations.

Would hiring a senior staff accountant who worked in telecommunications, chemical and software industries help meet the needs of your organization? Technical proficiencies include Lawson Accounting Software, TM1 Financial Reporting Software, SAP, Sage MAS 90 Accounting Software and Peachtree/Sage 50. Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts (major in Accounting) and MBA.

Acting as a senior staff accountant, prepared various J/Es for the monthly closing (Lawson accounting software). Some of the tasks were assisting with the compliance of and implementation of SOX, assisting the accounting manager with various closing tasks, as well as responsible for monthly P&L variance analysis with presentation to management. The job covered preparing monthly sales/ use tax returns, maintaining recurring J/E system for domestic/ foreign subs, as well as preparing weekly cash activity report for the VP of Finance.

While working for another employer, reviewed balance sheets and P&L submitted by the various subsidiaries, as well as financial reporting of SG&A results, along with releasing the monthly financial closing schedule. Additional responsibilities were developing and publishing the quarterly/ yearly closing packages, as well as preparing financial reports, which were included in the Board of Directors’ reporting package. Furthermore, assisted in the financial consolidation of 50 plus subsidiaries.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this staff accountant with experience working in business services, consumer goods and banking industries? Educational background is composed of BS in Accounting. Technical competencies consist of Lawson, Dossier, Great Plains, FRx Financial Report Writer, Pay Choice, Concur ADP Expense Report, Peachtree/Sage 50 and Sage MAS 90.

Contributed to the organization’s success by doing accounts payable and general ledger transactions utilizing Lawson software, as well as performing inventory account reconciliation between Lawson and Dossier utilizing appropriate reports. While working as a staff accountant, performed accounts payable and general ledger transactions utilizing Lawson software, handled G/L account analysis for trade accounts receivable, as well as completed inventory account reconciliation/ analysis. Some of the tasks were preparing and processing journal entries for month end accruals, processing journal entries to book inventory during month end close, as well as ensuring invoices had appropriate procurement approval and were coded correctly.

Functions in another job involved supporting organizational goals and objectives by preparing monthly financial reports for nine LLC internal customers, as well as performing bank account reconciliations for fourteen accounts. Acting as a staff accountant, recorded cash deposits for five LLC companies and verified daily cash deposits, as well as filed monthly sales/ use tax returns for twelve convenience stores, fifteen storage facilities, and five restaurants.

Is impacting your organization with a corporate staff accountant who worked in consumer goods, transportation and software industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science, major in Accounting (minor in Management). Computer software skills include Lawson, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks, Oracle, Cognos, Cosmos, Great Plains and Ceridian. The individual also completed CMA course.

While employed in a consumer goods company as a corporate staff accountant, served as SME on the Lawson ERP system and certified as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Some of the tasks were serving as a lead financial person in all accounting functions for various businesses, as well as performed month end journal entries, calculations, account analysis, and account reconciliations. These included multi-currency bank account reconciliations along with intercompany entries.

The job also involved compiling budgets for multiple plants, reporting variances monthly for a division, as well as serving as a capital project accounting approver for that division, reporting on variances. This professional was responsible for accounting set up, reporting intercompany transactions and functional processes of the new innovation’s division for a food subsidiary. Furthermore, created pro-forma P&L for new products, tracked costing, reported variances, as well as took charge of costing, analysis, research, budgeting, financial reporting, and income statements.