Accounting associate

Can't tell much about the scope of this job but I am local. About me: I am a highly trained accountant with expertise in all aspects of business management. I am responsible for the Internal Controls of a company with annual revenue of in excess of $1.5 billion. My clients run the gamut of industries and size from small sole-proprietors to complex companies with International concerns. My areas of expertise include: • Complex accounting and bookkeeping functions • Internal controls and fraud prevention (Forensic accounting) • Compliance and Legal issues • Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning • Business plans and Long-Range forecasting • Intercompany transactions • Tax planning and preparation • Business consolidations • Preparation of Financial documents • Investment accounting (currently preparing to take the Series 65) • Non-profit accounting • Governmental and Municipal accounting • QuickBooks specialist (knowledge of other systems) You will find me knowledgeable, honest and efficient. I have a Bachelors in Finance and Economics and a Masters in Accounting. I was CFO of a non-profit for 7 years, have owned my own bookkeeping/accounting firm for 10 years and am currently heading up Internal Audit at a $2 billion convenience store and food distribution/manufacturing business. I am also the Chair of the supervisory committee for a Federal Credit Union. I am new to Upwork but am a veteran finance professional.

I am a recent graduate of the University at Albany, with degrees in accounting and business administration with dual concentrations in finance and IT, and a minor in economics. Relevant Skills and Experience Accounting and finance internship with ABVI-Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, finance analyst internship with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., data analyst internship with the Office of the State Comptroller.