Monica Hsiao

About Monica Hsiao

I\'m a detail-oriented accounting professional with 7+ years of combined experience in both accounting and finance. Graduated with Master of Finance degree with hands-on experience as Senior Accounting Analyst at fast-growing startup, CPA firm and small companies. I\'ve also worked as a business consultant and solved the problem for a nonprofit where the region is underdeveloped and has no data-driven decisions to make. Highlights:• Proficient in performing account reconciliation, full AP/AR cycle, full accounting cycle, payroll, financial analysis, and operational process improvement. • Managed and Organized payment application process on 2 $7M+ Commercial Construction Projects.• Generated grants for a job-revitalization non-profit organization and enabled them to impact the local community and boost the economy in the region.• Team player with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment. Guided a group of 7 people to get first prize in Innovative Project during the internship.• ADAPTIVE as a result of living in Taiwan and now the U.S, speaking multiple languages, and working for both small and enterprise organizations.• Native in Mandarin Chinese; Fluent in English. Core Competences: • Account Reconciliation• Tax Preparation• Full AP/AR Cycle• Bookkeeping• Payroll Processing• Financial Planning & Analysis• Efficiency Improvement• Valuation Skills • Quick Learner• Business Consulting• Data Visualization• Communication Skills• Relationship Builder Technology Profile:• Excel• Quickbook (Desktop and online)• Intacct• Bill.com• Expensify• Clickup• ADP Payroll• Microsoft Suites• Bloomberg• Google Suites

Experience

1. Senior Accounting Analyst

   PayNearMe

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Specializing in high-volume merchant settlement, payment ecosystem management, and cross-functional process optimization. Proven track record in managing complex FBO fund flows and collaborating across departments to resolve systemic issues, leading to significant principal recovery and revenue optimization.

Education

• Tamkang University

  Bachelor's degree, International Business

  2012 — 2016

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

  Master of Finance, Finance

  2016

• International Technological University (ITU)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2021