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Ashley Hong

Santa Ana

Summary

Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Working towards CPA license.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Megamex Foods -Joint-Venture Hormel Foods
12.2022 - Current

• Preparing and Posting Journal Entries

• Issuing 1099s

• Preparation of Financial Statements for Megamex core business and the subsidiaries

• Consolidation and elimination tasks amongst the core business and four subsidiaries after U.S closing

• Consolidation for Mexico reporting and preparation of financial statements for Mexico tax purposes.

• Perform accounts analysis and reconciliation.

• Documenting financial reports for upper management; Prior vs Current, Budgeted vs Current to YTD

• Preparation of corporate tax estimates and discussion with public accounting firms

• Assisting corporate controller with external audit financial statements

• Creating new journal vouchers in accordance with ASC 842 for Mexico consolidated financial reporting file (Research and preparation of ROU assets)


AR Specialist / Revenue Accounting (Temp)

TEC Group (RGP)
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing, and resolving issues.
  • Managed monthly reconciliation schedules for assigned accounts.
  • Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Negotiated payment arrangements with customers to establish timely receipt of payments.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.

Tax Accountant

Vertical Advisors CPA Firm
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
  • Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Managed filing of federal, state and local taxes within established time frames for business
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.

Staff Tax Accountant

RJI CPAs
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Represented clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities.
  • Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
  • Managed filing of federal, state and local taxes within established time frames for business

OFFICE CLERK(Bookkeeping/Accounting)

Gates Education Inc
12.2013 - 01.2017
  • Prepared standard accounting summaries and reports
  • Managed client relations and accounts regarding course schedule, billing, and monthly reporting
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Performed data conversion fully.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Created invoices and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed payments.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08.2022

Associate of Arts - Business

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

Associate of Arts - Business

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Bachelor of Science - in College of Human Ecology & Kinesiology

Yeungnam University
South Korea

Skills

  • GAAP Accounting
  • Cash Flow Analysis

Data Inputting

  • Tax Return Filing
  • Variance Analysis

Tax Accounting Specialization

  • Tax Preparation
  • QuickBooks

Account Reconciliation Specialist

  • Estate Tax Returns

Additional Information

Microsoft Great Plains, Nav, QuickBooks, Oracle, Tableau, Adobe Photoshop, Ultra Tax

Timeline

Accountant

Megamex Foods -Joint-Venture Hormel Foods
12.2022 - Current

AR Specialist / Revenue Accounting (Temp)

TEC Group (RGP)
05.2022 - 11.2022

Tax Accountant

Vertical Advisors CPA Firm
05.2021 - 07.2021

Staff Tax Accountant

RJI CPAs
01.2021 - 04.2021

OFFICE CLERK(Bookkeeping/Accounting)

Gates Education Inc
12.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Business

Fullerton College

Associate of Arts - Business

Orange Coast College

Bachelor of Science - in College of Human Ecology & Kinesiology

Yeungnam University
Ashley Hong