Olivia Bennett
Staff Accountant
olivia.bennett@email.com • (415) 555-0142 • San Francisco, CA • linkedin.com/in/oliviabennett
Summary
Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 5+ years of experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance across full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. Proven track record of streamlining reconciliation workflows and delivering accurate financial statements that support strategic decision-making. Skilled in identifying cost-saving opportunities and leveraging ERP and spreadsheet tools to improve efficiency across finance operations.
Experience
Staff Accountant 2021 – Present
Meridian Financial Group · Chicago, IL
- Execute full month-end and year-end close processes in SAP, reducing close cycle time by 20% through workflow standardization and checklist automation.
- Prepare and review 15+ balance sheet and income statement reconciliations monthly, maintaining a 99.8% accuracy rate across all accounts.
- Ensured compliance with GAAP and FASB ASC 842 lease accounting standards during company-wide adoption, eliminating $180K in potential audit findings.
Junior Accountant 2019 – 2021
Hartwell & Associates CPA · Naperville, IL
- Managed bookkeeping and monthly reconciliation for 20+ small business clients using QuickBooks, maintaining zero outstanding discrepancies quarter-over-quarter.
Skills
GAAP ComplianceFASB Standards ApplicationFinancial ReportingGeneral Ledger ReconciliationMonth-End & Year-End CloseSAP ERPQuickBooks Online & Desktop