Judith Cuprisin
Cicero
Summary
Results-driven senior accountant specializing in financial reporting and general ledger maintenance. Expertise in streamlining accounting processes to enhance operational effectiveness. Proven track record of identifying and resolving complex financial issues efficiently.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Accountant
X-Metals Acquisition LLC
Cicero
10.1983 - 06.2026
- Streamlined monthly financial close processes and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting procedures.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices and adherence to accounting standards.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
- Managed daily closing, reporting, and reconciliation functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
- Developed strategies to enhance accounting systems and processes, resulting in improved operational effectiveness.
- Generated ad hoc reports for executive management team to support informed decision-making.
- Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Conducted audits and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements effectively.
- Implemented process improvements for efficiency in financial reporting tasks.
- Developed budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning initiatives.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Compiled detailed reports and organized all related supporting documentation for clarity.
- Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Assisted with tax compliance and preparation of various tax filings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting procedures.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices and accounting standards.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Morton College
Cicero, IL05-1997
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger management
- General ledger oversight
- Accounts receivable management
- Accounts payable management
- Journal entry posting
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- Manufacturing accounting
- Recordkeeping
- General ledger accounting
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Sr Accountant
X-Metals Acquisition LLC
10.1983 - 06.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Morton College