Diana C.

Experience

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  BASIS Educational Group

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

  School Accountant

  • Managed all accounts receivable and payables for BASIS DC using QuickBooks.• Organized all documents for 2012 audit.• Planned and organized BASIS DC board meetings.• Worked closely with all levels of management in the organization and planning accounting deliverables.• Created, implemented, and continually enhanced all BASIS school’s websites content using JOOMLA web interface.

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  InfoVista

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Analyzed financial activities using Excel modeling (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.) including the monthly close process, balance sheet, account reconciliations and expense budgeting and forecasting.• Calculated, tracked, and reported for worldwide sales personnel compensation based on commission plan. • Worked with accounting department to ensure accuracy of general ledger postings.• Determined financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts.Accomplishments: o Designed and implemented new commission tool Xactly Incent for over 200+ sales employees.o Produced a consolidated Excel file using Index Match to ensure automated commission calculations are accurately functioning. Show less • Managed all journal entries, analyzed and reconciled all ledger accounts for monthly, quarterly and annual closings.• Collected, organized and supported auditors in completion of year-end financial statements. • Processed all expense claims, incoming and outgoing invoices from beginning to end.• Developed, calculated and processed monthly commissions accruals along with prior month true-ups for multiple entities.• Created and implemented new commission plans for 100+ sales employees worldwide.Accomplishments: • Established new check printing function in Vista Dynamix to allow for automation of payment process. • Main accountant in developing new expense claim system for the company worldwide. Show less

  • Financial Analyst, Worldwide

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Accountant, Americas

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2017
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  JLL

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Senior Accountant

  Contracted 50% to SAIC and 50% to JLL• Calculate and enter monthly contract item accruals such as janitorial, security and utility expenses to match expenses to period incurred.• Manage daily allocations of headcounts for over 100+ properties for SAIC.• Perform month end general ledger reconciliations and bank reconciliations for JLL.• Prepare and distribute monthly financial information in accordance with deadlines/requirements while adhering to accounting policies and procedures and maintaining effective internal controls for both JLL and SAIC.Accomplishments: o Executed a new allocation processes for managing the organization of SAIC’s properties. Show less

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  CrossCountry Consulting

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Senior Accountant

  • Coordinated the month end process by analyzing balance sheets, income statements and trial balances. • Prepared all reconciliations between inter-company entities for monthly closings including allocating specific costs and organizing the financial package for higher level management.• Reconciled daily all national and international bank accounts.• Reconciled fixed asset accounts on over 800+ assets.• Supervised staff accountant and interns.

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  Nodal Exchange

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Providing strategic and operational support to the Chief Marketing Officer across many areas of marketing including branding, corporate communications, product marketing, advertising, digital / social marketing with a particular focus on internal and external events, interior expansion, sustainability projects and reporting, and project management.• Developing and executing external and internal strategic events.• Managing and coordinating event logistics, creative, and programming for all event types ranging in size from virtual meetups, sponsorships & exbibits, large conferences and private receptions.• Working closely to maintain relationships with agencies, production, staffing, and sponsorship partners.• Collaborating daily with multiple departments, and companies to ensure events align with the overall business objectives and brand initiatives.• Developing creative strategies and experiences that bring events to life including working with vendors to develop creative gifts, favors and promotional giveaways.• Providing insights and metrics to understand impact and learnings moving forward.• Negotiate investment & contracts with conference producers and venues• Manage day to day supplier management & procurement process. • Manage daily and annual marketing and events expenses, budgets, and forecasts.• Support EEX Group and Nodal management in creating, tracking and messaging sustainability and companywide ESG targets.•Support CMO with project management for interior expansion projects including bid process, contractor selection and management, budget and accounting management, space planning, and relocation planning. Show less • Managed month and year-end close; ensuring all related activities were completed accurately and timely. • Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for all close tasks.• Oversaw day-to-day accounting operations (AR, AP, GL, Cash, Fixed Assets, Accrued Expenses and Prepaid Expenses).• Reviewed and approved all daily and monthly bank reconciliations.• Supported all audits by preparing deliverables and responding to audit inquiries.• Created and maintained process documentation and procedures for assigned functions.• Lead the preparation of the quarterly Board Packages; including updating the underlying data and backchecking this data to ensure accuracy, and analyzing period-over-period trends to identify items of commentary and discussion.• Assisted with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes• Assisted with the preparation and review of internal and external reporting packages; ensuring all associated data is accurate and completed timely. Show less

  • Marketing Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Accounting Manager

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2023