Cynthia Tashjian

About Cynthia Tashjian

Experienced General Ledger Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the…

Experience

1. General Ledger Supervisor - Lease Accounting

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Jul 2007 — Present · Falls Church, VA, US

   Seasoned senior lease accountant managing lease accounting under current FASB ASC 842 Lease standard: Review and approve lease entry input workbooks and lease agreements for entry into lease accounting software, review ledger entries, quarterly and annual disclosure data. Review lease accounting output, calculate present value to verify lease right of use asset and liability takedowns. Ensure that lease transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP per Accounting Standards Codification and company policy. Manage and facilitate the lease process from beginning to lease end. Review submitted lease versus buy analyses, lease criteria worksheets for proper classification, and vendor lease quotes for understanding and accuracy, obtain approvals, review purchase requisition format, obtain copies of asset delivery receiving documents, and insuring leases are recorded and assets set up in the fixed asset subledger with the appropriate asset lives per ASC 842 Leases. Manage and provide guidance to employees to ensure accurate input to lease software and disclosure data. Reconcile lease related accounts. Prepare and document performance of SOX controls. Complete lease monthly, quarterly and annual lease disclosures. Respond to numerous audit requests. Educate stakeholders on lease accounting requirements and impact.

Education

• Towson University

  Music

  1983 — 1985

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  Bachelors in Business, Accounting

  1985 — 1988

• Peabody Conservatory of John's Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

  2 Yrs of Study & Transfer, Vocal Performance

  1981 — 1983

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Managerial Finance
• Process Improvement
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Hyperion
• Management
• Gaap
• Revenue Recognition
• Costpoint
• Deltek
• Financial Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Auditing
• Variance Analysis
• Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Internal Controls
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel