DIAMOND YARSIAH
Minnetonka
Summary
Accounting professional with enterprise experience supporting payroll accounting, financial operations, reconciliations, and internal controls within large, regulated organizations. Proven background managing payroll systems, financial reporting support, audit-ready documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, HR, and Operations teams. Brings strong ERP systems exposure (SAP, ADP, UKG) and a compliance-driven mindset suited for Staff Accountant II, Payroll Accountant, or Accounting Analyst roles in corporate environments. Known for accuracy, discretion, and the ability to support scalable financial processes in fast-paced organizations. Versatile accounting professional with several years of experience and proficiencies in account management and reporting. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls and streamlining procedures to increase productivity and reduce errors in accounting files. Offers advanced abilities with quickbooks pro and microsoft office.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting & Payroll Operations Support
Points North
Minneapolis
05.2024 - Current
- Supported payroll accounting processes for large client populations by validating timekeeping data, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll accruals.
- Assisted with payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to close.
- Prepared payroll-related financial reports and supporting schedules used in month-end close, and audits.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation in compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with Finance, HR, and Compliance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and data integrity.
- Contributed to process improvements that enhanced reporting accuracy, and reduced reconciliation errors.
Accounting & Operations Support (Manufacturing Environment)
Safran Test Cells
New Brighton
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported accounting and cost-tracking activities within a manufacturing and aerospace environment, subject to strict compliance requirements.
- Assisted with accounts payable support, including invoice review, purchase order matching, and documentation validation.
- Tracked operational and project-related costs to support cost accounting and internal reporting.
- Maintained detailed financial and operational records to support internal audits and external reviews.
- Utilized ERP systems to enter, verify, and reconcile financial and operational data.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by streamlining documentation and reporting workflows.
Payroll & Financial Operations Support
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove
12.2019 - 2023
- Supported payroll accounting and financial operations in a highly regulated, publicly traded corporate environment.
- Assisted with payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to SOX and internal control standards.
- Analyzed payroll and labor cost data to identify variances, trends, and reporting inconsistencies.
- Prepared supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close processes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information.
- Partnered with Finance and HR teams to support accurate financial reporting and compliance objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNAssociate Degree - Business & Marketing
Normandale Technical College
Bloomington, MNSkills
- General ledger and payroll reconciliations
- Payroll accounting
- Accruals and expense recognition
- Accounts payable support and invoice matching
- Financial reporting and variance analysis
- Month-end and year-end close support
- Internal controls
- SOX compliance
- Audit readiness
- ERP and financial systems (SAP, ADP, UKG, QuickBooks)
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, reconciliations)
- Regulatory compliance and documentation management
- Confidential financial data handling
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration
- Cost tracking
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- SAFe 6.0 Certified
- Tier 3 Secret Clearance
Timeline
Accounting & Payroll Operations Support
Points North
05.2024 - Current
Accounting & Operations Support (Manufacturing Environment)
Safran Test Cells
01.2022 - 05.2024
Payroll & Financial Operations Support
Boston Scientific
12.2019 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwest Minnesota State University
Associate Degree - Business & Marketing
Normandale Technical College