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Samuel B. Ray

Fortville

Summary

Offering solid foundation in accounting principles and ready to thrive in challenging environment. Delivers keen understanding of financial management techniques and advanced Excel skills. Ready to use and develop analytical and problem-solving skills in a sales or marketing role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Staff Accountant

Key Benefit Administrators, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Developed customized financial reports tailored to specific stakeholder needs, enabling efficient decision-making processes at all levels of the organization.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Analyze and report financial information.
  • Conduct thorough variance analyses to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual expenses, providing actionable insights for cost-saving initiatives.

Staff Accountant

Key Benefit Administrators, Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2023
  • Report directly to the Executive Controller
  • Prepare budget variance reports and analysis for multiple departments
  • Revenue analysis for operational income lines of business
  • Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Assist with monthly budget report to Executive Management
  • Proficient with Great Plains accounting system and the Management Reporter module
  • Responsible for analyzing and recording of general ledger activity
  • Interact with various department managers for budget input and presentations

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2017

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable
  • Audit support
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Financial forecasting
  • Month-end closing
  • Year-end closing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability

Community Service

Completed75 community service hours while attending Ball State University.

Timeline

Senior Staff Accountant

Key Benefit Administrators, Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Key Benefit Administrators, Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Ball State University

Master of Science - Accounting

Ball State University
Samuel B. Ray