Aida Saljic
Macomb,MI
Summary
Proactive Senior Accountant with a strong background in financial analysis and internal controls. Known for attention to detail and effective communication, contributing to accurate financial reporting and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
BW Retail Solutions
Chesterfield, Michigan
10.2024 - Current
- Led month-end and year-end close processes, preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Managed monthly financial closings and reconciled accounts for retail operations.
- Oversaw AP/AR functions, reviewed aging schedules, and assisted with credit evaluations and collections strategies.
- Improved AP and AR processes by automating key workflows, reducing payment delays, and outstanding balances.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Utilized advanced Excel skills—pivot tables and complex formulas—to streamline reporting.
- Coordinated annual audits and collaborated with external auditors for efficient reviews.
- Supervised and mentored junior accountants, providing training, performance feedback, and workflow direction.
- Partnered with operations, sales, HR, and IT teams to ensure accurate financial recording and business process alignment.
- Led cross-departmental projects, including system implementations, audit readiness, and process standardization.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend improvements in processes.
- Implemented internal controls to enhance accuracy of financial reporting.
- Communicated financial information effectively to management and stakeholders regularly.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
Staff Accountant
BW Retail Solutions
Chesterfield, Michigan
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared and posted journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and reclassifications, as part of the month-end close process.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting. Maintained general ledger entries, and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve financial processes and workflows.
- Utilized accounting software for data entry and report generation tasks.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and information promptly.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Processed vendor invoices, matched purchase orders, and ensured timely payments in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted in managing AR aging reports, applied customer payments, and followed up on overdue accounts.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Developed policies and procedures related to accounting functions.
- Performed cost analysis on various projects and initiatives.
- Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Utilized Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas) to automate reports and improve data accuracy.
Accounting Assistant
United Truck Sales
Clinton Township, Michigan
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports. Performed basic account reconciliations, such as petty cash, prepaid expenses, and simple balance sheet accounts.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Utilized software programs such as Excel and Word for data analysis purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve discrepancies in accounts payable transactions.
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Reconciled bank statements and identified discrepancies in accounts.
- Assisted with payroll preparation and verified employee time sheets.
Bookkeeper/Data Entry Specialist
United Truck Sales
Clinton Township, Michigan
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Recorded daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
- Maintained accurate general ledger entries, and updated accounting records regularly.
- Assisted with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures by preparing reports and reconciling accounts.
- Ensured all financial data was organized, documented, and easily accessible for audits or reviews.
- Recorded financial transactions using accounting software for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records to identify discrepancies.
- Assisted in payroll preparation by gathering employee hours and information.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payments and account inquiries effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline bookkeeping processes and improve efficiency.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Walsh College
Troy05-2022
Associates of General Education - Accounting And Finance
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05-2020
Skills
- Tax preparation
- Financial analysis
- Month-end closing
- Financial statement preparation
- Payroll oversight
- Bank reconciliation
- Inventory accounting
- Cash flow management
- Fixed asset/accrual accounting
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Internal controls
- Process improvement
- Account reconciliation
- Data accuracy
- Data entry
- Analytical and critical thinking
- MS office (Excel & Word)
- Problem-solving
- Cultural awareness
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Software proficiency
- Accounts payable/receivable
Languages
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
Macedonian
Professional
Serbian
Professional
Slovenian
Professional
German
Limited
Timeline
Senior Accountant
BW Retail Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
BW Retail Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
Accounting Assistant
United Truck Sales
04.2021 - 09.2023
Bookkeeper/Data Entry Specialist
United Truck Sales
03.2020 - 03.2021
BBA - Accounting
Walsh College
Associates of General Education - Accounting And Finance
Macomb Community College