Anastassiya Nikolayeva
Hallandale
Summary
Highly experienced accountant with a successful track record in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Successfully managed multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Proficient in creating financial statements such as P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Adept at reconciling accounts, tracking funds, and processing deposits. Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide prompt responses to inquiries. Effective communicator with clients, management, and team members. Proficient in managing office operations, administration, and insurance policies. A team player who undertakes ad hoc projects and provides support to senior management. Holds strong commitment to work ethics, professionalism, and high integrity for optimal results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed as Consultant in Accounting
Self-Employed
01.2024 - Current
Accountant
Genesis Prize Foundation
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Deliver monthly close procedures in compliance with GAAP standards.
- Evaluate financial health through the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
- Track account balances to ensure accuracy and avoid discrepancies.
- Forecast expenses to make informed financial decisions for the future.
- Reconcile accounts, track funds, and process deposits.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts to identify cash needs.
- Maintain consistent documentation through journal entries in the general ledger.
- Administer payroll, benefits, and insurance policies for employees.
- Reconcile credit cards and bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist with audit controls and other ad hoc projects.
- Enter data and create reports in QuickBooks.
- Forecast and report on management activities.
- Prepare quarterly statements such as P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Analyze and report on variances in financial data.
- Forecast quarterly cash flow and identify cash needs.
- Prepare annual tax reports.
- Process weekly bill payments, payroll, credit card reports, and expense reports.
- Administer employee benefits such as health, dental, 401K, and PTO.
- Manage office operations, including administration and insurance policies.
- Assist with financial controls and audits.
- Help prepare the annual budget.
- Support the CEO and CFO in creating board presentations.
- Undertake ad hoc projects as they arise.
Payroll & A/P Accountant
ZHL Inc
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Responded promptly and provided exceptional customer service for payroll inquiries.
- Calculated and settled cash compensation confidentially and accurately.
- Filed all payroll compliance forms, withholding taxes, and returns on time.
- Processed benefit payments and generated reports for Unions weekly, semi-weekly, and monthly.
- Prepared Certified Payroll for city agencies.
- Managed accounts payable for multiple projects.
- Oversaw financial activities to ensure compliance and integrity of assigned projects.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintained Excel spreadsheets for requisitions and payments.
- Processed subcontractor and general condition payments and served as the responsible contact.
- Managed job cost requests/requirements and communicated with the project team, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Processed accounting transactions using QuickBooks Desktop and vendor's invoices.
Bookkeeper
Tax Target Group LLC
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Successfully managed financial transactions and record keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular reconciliation and balancing of accounts, and compiled detailed statistical reports for management review and analysis.
- Maintained effective communication with clients, addressing inquiries promptly and proactively resolving issues to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Prepared and analyzed various financial statements, including P&L and balance sheet statements, as well as management reports to support decision-making processes.
- Managed payroll processes and prepared accurate payroll tax returns, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Tax Associate (For Tax Season)
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Conducted client interviews to gather income, expenses, and allowance details.
- Reviewed financial records and statements to determine required tax forms.
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and small businesses of varying complexity.
- Maintained confidential client files and scheduled appointments.
- Provided customer service and assisted CPA accountant.
- Checked refund status for clients.
- Part-Time Season Job
Senior Accountant
Wholesale Trade Company
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Oversaw general operations and international taxation of Imported Alcohol products.
Education
Bachelor’s - Finance
Baruch College
New York, NY12.2022
AS - Business Administration
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
07.2021
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Institute of Management
05.2008
Skills
- Monthly Close Procedures
- Financial Evaluation
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Payroll Administration
- QuickBooks Data Entry
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Preparation
- Customer Service
- Payroll Calculation
- Compliance Forms Filing
- Accounts Payable Management
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Excel Spreadsheet Management
- Financial Record Keeping
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Tax Returns Preparation
- Client Management
- Tax Form Preparation
- Time Management
- Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Proactive
- Multi-tasking
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Self Employed as Consultant in Accounting
Self-Employed
01.2024 - Current
Accountant
Genesis Prize Foundation
07.2021 - 12.2023
Payroll & A/P Accountant
ZHL Inc
12.2018 - 07.2021
Bookkeeper
Tax Target Group LLC
01.2018 - 09.2018
Tax Associate (For Tax Season)
01.2018 - 04.2018
Senior Accountant
Wholesale Trade Company
07.2012 - 10.2016
AS - Business Administration
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Bachelor’s - Accounting
Institute of Management
Bachelor’s - Finance
Baruch College